Charlene Nelson is a financial advisor at Sound Income Strategies, LLC with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 credential and has previously worked at SPG Advisors LLC and The Retirement Solutions. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as Administrative and Operations Lead at All Needs Planning, where she is involved in client onboarding and maintenance as well as insurance services. Sound Income Strategies, LLC is an enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $4.0 billion in assets and serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm focuses on customized managed portfolios with an emphasis on fixed-income analysis and equity review, supported by a scalable advisor network and a range of advisory and sub-advisory services.

Kelli Young is a financial advisor with Ascentis Independent Advisors, LLC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at Golden State Equity Partners d/b/a Longevity Wealth since 2016 and at Miller Advisors, Inc. prior to that. Young is also the owner of Longevity Navigator, LLC, a startup focused on developing long-term planning solutions. Ascentis Independent Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and corporate clients through a network of advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a mix of public and private securities and featuring a Private Direct Investments program for select clients.

Ryan Masterson is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at NorthRock Partners since 2023 and previously held roles at Ameriprise and First Allied Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a non-investment-related business in Issaquah, WA. NorthRock Partners provides comprehensive wealth management and advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a tailored, holistic investment approach using broad asset allocation, diversification, periodic rebalancing, and integrates private market allocations, supported by AI tools and human oversight.

Michael Baer is a CFP® professional with 10 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Merit Financial Advisors and has previously worked at firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, LPL Financial, Triad Investment Management, and Charles Schwab. Outside of his advisory role, Baer serves as a mascot for the Seattle Sounders Football Club and consults on RIA industry trends for Dialectica. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with over 260 advisors serving more than 20,000 clients nationally. The firm offers coordinated wealth-management services and employs a long-term, diversified investment approach combining centrally managed portfolios with advisor customization options.

Robert Seibel Jr. is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Fidelity Investments, Edward Jones, and Pacific Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, he has experience in the food service industry, having worked at Taste of Belgium and Trio Bistro. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with over 260 advisors and nearly $24 billion in assets under management. The firm offers coordinated wealth-management services using a long-term, diversified investment approach with customizable models overseen by an internal Investment Management team and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary authority arrangements.

David Goren is a financial advisor with MissionSquare Retirement in Sammamish, WA, holding Series 66 and Series 65 licenses and with 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at ICMA Retirement Corporation since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a committee member at Sahalee Country Club, a nonprofit golf club, where he provides strategic suggestions regarding membership and golf tournaments. MissionSquare Retirement serves state and local government employers, their employees, and certain nonprofits by administering deferred compensation and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers plan administration, recordkeeping, education, and advisory services delivered through multiple channels, using investment advice developed by Morningstar Investment Management and supported by a multi-team advisory structure.

Wayne Demeester is a financial advisor with Soltis Investment Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked with Definitive Advisors LLC since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the BYU Marriott School of Business Entrepreneur Advisory Board and holds board and partnership positions in several private companies, including Vesiflo Inc. and Blue Sky Inc. Soltis Investment Advisors serves individual investors, institutions, corporations, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a manager selection process combining Modern Portfolio Theory, quantitative screening, and qualitative due diligence to construct diversified portfolios.

Spencer Graham serves as Vice President Private Wealth Management Advisor at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2022. He works closely with clients and their families to develop and maintain customized financial plans, aiming to provide clarity and peace of mind as they pursue their financial goals. His professional background includes various positions at Fidelity Investments, such as Financial Consultant, Planning Consultant, Audit Manager, and Senior Audit Analyst, spanning from 2018 to the present. Prior to this, he worked as a Financial Institution Specialist at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation from 2014 to 2017. Spencer holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional life, Spencer has interests that include board games, golf, outdoor adventures, skiing, traveling, and volunteering.

Shannon Loughery is a financial advisor at Blackridge Asset Management, LLC with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Blackridge since 2021, with prior experience at PEAK Brokerage Services, LLC and FSIC. Outside of advising, she is also involved in insurance sales and hosts online events for Pampered Chef. Blackridge Asset Management provides financial planning, investment management, and related consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and corporations. The firm utilizes a network of advisors and a model-based investment approach delivered through an online platform, with many client accounts managed on an affiliated turnkey asset management platform.

Bijan Ramirez is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Merit Financial Advisors and has previously worked at Real Talk Capital, Facet Wealth, Wealth Enhancement Group, and Sva Wealth Management. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with over 260 advisors providing wealth management services, including asset management, financial planning, and employee financial-wellness programs. The firm’s investment approach focuses on long-term, diversified portfolios overseen by an internal Investment Management team and allows customization by advisors.

Tait Lane is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including LPL Financial and Triad Financial Strategies. Outside of advising, he serves on the board of a professional condominium association. Merit Financial Group, LLC manages approximately $10.6 billion and serves individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm uses a long-term, diversified investment approach with model portfolios and customizable strategies, supported by an internal investment management team and committee.

Kathleen O’dell is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors in Issaquah, WA, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Purse Kaplan Sterling Investments, Ameriprise, and SG Long Financial, as well as earlier retail experience at Bath & Body Works and Maurices. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with over 260 advisors serving more than 20,000 clients across 66 offices. The firm offers coordinated wealth-management services and employs a long-term, diversified investment approach supported by an internal Investment Management team.

Jennifer Laduca is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with five years of industry experience. She is currently with Pure Financial Advisors, LLC and has also been associated with Personal Investment Management, Inc. since 2014. Pure Financial Advisors provides financial planning and portfolio management services primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, including trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and pension plans. The firm employs a planning-centered investment approach overseen by an Investment Committee, incorporating tax-aware techniques and specialized strategies within a multi-advisor platform.

Brian Fahey is a CFA® charterholder with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with Pure Financial Advisors, LLC and has previously worked at Personal Investment Management, Inc. and Charles Schwab. Pure Financial Advisors provides financial planning and portfolio management services primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a planning-centered investment approach overseen by an Investment Committee, utilizing modern portfolio theory, tax-aware techniques, and specialized sub-advisers.

Thomas Bakamus is a financial advisor with Merit Financial Advisors in Issaquah, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at PKS Investments, LPL Financial, and Russell Investments. Merit Financial Group manages approximately $10.6 billion and serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using model portfolios and customizable strategies overseen by a central Investment Management team.

Shawna Bain is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Wells Fargo Advisors and LPL Financial. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion for a diverse client base, including individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using model portfolios and customizable strategies overseen by an Investment Committee, offering services such as asset management, financial planning, and employee financial wellness programs.

Luca Procel is a financial advisor at Osaic Advisory Services, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Arbor Point Advisors, Securities America, KMS Financial Services, and Cetera Advisors. Procel is also the owner of Procel Financial, an advisory and insurance business. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm offers a range of services including investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and third-party manager oversight, using multiple program models and partnering with custodians such as Schwab and Fidelity.

Erik Falkenberg is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services and TD Ameritrade. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage clients, using an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Steven Teichler is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at DPA Wealth Partners, Securian Advisors Northwest, Minnesota Life Insurance Company, and Securian Financial Services. He also engages in fixed insurance sales as a secondary business activity. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients, providing a range of advisory programs and support services. The firm offers discretionary model portfolios, multiple program structures, and operates with a substantial clearing and custody relationship with National Financial Services LLC.

Scott Milam is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with &PARTNERS. His prior work includes roles at Fisette & Kim Financial Services, Embark Financial Services, Raymond James Financial Services, and Key Bank. He is based in Issaquah, WA. &PARTNERS serves a diverse client base comprising individuals, institutions, foundations, and corporations. The firm offers investment management, financial and tax planning, and specialized consulting services, utilizing a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.