Nicole Reif is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience, currently with Cetera since 2019. Her prior roles include positions at Foresters Advisory Services LLC and Foresters Financial, spanning over a decade. Outside of her advisory work, she serves on the Summer School Advisory Board, advising teachers on career preparation for students, and participates as a cottage representative for the P.E.O. Sisterhood. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

Kevin Hasslinger is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2009. He is a co-founder and president of a retail business, RightLane, and serves as a part-time instructor at Highline Community College. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors and more than $1 trillion in assets under management.

Yvonne Lopez is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Uber, Fantasy Casino Dealing Service, and PFS Investments Inc., alongside long-term positions with SEIU Healthcare 775NW and the Department of Social and Health Services. She also engages in sales of loan products and home-related service referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-based strategies and selective separately managed accounts. The firm employs third-party asset managers vetted via independent due diligence and utilizes a tiered wrap-fee structure distinct from fixed-fee billing options.

Cynthia Cannon is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with LPL Financial in Federal Way, WA, bringing 17 years of industry experience. She also operates the Law Office of Cynthia J. Cannon, providing legal services in estate planning, contracts, and business law. In addition to her financial and legal work, she pursues fine art photography as a side activity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services through its extensive network of investment adviser representatives.

Jeffrey Vert is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services. In addition to his advisory role, he manages tax preparation and accounting services through Vert & Associates LLC and Arch CPA Accounting & Tax Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Corbin Sylvester is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2026. In this capacity, he collaborates with clients to develop personalized financial plans that align with their financial goals and aspirations, utilizing the tools available at Fidelity. Corbin's professional experience includes positions as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2026, Client Relationship Manager and Client Service Associate at Ameriprise Financial between 2021 and 2023, and Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual from 2020 to 2021. This progression reflects his background in client service and financial planning. Outside of his professional work, Corbin has interests in football, golf, and soccer.

Joel Soltero is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015 and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager selection, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates ESG criteria, with implementation services offered through affiliated entities.

Jarren Mc Niesh is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with three years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He has prior experience with firms including Cetera and Avantax, and he also works as a tax preparer through Tax Professionals ETC. Mc Niesh’s background includes financial consulting, wealth management, and income tax preparation. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals and supports its services with analytical tools and technology, including AI and machine learning.

John Crull is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2018 and has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 1994. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of home security and automation products through a co-located affiliate and participates in home-related service referrals. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm uses model-delivery strategies created by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Ryan Harrigan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has been with Morgan Stanley through various roles since 2009, including positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning services supported by a structured discovery process and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Lynn Syler is a financial advisor at Stifel with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Stifel since 2019. Her prior experience includes roles at City National Bank and RBC Capital Markets LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a council member for the City of Ruston and participates in fundraising efforts for the local humane society. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and asset allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Zachary Baggenstos is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Kent, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He worked at Bellevue Healthcare II for six years prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Justin Watkins is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Tacoma, WA, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations with 12 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Jennifer Geisler is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tacoma, WA, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Light Brigade. Outside of her advisory work, she owns and operates a sole proprietorship focused on art and culture. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm utilizes structured planning tools and offers both direct and corporate financial planning arrangements.

Benjamin Willey is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tacoma, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has 12 years of industry experience, with prior roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Joseph Valdivia III is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 22 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior experience includes roles at Edward Jones, AIG Capital Services, Ameriprise, and UBS Financial Services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools to illustrate potential outcomes and supports clients through various advisory programs.

Cole Forde is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Auburn, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Emerald City Custom Kitchens and Design. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated investment products.

Matthew White is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at JP Morgan Securities, LLC and Bank of America, N.A. Merrill serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional investors, offering managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage execution services. The firm’s investment approach includes multiple program strategy types and emphasizes tax-efficient capabilities, supported by integration with Bank of America affiliates.

Jennifer Dewater is a financial advisor at OSAIC with six years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Securities America Advisors, LPL Financial, and KMS Financial Services. Dewater serves as trustee for an irrevocable trust benefiting her sister and is a 25% shareholder and secretary of RDI Financial Services Inc., a partnership involved in financial services. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm utilizes a model-based investment approach with portfolio optimization, discretionary strategies, and third-party manager options, supported by a broad network of affiliated broker-dealer and RIA relationships.

Dean Matz is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Matz is a Series 63 and Series 65 license holder and is involved in a business ownership role with Tacoma Advisor Group, sharing office space with other advisors. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that include written recommendation reports and ongoing annual advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.