Craig Hanson is a CFA® charterholder with 16 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently serves as an advisor at Composition Wealth, LLC, where he has worked since 2025. His prior experience includes roles at Unionview Wealth Partners, Wells Fargo Advisors, and Fidelity. Composition Wealth is a multi-advisor firm managing approximately $9.47 billion in discretionary assets. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to a diverse client base, emphasizing a long-term investment approach with a focus on low-cost, diversified mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by individual securities and alternative investments.

Tyler Kim is a financial advisor at Brighton Jones LLC in Seattle, WA, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Brighton Jones, he worked at Central Washington University and has diverse experience in the hospitality sector. Brighton Jones provides wealth management and financial planning services to individual, high-net-worth, and family-office clients, offering a whole-balance-sheet approach through its Personal CFO and OpenPlan brands. The firm combines discretionary portfolio management with access to public and private investments, supported by affiliated entities including a trust company and private investment fund managers.

James Callaghan is a financial advisor at Badgley Phelps Wealth Managers with 43 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Badgley Phelps and its predecessor since 2016. Callaghan serves on the Board of Directors of Pacific Trust Company, where he is involved in corporate governance. Badgley Phelps Wealth Managers provides wealth and investment management as well as financial planning services to individuals, families, corporations, retirement plans, endowments, and foundations. The firm employs a disciplined investment approach focused on asset allocation and multi-strategy portfolio construction across equities, fixed income, and alternatives.

Joseph Cilley is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors. His prior roles include positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, LPL Financial, Triad Investment Management, and U.S. Bancorp Investments. He is also a board member of the Graham Hill Mutual Water Company, a nonprofit organization. Merit Financial Group is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, ESOPs, and other institutional clients. The firm employs a long-term, diversified asset allocation approach managed through centralized model portfolios and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

David Berdine is a financial advisor at Badgley Phelps Wealth Managers with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Fred Alger & Company, D.A. Davidson & Co., and Patrick Capital Markets. Berdine has been with Badgley Phelps since 2024. Badgley Phelps Wealth Managers provides wealth and investment management as well as financial planning services to individuals, families, corporations, retirement plans, endowments, and foundations. The firm employs a disciplined asset allocation strategy with model-based portfolio construction and offers a range of equity, fixed income, balanced, and alternative investment options.

Alex Medin is a CFP® with 10 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Empirical Wealth Management and has previously worked at Fidelity and Morgan Stanley. Empirical Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pensions, and profit-sharing plans, offering fee-based investment management, financial planning, and related services. The firm employs diversified portfolios grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and operates several affiliated businesses providing real estate, insurance, and legal services in-house.

Michael Schultz is a ChFC® with 22 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Badgley Phelps Wealth Managers since 2016 and is currently based in Seattle, WA. Badgley Phelps Wealth Managers provides personalized wealth and investment management as well as financial planning to a diverse client base including individuals, families, corporations, retirement plans, endowments, and foundations. The firm employs a disciplined asset allocation approach and combines fundamental equity selection with diversified portfolio strategies, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management services.

Chris Balka is a financial advisor at Sowell Management in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Sowell Management Services since 2017 and previously spent eight years at CONCERT Wealth Management, Inc. Sowell Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and other RIAs. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services using multiple management styles and a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities.

Lauren Wood is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently serving at Laird Norton Wetherby Wealth Management, LLC. She previously worked at Wetherby Asset Management for eight years. Laird Norton Wetherby Wealth Management provides comprehensive wealth planning and investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, and related entities. The firm emphasizes customized investment policy statements, strategic asset allocation, global diversification, and a core-satellite approach, including access to private funds and operational use of artificial intelligence.

Michael Whitehead is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving at Badgley Phelps Wealth Managers in Seattle, WA. His prior experience includes roles at Key Bank and service in the US Army Reserve. Badgley Phelps Wealth Managers provides personalized wealth and investment management along with financial planning services to individuals, families, corporations, retirement plans, endowments, and foundations. The firm employs a disciplined investment approach focused on asset allocation and multi-strategy portfolio construction, offering discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed income, and alternatives.

Ronald Albahary is a financial advisor at Laird Norton Wetherby Wealth Management with eight years of industry experience. He holds the CFA® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His work history includes roles at LNW Wealth Management, RGA Ventures Inc., Legacy Advisors LLC, Threshold Group, and SEI Investments Management Corp. Laird Norton Wetherby Wealth Management provides comprehensive wealth planning and investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, and related entities such as trusts and foundations. The firm focuses on customized investment policy statements, strategic asset allocation, global diversification, and a core-satellite approach combining active management, tax-aware strategies, and alternative investments.

Kristina Anguelova is a financial advisor with Brighton Jones LLC in Seattle, WA. She holds a Series 65 designation and has recently started her career in the industry. Prior to her current role, she has worked in various positions including roles outside of finance such as at Bamboo Sushi and Sandpoint Country Club. Brighton Jones provides wealth management and financial planning services to individual, high-net-worth, and family-office clients through multiple operating brands, employing a whole-balance-sheet approach that includes discretionary portfolio management and family office administrative support. The firm also offers access to private investment funds and affiliated trust and legal services.

Annika Jane Cruz is a financial advisor at Brighton Jones LLC in Seattle, WA, holding a Series 65 credential. She joined Brighton Jones in 2025 and has prior experience as a student at Seattle University and involvement with Bay View Golf Club. Brighton Jones provides wealth-management and financial planning services for individual, high-net-worth, and family-office clients, using a whole-balance-sheet approach that includes discretionary portfolio management and access to affiliated private investment funds and trust services.

Jacob Koodrich is a CFA® charterholder with 15 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Badgley Phelps Wealth Managers, where he has worked since 2024. His prior roles include positions at Build Asset Management, LLC and Brean Capital, LLC. Badgley Phelps Wealth Managers provides personalized wealth and investment management services to individuals, families, corporations, retirement plans, endowments, and foundations. The firm emphasizes disciplined asset allocation and multi-strategy portfolio construction, offering discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and other advisory services.

Kari Frink is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience currently serving at LNW in Seattle, WA. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo and Jordahl & Sliter Wealth Management Group, LLC. She is involved with LNW Wealth Management and Laird Norton Wealth Management through various transitions since 2019. LNW provides integrated wealth management and trust services primarily for high-net-worth individuals and their related entities. The firm’s approach emphasizes customized investment policy statements, global diversification, active manager due diligence, and coordination with outside professionals to address complex, multi-entity financial needs.

Charles Borquist is a financial advisor with Mutual Advisors, LLC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Envestnet, Folio Dynamix, Summit Advisor Solutions, and Strategic Capital Group LLC. Outside of advisory services, he is a member of multiple real estate investment LLCs, including a family-related venture with his father and brother. Mutual Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing both active and passive strategies with an emphasis on diversification and tailored portfolio construction.

Kelly Shelgren is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in Renton, WA, holding a Series 66 credential and over 10 years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Lincoln Investment since 2015 and operates Shelgren Financial since 2010. Capital Analysts serves a broad client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, access to third-party managers, and retirement-plan advice through a network of independent advisors and in-house investment management.

Alexander Bartos is a financial advisor at Empirical Wealth Management with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, CFA®, and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining Empirical Wealth Management in 2022, Bartos worked at Dimensional Fund Advisors for 12 years. He is also involved with the Laco Fire Department and Lifeguard Operations. Empirical Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pensions, and profit-sharing plans, offering fee-based investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm utilizes Modern Portfolio Theory to construct diversified portfolios across multiple asset classes and operates affiliated businesses in real estate, insurance, and estate planning.

Alice Boytz is a financial advisor at Northwest Asset Management with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services, Piper Sandler & Co., and the University of Washington. Northwest Asset Management serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering customized investment management, retirement and financial planning, and consulting services. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes strategic asset allocation using diversified ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and fixed-income instruments, with periodic rebalancing.

Michael Gerke is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Badgley Phelps Wealth Managers since 2016, including its predecessor entity, and is based in Seattle, WA. Badgley Phelps Wealth Managers offers personalized wealth and investment management and financial planning services to individuals, families, corporations, retirement plans, endowments, and foundations. The firm employs a disciplined investment process combining fundamental equity selection, ETF/model portfolios, fixed income, and liquid alternatives, and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary client relationship management.