Jakob Von Diaz is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works closely with clients to develop strategies that pursue their financial goals across short-, mid-, and long-term horizons. He provides resources and guidance on a range of services, including investing, retirement planning, and managing unexpected financial needs. He also facilitates access to specialists at Bank of America for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Jakob's areas of expertise include executive compensation, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds professional designations as an Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned his High School Diploma from ST Joseph School and an Associate's Degree from Clark College. Jakob speaks English and Tagalog (Filipino). Outside of his professional work, his personal interests include basketball, running, and traveling.

Anthony Bardi is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Avantax Insurance Agency, Avantax Advisory Services, and Avantax Investment Services. Bardi is also president of Tax and Financial Solutions, where he prepares tax returns and assists with business management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors and assets exceeding $256 billion.

Bianca Urdes is a financial advisor at Stifel with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2018, following five years at UBS Financial Services Inc. and an additional twelve years at UBS Financial services. Stifel serves a broad client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and asset allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Jill Kusmirek is a financial advisor based in Vancouver, WA, affiliated with Cetera. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and brings 25 years of industry experience. Her prior engagements include roles at Boyce Financial Group and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. She also works as an insurance agent, selling life, annuities, and long-term care products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform and various program structures.

Garon Nemyre is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Fisher Investments since 2012. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, including pension plans, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals, providing discretionary portfolio management across various asset classes. The firm employs a centralized investment approach that integrates quantitative and qualitative research and utilizes tax-aware strategies and risk management techniques.

Susan Konstantaras is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Fisher Investments, where she has worked since 2007. She has eight years of industry experience and is based in Camas, WA. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients by providing discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm also offers sub-advisory and retirement plan services, managing separate accounts alongside pooled investment vehicles and collective funds.

Braden Balocan is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. He previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, and he has been involved with Finity Group, LLC for over a decade, where he also acts as an independent insurance agent. LPL Financial is a nationally registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management and offering tools such as model portfolios and research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Garrett Williams is a financial advisor at Cetera with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley, U.S. Bancorp Investments, and JP Morgan Securities. Outside of finance, he operates a wedding and special events DJ business and has served on the board of the Journey Theater Arts Group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services using both affiliated and third-party managers, supporting various program structures and custodial relationships.

Adrian Neal is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and 18 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Colleen Lenard, Waddell & Reed, and various insurance carriers. Outside of his advisory work, Adrian coaches with Runner2Runner. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual and institutional clients through a broad range of financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary management using model portfolios, research, and technology-driven strategies.

David Brown is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., having previously worked at Edward Jones for nine years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a photography business specializing in action sports and portraits and oversees operations at Vista NW WM, LLC. 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, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and utilizes analytical tools for risk profiling and outcome modeling, supporting clients through various advisory programs and institutional consulting.

Marc Duquella is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Fisher Investments since 2011. Fisher Investments serves a global client base including institutional and private clients such as pension plans, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management using a centralized investment process that integrates quantitative and qualitative research to construct diversified portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Michael Allen is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Vancouver, WA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, he worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors and its affiliated firms. Outside of his advisory role, he owns NWIFL LLC, a business that provides process improvement, CRM software, automation services, and SEO-related work including web article writing. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Qian Huang is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. Huang holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2018. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Damon Dishman is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with over 25 years at the firm and holds a Series 66 designation. He is the owner of A&E LLC and provides strategic insights to The Best Health and Personal Care Store LLC, which offers e-commerce solutions for health and personal care product companies. Wells Fargo Clearing specializes in retirement plan consulting for qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services including investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Kayla Davenport is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Her prior experience includes roles at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and The Ayco Company, L.P./Mercer Allied. Fisher Investments serves institutional and private clients worldwide, providing discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm uses a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative research and employs tax-aware strategies and risk management techniques in its portfolio construction.

Jacqueline Kotan is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and 2021, respectively. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a notary public. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and includes a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Jeffrey Bevans is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing based in Vancouver, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2014 to 2016. Outside of finance, he owns and manages two non-investment businesses: an import/retail company and a mall kiosk operation. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of advisory, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, utilizing research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute alongside third-party sources.

Tomie Schmidt is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Vancouver, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she manages a property management business in Vancouver. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm utilizes structured planning tools and various investment strategies but generally acts in an advisory capacity rather than as an ERISA fiduciary unless specifically engaged.

Norah Winkler is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Fisher Investments since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is a martial arts instructor for the Godai Ninpo Association. Fisher Investments serves a global client base including institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals, providing discretionary portfolio management through a centralized investment process that combines quantitative and qualitative research. The firm employs tax-aware strategies and risk management techniques across diverse asset classes.

Lance Boyce is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has held roles at Cetera Wealth Services, Boyce Financial Group, and Crosscoast Legacy Partners, where he is co-owner and leads recruitment efforts. Boyce also serves as owner and president of Boyce Financial Group, LLC, focusing on asset management. 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 a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, overseeing more than $256 billion in assets.