Ruchi Sengar is a financial advisor at Better Financial Services, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Better Financial Services, she spent six years at Life Point Law, PS. Better Financial Services provides investment management and financial consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $110.8 million in discretionary assets and offers services including portfolio construction, retirement planning, and estate and trust planning, using both quantitative and qualitative analysis alongside modern portfolio theory and charting techniques.

Scott Smith is a financial advisor with Northern Monarch Capital LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 30 years of industry experience, including 16 years at Sabin Investment Management, Inc. before joining Northern Monarch Capital in 2024. Northern Monarch Capital LLC is a state-registered investment adviser that provides asset management, retirement-plan advisory, and hourly financial planning services to individuals, small businesses, trusts, estates, and charities. The firm manages discretionary portfolios primarily using exchange-traded funds, mutual funds, and common equities, and emphasizes client objectives through documented investment policies.

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.

Noah Fenz is a financial advisor at Investors Portfolio Services LLC with Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Investors Portfolio Services in 2025, he worked at Russell Investments Implementation Services, LLC for three years and held several positions at Concourse Financial Group Advisors and Securities Inc. from 2021. Investors Portfolio Services LLC serves individual clients, trusts, charities, and retirement plans by providing discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, ERISA plan fiduciary services, financial planning, and tax preparation. The firm constructs tailored portfolios, employs model portfolios and sub-advisors when appropriate, and offers public educational seminars and in-house tax return preparation.

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.

Benjamin Addink is a financial advisor with Columbia River Advisors in Tacoma, WA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Columbia River Advisors since 2010 and has also been involved in multiple business ventures including land management through Whitestone Land Management, LLC, where he serves as president. Columbia River Advisors manages investment portfolios and provides financial planning primarily for individual clients, high-net-worth households, and pension/profit-sharing plans, employing internally developed model portfolios alongside third-party managers and offering discretionary portfolio management.

Susan Williams is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Stock Management LLC in Centralia, WA. She has 24 years of industry experience and has been with Stock Management LLC since 1997. Stock Management LLC provides discretionary investment supervisory services and portfolio management to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and several institutional clients such as sovereign wealth funds and government entities. The firm employs a fundamental analysis approach grounded in Value Line data and manages portfolios to asset-allocation targets with explicit sell rules and a bond-ladder strategy to mitigate interest-rate risk.

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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.

Jason Houghton is a financial advisor at Sunrise Financial Services LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Sunrun Inc. and Fortune Poker. Outside of advising, he is a licensed insurance agent, dedicating part of his time to that activity. Sunrise Financial Services LLC provides discretionary asset management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a risk-adjusted investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, leveraging advanced modeling tools and offers portfolio oversight with periodic reviews and rebalancing.

Thomas Morton is a CFA® charterholder with 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Hawkins Investment Counsel, LLC since 2011 and is the sole owner of Morton Partners, LLC, a property management and non-investment related services firm. At Hawkins, he focuses exclusively on investment-related activities. Hawkins Investment Counsel provides non-discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, families, businesses, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm employs a U.S.-focused, research-driven investment process emphasizing diversification and client approval for all transactions.

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 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.

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.

Alan Gammel is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Horizons Sustainable Financial Services, Inc. since 2020. Prior to this, he worked at First Affirmative Financial Network LLC for ten years. He is also a part-time instructor for insurance pre-licensing at Primerica Financial Services University. Horizons Sustainable Financial Services provides financial planning, investment consultation, and discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, foundations, and businesses. The firm focuses on sustainable, responsible, and impact investing, using a structured intake process and a combination of passive, active, and customized strategies.

Matthew Daley is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at DecisionPoint Financial, LLC since 2018. Prior to this, he worked at Arista Wealth Management, LLC and Moss Adams Wealth Advisors, and held roles related to money management and resource centers at Utah Valley University. DecisionPoint Financial provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its portfolio management and offers pension consulting services, including plan investment selection and participant education.

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.