Scott Smith is a financial advisor with Northern Monarch Capital LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Sabin Investment Management, Inc., KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., and Fidelity. Northern Monarch Capital LLC is a state-registered investment adviser providing asset management, retirement-plan advisory, and hourly financial planning services to individuals, small businesses, trusts, estates, and charities. The firm manages portfolios primarily on a discretionary basis using exchange-traded funds, mutual funds, and common equities, and emphasizes documented client objectives alongside regular account reviews.

Andrew Prentice is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience. He founded Prentice Financial Planning, LLC in 2017 and has held roles at several firms, including Columbia River Advisors and Prentice Wealth Management. He is also a one-third member of PTS Holdings, LLC, which owns the building housing his firm. Prentice Financial Planning provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, and plan sponsors. The firm employs a long-term, globally diversified investment philosophy with an emphasis on tax-sensitive implementation and behavioral coaching, offering values-based portfolio options such as ESG and portfolios aligned with United States Conference of Catholic Bishops guidelines.

Andrew Mirkovich is a financial advisor at Portfolio Strategies Inc in Tacoma, WA, with 34 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Portfolio Strategies since 2014. Portfolio Strategies, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $50.2 million in discretionary assets. The firm uses a variety of model programs that may trade frequently and employ a range of investment vehicles, operating on a discretionary, custodian-neutral basis.

Allen Woodard is a financial advisor with Northern Monarch Capital LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He worked at Sabin Investment Management, Inc. for 14 years before joining Northern Monarch Capital in 2024. Northern Monarch Capital LLC is a state-registered investment adviser serving individuals, small businesses, trusts, estates, and charities. The firm manages discretionary portfolios using exchange-traded funds, mutual funds, and equities, and offers asset management, retirement-plan advisory services, and financial planning.

Derek Dzingle is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 65 credentialed advisor at Stolz & Associates, PS with four years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Mercer and Gonzaga University, as well as entrepreneurial experience with Dzingles Landscaping. Stolz & Associates, PS serves individuals, families, and retirement plans, providing wealth management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $282 million in client assets and emphasizes long-term investing through diversified, lower-cost portfolios with regular reviews and rebalancing.

Hi! I help intentional professionals who’ve built financial stability but feel uncertain about how to fund their next chapter—whether that’s rest, reinvention, or retirement. My clients are ready to move beyond cookie-cutter advice in favor of a more educational, transparent, and joyful planning experience. Through our WATER framework, we transform financial complexity into values-aligned clarity for those ready to live with more purpose and freedom. HOW WE'RE DIFFERENT FROM OTHER FLAT-FEE PLANNERS: WATER, not FIRE: We don't treat retirement like a finish line. Our WATER framework supports sabbaticals, slowdowns, and purposeful pivots—designing a life that works now and later. Values Integration: Every plan reflects your priorities—whether that's flexibility, community, impact, or legacy. Customized socially responsible or ESG investment strategies (optional) are offered as part of a broader, values-based planning approach. Education-Focused: With a background in science education and a decade advising MDs, PhDs, and thoughtful professionals, we break down complex concepts into actionable steps, empowering confident financial decisions. WHO I WORK WITH: My clients are growth-oriented professionals—often but not always GenX—who’ve built financial stability and now seek their next chapter. They value evidence-based advice but also ask deeper questions about purpose, joy, and alignment, all while balancing career demands, community responsibilities, and the desire for meaningful change. Proudly based in Tacoma, WA, serving clients nationally. READY TO LEARN MORE? Visit my website to learn more about my journey from Seattle science teacher to financial planner to co-founder of Equal Path Investments. My experience—collaborating with a Nobel laureate, securing millions in funding for impact initiatives, and a decade of investment advising for impact-driven professionals—has shaped my fresh approach to financial planning. Whether you're preparing for a sabbatical, designing an encore career, or balancing your dreams with kid drop-offs or aging parents, I help turn “what’s next?” into “what’s possible.” If this sounds good, please schedule a complimentary consultation today by visiting my website.

Jean Pierre Pedinielli is a financial advisor at MKT and Associates LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Moser Wealth Advisors for 10 years. His advisory services are also offered under Watermark Wealth Partners LLC in Gig Harbor, WA. MKT and Associates LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and investment advice to individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans, including fiduciary 401(k) and retirement plan consulting under ERISA. The firm uses client-specific strategies supported by a range of analytical approaches and employs various investment vehicles, managing significant assets with a focus on both individual and institutional clients.

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 financial advisor at Columbia River Advisors in Olympia, WA, holding a Series 65 designation with 10 years of industry experience. Stevick has worked at Columbia River Advisors since 2015 and has been with Prentice Wealth Management LLC dba Prentice Financial Planning since 2017. In addition to advisory roles, Stevick has been associated with St. Martin's University since 2015. Columbia River Advisors provides investment advice and portfolio management primarily to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, private funds, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs customized asset allocations based on internally developed model portfolios and utilizes a buy-and-manage approach informed by multiple analytical methods.

Klaudia Anna Conradt is a financial advisor at Conestoga Wealth Partners with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc and Commonwealth Financial Network. Conestoga Wealth Partners is a team-based firm serving clients with comprehensive wealth management and investment advisory services.

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 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked previously at Stolz & Associates, Bernstein Private Wealth Management, BNY Mellon Wealth Management, and UBS Financial Services. Hawkins Investment Counsel provides investment management and financial planning to individuals, families, businesses, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes a non-discretionary approach to portfolio management, combining top-down economic analysis, quantitative screening, and fundamental research to construct diversified portfolios tailored to client goals.

Krista Wallace is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving at SoundView Advisors. Prior to joining SoundView in 2020, she worked at Zeiders Enterprises for six years. She serves as a Trustee and Finance Elder at University Place Presbyterian Church, contributing to the financial oversight of the organization. SoundView Advisors provides discretionary investment management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm customizes portfolios using ETFs, mutual funds, and sub-advisors, with ongoing monitoring and coordination with clients’ attorneys and accountants.

Alan Hensley is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He currently works at Financial Insights Wealth Management and has held previous roles at Merriman Wealth Management, LPL Financial, and Wells Fargo. Financial Insights Wealth Management provides comprehensive wealth management and retirement planning services to individuals, trusts, employee benefit plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and fundamental analysis in its investment process and offers personalized client onboarding, portfolio reviews, educational seminars, and unique programs such as a Bridge Program for retired financial professionals and in-house tax preparation services.

Ricardo Jesus is a financial advisor with Liberty Atlantic Advisors and holds the Series 65 designation. He has three years of industry experience, having worked at several firms including Beacon Global Advisor Network and Chase Buchanan Wealth Management. His prior roles also include positions outside the industry, such as at ASM Sports Group and the University of Tulsa. Liberty Atlantic Advisors is a team-based SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory services. The firm’s approach emphasizes fundamental analysis and long-term portfolio construction through diversified allocations tailored to specialized client needs.

Matthew Daley is a CFP® with nine years of experience in financial advising. He has worked at DecisionPoint Financial, LLC since 2018 and previously held positions at Arista Wealth Management, LLC, Moss Adams Wealth Advisors, and Utah Valley University. His background includes both industry practice and a role at a university money management and resource center. DecisionPoint Financial, LLC provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs a fee-only, asset-based model and uses a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across various asset types while incorporating AI tools to support advisor judgment.

Stacy Shields is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. She is currently with Fortitude Advisory Group L.L.C. and has prior experience at Dynamic Wealth Advisors, SJ Wealth Management LLC, and TRUEBLUE. Fortitude Advisory Group L.L.C. provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individuals, retirement trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and some businesses. The firm employs a network of financial advisors who offer portfolio management, third-party manager selection, and overlay services, operating from multiple offices and utilizing affiliated entities to support its advisory activities.

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)