Brian Locke is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tukwila, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 34 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 1997 to 2003 and has been associated with Boeing Employee Credit Union and Linsco Private Ledger since 2006. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing various portfolio strategies and technology tools.

Curt Pederson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include long tenures at Ameriprise and MML Investors Services, Inc. He is also involved with Sound Wealth, an entity related to his LPL business focused on non-variable insurance products. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, combining scale and diverse financial activities alongside its advisory platform.

Jorge Bustamante is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2023. Prior to this, he worked as a Paraplanner at Ameriprise from 2021 to 2023 and as a Registered Client Service Associate at Raymond James from 2019 to 2021. In his current position, Jorge partners with clients to translate their financial goals into actionable plans. He employs a collaborative approach to help clients evaluate their options and make informed decisions regarding saving, investing, and wealth management. Outside of his professional work, Jorge has interests in camping, fitness, hiking, outdoor adventures, parenthood, and soccer.

Joseph Yeadon is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and has worked at Ameriprise since 2017, with prior experience at HD Vest Investment Services and operating his own tax and financial services firms. Outside of advising, he serves on the board of New Beginnings Christian Fellowship and is president of Essex Community Outreach Corp. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides ongoing, tax-aware withdrawal strategies and personalized recommendation reports.

Abby Wentz is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Tukwila, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at PLICO and various other positions outside the financial sector. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm combines proprietary research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, and it holds distinctive roles such as CFTC registration and advisory responsibilities for multiple registered investment companies.

Jeffrey Leveque is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Auburn, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1995 and has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 1994. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

James Finnestad is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Kent, WA, holding a Series 66 designation. He joined Edward Jones in 2025 and previously worked at OMAX (Hypertherm) and Wesley Homes. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and maintains a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Timothy Scheuffele is a Certified Financial Planner® with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2010. He is exploring a business venture related to a storage facility through an LLC in Tacoma, WA, currently in the concept and feasibility study phase. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Dimas Lizardo is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Merrill and Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. Lizardo is the sole shareholder and inactive president and CEO of a previously licensed real estate brokerage firm in New York. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment options with a focus on diversified portfolios and long-term planning.

Jamie Rosen is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Issaquah, WA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2025, Rosen worked at Blue Origin for one year and has experience at Central Washington University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Nyrell Leonor is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Before joining Cetera, Nyrell held positions at Frontier Supply Chain Solutions Inc. and Zara, and had periods outside the workforce. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement services, and access to various third-party managers across multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Michael Whittendale is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Ameriprise since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company and Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, among others. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service providing written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Cori Karas is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Seattle, WA. Karas has been with Edward Jones since 2000. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Chastin Egbert is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and has previously worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and TD Ameritrade, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Egbert Properties LLC, a rental services business. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary advisory services and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by strategic asset allocation models and a structured alternative-investment program.

Michele Fuller is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tacoma, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Stadium Wealth Management, LLC, Noah Bailey, and Waddell & Reed, Inc. She has also been involved with local organizations such as the McChord Spouses Club, the Association of the United States Army, and the Puyallup South Hill Rotary. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Stephen Scheer is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held various roles outside the financial sector, including positions at Carpet Liquidators and Humble Electric. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios and advise multiple registered investment companies.

Heather Odegaard is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tukwila, WA. She holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of experience with LPL Financial, following over a decade at BECU Investment Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Heidi Strom is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Woodbury Financial Services and KMS Financial Services. In addition to her advisory role, she is a licensed insurance agent and serves as vice president of RDI Financial Services, an S-Corporation in which she holds a 25% ownership stake. OSAIC serves a broad range of clients, including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage diversified portfolios that include a variety of investment types.

Zheren Chen is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, N.A., Chen held positions at Cathay Bank and worked in roles outside the financial industry, including at Haidilao Hotpot Seattle Inc. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Min Sul is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, Min worked at Key Investment Services and Citigroup Global Markets. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment services through a large network of advisers, with access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.