Rebecca Meats is a financial advisor at Apforia with seven years of industry experience. She holds the PFS™ designation and Series 65 license. Prior to joining Apforia, she worked at Independent Progressive Advisors and Warga Asset Management, and she owns Rebecca E Meats CPA LLC, where she prepares tax returns and provides tax planning for individuals and businesses. Apforia serves primarily individual and high-net-worth clients through a team of about 10 advisors, offering investment management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs a goal- and risk-based investment process using strategic and tactical asset allocation with a combination of passive and active strategies and operates under a fee-only, fiduciary framework.

Harrison Hinz is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at First Pacific Financial, Inc. in Vancouver, WA. Prior to joining First Pacific Financial in 2018, he worked at Wells Fargo from 2012 to 2018. He holds an insurance license in Washington state but does not engage in insurance sales or receive related compensation. First Pacific Financial serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a disciplined investment approach using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and debt securities, supported by an Investment Committee and strategic asset allocation, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Kevin Williams is a financial advisor with Synergy Asset Management, LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lifetime Financial Inc, Gennaker Capital LLC, and Goldbloom Wealth Management. He is also a licensed real estate broker with Synergy Mergers & Acquisitions, where he engages in commissions-based transactions. Synergy Asset Management, LLC provides personalized wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $1 billion in assets and employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative strategies across various asset classes through custom managed accounts and model portfolios.

Daniel Erickson is a CFP® professional with 12 years of experience, currently serving at Harlow Wealth Management, Inc. in Vancouver, WA. He has been with the firm since 2013 and is also involved with Harlow Insurance Agency, LLC. Harlow Wealth Management provides advisory services to individuals, retirement plan participants, trusts, estates, and businesses, combining financial planning with investment management. The firm utilizes third-party Sub-Advisors and model portfolios, offering clients customized strategies and discretionary management when engaged.

Kristin Niedermeyer is a financial advisor at Bull Harbor Capital LLC with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. Her prior experience includes roles at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, and Pacific Advisors. Niedermeyer is also involved in insurance and financial services, focusing on life, disability, health, long-term care, and annuities. Bull Harbor Capital LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes long-term strategic asset allocation with tactical adjustments and utilizes a range of investment vehicles, including Independent Managers and third-party platforms.

Patricia Watson is a financial advisor with Baker Ellis Asset Management LLC in Vancouver, WA. She holds a Series 65 designation and has seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Baker Ellis, she worked at Reed College Admission Office for four years. Baker Ellis Asset Management LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, businesses, foundations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a fundamental, long-term value investment approach and manages approximately $1.04 billion in discretionary assets with a small team of credentialed professionals.

Donald Mc Closkey is a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked with Summit Wealth and Retirement Partners since 2018 and previously spent 14 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors. Mc Closkey also holds a role as Branch Principal at Mutual Securities, Inc., where he oversees compliance and supervises registered representatives. Summit Wealth and Retirement Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth households, business entities, and charitable organizations by providing investment management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm emphasizes diversified, risk-based portfolio allocations and long-term investing, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services.

Melissa Lamarche is a financial advisor with Johnson Bixby in Vancouver, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and totaling 14 years of industry experience. She has held roles at Securities America Advisors and KMS Financial Services, among others. Lamarche also serves as Chief of Staff at Johnson Bixby & Associates. Johnson Bixby provides discretionary asset management and standalone financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $933.7 million and employs fiduciary, client-focused investment strategies including asset allocation, sector analysis, and discretionary trading authority.

David Rutan is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stirlingshire Investments since 2026 and previously held roles at Fisher Investments, Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, W & R Insurance Agencies, and Waddell & Reed. Outside of his advisory work, he owns an LLC that holds a judgment as a creditor and oversees related legal collection activities. Stirlingshire Investments serves individuals, trusts, and other entities, providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and IRA rollover advice using a broad range of investment instruments tailored to client profiles. The firm employs multiple analytical methods to construct and manage portfolios, operates an extensive office network, and maintains unique operational and referral arrangements.

Dorothy Tennant is a financial advisor at Johnson Bixby with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. She has worked at Johnson Bixby since 2023 and previously held positions at Focus Point Solutions and The Ivy School. Johnson Bixby provides discretionary asset management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm uses a fiduciary, client-focused approach with a range of investment strategies and manages approximately $933.7 million as of December 31, 2025.

Rebecca Garrow is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at First Pacific Financial, Inc. since 2018. She previously worked at D.A. Davidson & Co. from 2016 to 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers as a reading buddy and mentor for elementary school children at the Boys and Girls Club of Southwest Washington. First Pacific Financial serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, and charitable organizations, providing investment management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs a combination of quantitative and qualitative analysis, offering tailored portfolio construction and consulting services supported by a 19-advisor team managing approximately $1.9 billion in assets.

Francis Roman is a financial advisor at Synergy Asset Management, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Boeing Commercial Airplanes from 2015 to 2019 before joining Synergy Financial Services in 2019. Synergy Asset Management provides personalized wealth management and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, business owners, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis across various active and tactical strategies, managing approximately $1.05 billion in regulatory assets.

Mark Martel is a CFP® with 43 years of experience in financial advising. He is the principal at Martel Wealth Advisors, LLC in Vancouver, WA, where he has worked since 2018, following 27 years at Kms Financial Services, Inc. Martel serves on the board of the PeaceHealth SW Medical Center Foundation. Martel Wealth Advisors, LLC serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, corporations, and charitable organizations with wealth management, comprehensive planning, and pension consulting. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation using mutual funds and ETFs, tailoring portfolios to client objectives and risk tolerance, and manages approximately $1.25 billion in assets.

Rafik Fouad is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at First Pacific Financial, Inc. since 2016. He previously worked at KMS Financial Services, Inc. from 2014 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, Fouad is involved with nonprofit organizations, including serving on the finance and investment committees of YWCA Clark County and assisting the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon and PeaceHealth with their investment and planned giving strategies. First Pacific Financial serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing a range of investment vehicles guided by both quantitative and qualitative analysis, with oversight from an Investment Committee.

Ryan Oldroyd is a CFP® and PFS™ with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with First Pacific Financial, Inc. since 2018 and previously worked at WealthValues, LLC for four years. Oldroyd holds a Series 65 license and maintains an insurance license, though he does not sell insurance products or receive related compensation. First Pacific Financial serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and wealth management services, employing a disciplined investment approach that combines quantitative and qualitative analysis, strategic asset allocation, and both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Andrew Strong is an advisor at Martel Wealth Advisors, LLC in Vancouver, WA. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 registrations and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Martel Wealth Advisors, he worked at Drug Hunter, Inc. and CorrelationOne, Inc. Martel Wealth Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as retirement plans, providing wealth management, planning, and pension consulting services. The firm employs a strategic asset-allocation approach with discretionary portfolio management and offers both fiduciary advisory and discretionary services for retirement plans.

Devin Jackson is a financial advisor at Martel Wealth Advisors, LLC in Vancouver, WA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Martel Wealth Advisors in 2026, he worked at Columbia Bank and previously held roles at Pacific Premier Bank and Grandpoint Bank. Martel Wealth Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as retirement plans, offering wealth management, planning, and pension consulting services. The firm employs a strategic asset-allocation approach tailored to clients’ risk tolerance and goals, managing over $1.45 billion in assets with both advisory and discretionary fiduciary services.

Aaron Claridge is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at First Pacific Financial, Inc. in Vancouver, WA. His prior experience includes roles at San Diego State University, TCI Wealth Advisors, Equity Residential, and CarMax. He maintains an insurance license but is not authorized to sell insurance products or receive related compensation through First Pacific Financial. First Pacific Financial is a team of 19 advisors managing approximately $1.9 billion in assets across five offices. The firm serves individual clients, estates, trusts, foundations, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment management along with comprehensive financial planning and retirement consulting. Their approach combines proprietary quantitative models with fundamental research to tailor portfolios that may include a range of asset classes and alternative investments.

Lana Alvarez is a financial advisor with Johnson Bixby in Vancouver, WA, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and totaling four years of industry experience. She has been with Johnson Bixby since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she manages a residential rental property. Johnson Bixby provides discretionary asset management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and businesses, managing approximately $933.7 million as of the end of 2025. The firm employs a fiduciary, client-focused approach with individualized planning, ongoing portfolio monitoring, and strategies including asset allocation and sector analysis.

Thomas Snyder is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor at Harlow Wealth Management, Inc. in Vancouver, WA, with two years of industry experience. He has worked with Harlow Wealth Management in various capacities since 2022 and is also involved with Harlow Insurance Agency. Harlow Wealth Management serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as 401(k) participants, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm offers investment management and financial planning, typically implementing client portfolios through recommended sub-advisors and managed account programs that combine core index strategies with satellite allocations.