Piper Laak is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has prior experience as a full-time student at the University of Washington and brief roles at McCollum Crowley P.A., Eastview High School, and Agua Verde Paddle Club. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing roughly $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting through various programs and a range of portfolio management styles.

Robert Grella is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Kirkland, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009 and also independently owns and operates Westmark Financial Services Inc., an insurance sales business he founded in 1992. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by extensive research and model portfolio options.

Elizabeth Carbajal is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, she worked at Teksystems Global Service and Zulily LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices across the country.

Kevin Smith is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Seattle, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of PSWS Operations, LLC, overseeing financial planning practice operations, and is president of the nonprofit board Life Spring. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering tailored, research-driven recommendations through a centralized consulting team. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Chad Masche is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Mill Creek, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Investment Management since 2007 and Thrivent Financial since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Church President on the council of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Snohomish, WA. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based analyses and written recommendations across a broad range of topics. The firm separates planning from managed-account services and does not accept discretionary trading authority for its Dedicated Planning Service.

Christopher White is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Everett, WA, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones continuously since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

David Wartes is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with over one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Mainspring Wealth Advisors, Permabilt, and other firms. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President and independent contractor at Constellation Wealth Services, where he is involved in administrative and portfolio management activities. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and advisory programs supported by analytical tools and maintains unique municipal advisory capabilities within a large institutional platform.

Yan Yan Dong is a Series 66 designated financial advisor with nine years of industry experience, currently at UBS Financial Services in Kirkland, WA. Yan Yan has been with UBS since 2014, initially at UBS Securities LLC and transitioning to UBS Financial Services in 2021. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and a broad platform of capital markets services.

Crystal Beineke is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Edmonds, WA. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2014 and has prior experience with Financial Advocates Investment Management and Householder Group Estate & Retirement Specialists. Beineke also provides administrative support to Financial Advocates Investment Management, an independent investment advisor firm. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from internal and third-party sources.

Tuyen Nguyen is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at American Century Investments for 21 years and was self-employed from 2011 to 2019. Nguyen holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including model portfolio construction using proprietary research and algorithmic methods. The firm also serves multiple registered investment companies and employs oversight controls to manage potential conflicts of interest.

Christopher Wittenbrink is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the financial services industry since 2011 and joined Merrill in 2018. In his role, Christopher focuses on helping affluent individuals develop personalized financial strategies by understanding their short- and long-term financial goals. His areas of expertise include college education planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income. Christopher holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional. He earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Political Science from Central Washington University. He also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Christopher's approach centers on putting clients and their families at the core of financial planning, helping them understand the pros and cons of each decision and adjusting plans as needs or market conditions change. Outside of his professional work, Christopher is involved with Scouting America. He lives in Everett, WA with his wife and their two children. His personal interests include baseball, football, hiking, music, photography, spending time with family, and tennis.

Chung Suen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. before joining his current firm. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with multiple registrations, delivering advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Andrew Juntilla is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at the University of Washington and Sequim High School. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and investment consulting through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Steven Tomalin is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities for the past 10 years and was previously employed at King County Library System. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence to support its recommendations.

Desiree Hajek is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 8 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at H&R Block from 2011 to 2017. Outside of her advisory role, Hajek is connected to a residential painting business owned by a family member. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of managed strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Michael De Stefano is a CFP® with over 32 years of industry experience, currently serving at Edward Jones since 1993. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Redmond, WA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies alongside affiliated mutual funds and a proprietary money market fund.

Nien Hoang is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been practicing as a financial advisor since 2010, working directly with technology and healthcare professionals, as well as small business owners and entrepreneurs. His approach is focused on a streamlined, goals-based wealth management process driven by accountability, exceptional service, and results. His areas of expertise include college education planning, divorce transition planning, executive compensation, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Nien holds certifications including the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and maintains FINRA Series 7, 9, 10, and 66 registrations along with insurance licenses. He earned a bachelor's degree from Seattle University. Based in Seattle, Nien enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons exploring the outdoors, traveling, and supporting local sports teams. He is involved in community work through organizations such as Helping Link, reflecting his commitment to supporting others beyond his professional role.

Alex Masaki is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role held since 2025. Prior to this, Alex worked as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments during 2025 and served as a Marketing Specialist focused on Prospect Management and Operations at Heritage Wealth Advisors from 2023 to 2025. Alex's professional approach centers on developing personalized financial plans that consider clients' priorities and long-term visions, adapting these plans as circumstances change to provide clarity and confidence throughout the financial planning process. Outside of work, Alex is engaged in family activities, fitness, golf, outdoor adventures, parenthood, and traveling.

Ryan Gleeson is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, serving as a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Shoreline, WA. He has 10 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Robert Valdez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013 and is also the owner of RCF Ventures, where he manages rental properties. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors.