Samuel Thomassen is a financial advisor at GK Capital Partners with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with GK Capital Partners, LLC dba Ragnar Wealth since 2012. GK Capital Partners provides discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, estates, and other entities, as well as advising a private pooled vehicle focused on income-oriented credit strategies. The firm combines top-down and bottom-up research to manage diversified portfolios emphasizing capital preservation and employs a distinctive dual role managing both retail model portfolios and private fund investments.

Cassidy Stevick is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with over 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Columbia River Advisors since 2015 and has been affiliated with Prentice Wealth Management LLC since 2017. Cassidy also has a role at St. Martin's University beginning in 2015. Columbia River Advisors manages investment portfolios and offers financial planning and retirement consulting primarily for individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm uses internally developed model portfolios, supplements with third-party managers when appropriate, and manages accounts primarily on a discretionary basis.

Michelle Huffman is a financial advisor at Portfolio Strategies Inc in Tacoma, WA, with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Portfolio Strategies Inc since 2016. Portfolio Strategies Inc provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $50.2 million in discretionary assets. The firm employs a variety of model programs that may trade frequently and use diverse instruments, serving clients on a discretionary, custodian-neutral basis.

Jacqueline Degideo is a financial advisor at Anchor Financial in Tacoma, WA, with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Anchor Financial since 2021. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved with The Medicare Exchange and Sound Medicare Advisors, LLC, both insurance-related businesses she has operated for over a decade. Anchor Financial manages discretionary asset portfolios for individual investors and qualified retirement plans, emphasizing mutual funds and ETFs. The firm provides tailored investment programs and ERISA 3(38) fiduciary services, and maintains a referral relationship with a third-party manager.

Thomas Ryan is a financial advisor at Hawkins Investment Counsel, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Stolz & Associates, Bernstein Private Wealth Management, and BNY Mellon Wealth Management. Hawkins Investment Counsel provides non-discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, businesses, trusts, and institutions. The firm emphasizes a top-down economic research approach combined with quantitative screening and fundamental analysis, managing portfolios with a focus on diversification and client-directed trading authority.

Ao Vang is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Capstone Investment Group with nine years of industry experience. He previously held positions at Global Asset Management, RBC Capital Markets, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Capstone Investment Group serves a diverse clientele including high net worth individuals, ERISA pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a blend of fundamental and technical research, incorporating artificial intelligence in its investment models while allowing advisor discretion, and offers a range of strategies and investment vehicles including ETFs, mutual funds, structured notes, and alternatives.

Krista Wallace is a CFP® professional with five years of experience in financial advising. She has worked at SoundView Advisors since 2020 and previously spent six years at Zeiders Enterprises. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a Trustee and Finance Elder at University Place Presbyterian Church. SoundView Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm emphasizes customized asset allocation and ongoing account management, with a focus on tailored portfolios and formal quarterly reviews.

Alan Hensley is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Financial Insights Wealth Management since 2023 and previously spent seven years at Merriman Wealth Management, LLC. Financial Insights Wealth Management serves individuals, employee benefit plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses with wealth management, financial and retirement planning, and pension consulting. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and fundamental analysis, using a range of investment vehicles and regularly reviews accounts against client objectives and risk tolerance.

Ricardo Jesus is a financial advisor at Liberty Atlantic Advisors with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Chase Buchanan Wealth Management and Private Client Consultancy. He has also worked in sports management and held academic roles at the University of Tulsa and University of Mississippi. Liberty Atlantic Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to sub-advisory accounts. The firm manages approximately $125 million across diversified portfolios and maintains multiple offices with a focus on fundamental analysis and accommodating specialized investment situations.

Bryan Pettit is a financial advisor with Capstone Investment Group in Olympia, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Cuso Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, Pettit is active as a youth pastor and soccer coach in his community. Capstone serves individual clients, including high net worth households, as well as ERISA pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm combines fundamental and technical research with artificial intelligence to implement both tactical and buy-and-hold investment strategies across a diverse range of instruments.

Robert Heck is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Kiley Juergens Wealth Management, LLC since 2013 and became a co-owner in 2021. Prior to that, he was employed at Signator Investors, Inc. and OSAIC. Heck serves on the board of the Hands On Children's Museum and is involved with the Willamette University Alumni Association advisory board. Kiley Juergens Wealth Management, LLC offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and third-party model implementation for high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, and institutions. The firm focuses on strategic and tactical asset allocation, manager due diligence, and employs both discretionary rebalancing and flexible cash positions, managing about $2.2 billion in assets for nearly 3,000 clients.

Ali is the CEO & Owner of regional RIA, Financial Insights Wealth Management. Financial Insights was founded in 1981 and for over 40 years has been woman owned and operated. Under Ali’s leadership, the firm has been recognized as one of the fastest growing RIAs in the nation, and in 2022 Ali was recognized as 40 under 40 by Investment News Magazine. She has served as the firm’s Chief Compliance Officer and holds the Certified Financial Planner® designation. She currently leads a team of 17 amazing staff and is working on progressing the industry towards ethical business leadership, inclusive team dynamics & creating a firm that serves all stakeholders: clients, local community, and employees. FIWM serves high net worth & ultra high net worth families in the Puget Sound Region. As a lead wealth advisor, Ali takes a comprehensive approach by analyzing all aspects of a person’s life including short and long term goals, estate planning, taxation, investment, retirement and special circumstances. She specializes in comprehensive wealth management to include investment management, retirement preparedness & execution, business sales & mergers/acquisition assistance and Individual Retirement Accounts. With a focus on financial literacy and education, Ali’s passion is working with complex retirement situations. Common clients are teachers, fire fighters, police officers, small business owners & public service employees. (PERS, TRS, LEOFF, TIAA CREF)

Jonathan Leymaster is a financial advisor with Capstone Investment Group in Olympia, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Northwestern Mutual, where he worked from 2006 to 2024. He volunteers with the Ronald McDonald House charitable organization. Capstone Investment Group serves individual clients, including high net worth households, as well as ERISA pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical research with artificial intelligence tools to implement both dynamic and buy-and-hold investment strategies.

Ben Jennings is a CFP® and PFS™ with 22 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with SoundView Advisors since 2010 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. SoundView Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning, including retirement, tax, estate, and employee stock option planning. The firm emphasizes customized asset allocation and ongoing account management, with a relatively small client roster that supports larger average account sizes.

Michael Dunbar is a financial advisor at Financial Insights Wealth Management with 42 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Financial Insights Inc. since 2015. Prior to that, he was with Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and operated his own firm, Michael Dunbar, CFP LLC, for 17 years. Financial Insights Wealth Management serves individuals, employee benefit plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses, offering wealth management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm’s investment approach focuses on asset allocation and fundamental analysis, using a range of investment vehicles and regularly monitoring accounts against client objectives and risk tolerance.

Daniel Ostlund is a financial advisor with Pinkerton Wealth Partners, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 33 years of industry experience. He has worked with multiple firms including Ostlund Wealth Advisors, LLC, and Taylor Capital Management Inc. Ostlund also engages in insurance sales, focusing on fixed indexed annuities as part of retirement planning. Pinkerton Wealth Partners serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary asset management alongside estate-planning coordination and fiduciary services. The firm employs a disciplined, formula-driven investment process combining technical, quantitative, and fundamental analysis across active, passive, and tactical strategies.

John Walsh is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with 39 years of industry experience. He is currently with Financial Insights Wealth Management, where he has worked since 2015. Prior to that, he was with Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments from 2015 to 2019. Financial Insights Wealth Management serves individuals, employee benefit plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses by providing wealth management, comprehensive financial and retirement planning, and pension consulting. The firm employs an investment approach based on asset allocation and fundamental analysis, using mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and third-party managers, while also offering educational seminars and in-house tax preparation services.

Donna Monda is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Capstone Investment Group, a team firm with seven advisors. She previously worked for KG Advisors, Inc./Nancy C. Nelson & Associates for 31 years. Outside of her advisory role, Monda is involved in family-owned real estate LLCs. Capstone Investment Group serves individual clients, including high net worth households, as well as ERISA pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical research with artificial intelligence in its investment approach, employing both dynamic and buy-and-hold strategies across a wide range of investment vehicles.

Carly Sipe is a Series 66-licensed advisor with Kiley Juergens Wealth Management, LLC, based in Olympia, WA, having three years of industry experience. She has previously worked at OSAIC Wealth, Inc, Koha Health, and Sonamation. Outside of her advisory role, Carly coaches the girls’ soccer team at Olympia High School. Kiley Juergens Wealth Management provides comprehensive investment management and financial planning services for individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, and charitable foundations. The firm employs a strategic and tactical asset allocation approach, managing approximately $2.2 billion in assets for nearly 3,000 clients with a team of six advisors.

John Kiley III is a financial advisor with Kiley Juergens Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, OSAIC, and Signator Investors, Inc. Outside of financial advising, he serves as the head basketball coach at Olympia High School and is president of a nonprofit supporting Olympia basketball. Kiley Juergens Wealth Management provides investment management, financial planning, and third-party model implementation for individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable foundations. The firm emphasizes strategic and tactical asset allocation with discretionary rebalancing and offers retirement-plan fiduciary and administrative services.