Howard Miracle is a financial advisor at Badgley Phelps Wealth Managers with 36 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Marshall & Sullivan, Inc., Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Badgley Phelps Wealth Managers provides personalized wealth and investment management as well as financial planning to individuals, families, corporations, retirement plans, endowments, and foundations. The firm emphasizes disciplined asset allocation and multi-strategy portfolio construction, offering discretionary portfolio management alongside tax, insurance, and credit/cash management solutions through affiliated and third-party providers.

Albert Souza is a financial advisor with Compass Financial Management LLC in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Adams Financial Concepts, Woodbury Financial Services, and Union Financial Inc. He is also involved in several business activities related to life insurance sales and tax-related client referrals. Compass Financial Management LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, providing discretionary investment management, retirement-plan consulting, and participant education. The firm manages approximately $894 million and employs a variety of investment strategies including the use of third-party managers and internally managed model portfolios.

Colby Stirrat is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Coldstream Wealth Management in Bellevue, WA. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Coldstream Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $13.9 billion in assets across 128 advisors. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth families, corporate retirement plans, endowments, and other institutional clients through team-based wealth management, combining internal strategies, third-party sub-advisors, and alternative investments.

Tristan Mohn is an investment advisory representative at Coldstream Wealth Management with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Coldstream in various capacities since 2019. Prior to his financial services career, he held positions in hospitality and landscaping. Coldstream Wealth Management is a 100% employee-owned firm serving affluent individuals, families, business owners, corporate executives, employee benefit plans, and endowments. The firm manages approximately $12.4 billion in assets and employs a team-based approach to portfolio management, incorporating diversified strategies and access to specialized investment vehicles.

Christopher Edwards is a CFP® and CFA® charterholder with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Empirical Wealth Management since 2020 and previously held roles at Avier Wealth Advisors and Robare & Jones Wealth Management. Edwards is based in Seattle, WA. Empirical Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pensions, and profit-sharing plans, offering fee-based investment management, financial planning, tax preparation, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory approach with diversified model portfolios and manages alternative-strategy offerings while operating several affiliated businesses in real estate, insurance, and estate-planning services.

Brady Mcintyre is a financial advisor at SCS with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with LPL Financial since 2015 while also providing investment advisory services through SCS, an independent registered investment advisor. SCS serves individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans, managing approximately $1.64 billion in discretionary assets across a 27-advisor team. The firm combines tactical, strategic, and dynamic asset allocation with multiple analytical approaches to manage portfolios primarily on a discretionary basis, while also offering financial planning and consulting services.

Kaitlenn Vercio is a CFP® and Series 65 credentialed advisor with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at Evergreen Capital Management LLC since 2015. She is based in Bellevue, WA, and serves as a board member of the Financial Planning Association of Puget Sound, where she helps organize networking and informational events related to financial planning. Evergreen Capital Management advises a diverse range of private clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and family offices, offering discretionary investment management, consulting, and financial planning. The firm employs a Dynamic Asset Allocation approach and proprietary programs such as Right Cycle Investing™, integrating multiple research sources and artificial intelligence to guide investment decisions.

Aaron Hare is a financial advisor at SCS with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley, Charles Schwab, Heritage Bank, and Cetera. Hare has been with SCS since 2021 and also maintains a role with LPL Financial. SCS provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combined tactical, strategic, and dynamic asset allocation approach, managing portfolios through its advisor-managed wrap platform and model portfolios on LPL’s platform, while also offering pension consulting and participant education.

Jose Ramos is a financial advisor at Coldstream Wealth Management in Bellevue, WA, holding a Series 65 designation. He has one year of experience in the industry, including prior work at Orion Portfolio Solutions. Ramos has also worked with Brighton Schools Summer Camp in previous years. Coldstream Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $13.9 billion in assets through 128 advisors. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth families, corporate retirement plans, endowments, and other institutional clients, providing services such as portfolio management, financial and retirement planning, and wealth transfer planning.

Chance Leiseth is a CFP® with 13 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Empirical Wealth Management since 2021 and previously worked at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Investments. He is also an affiliated insurance producer with Empirical Insurance, where he recommends insurance products addressing life, disability, and long-term care needs. Empirical Wealth Management serves a range of clients including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering fee-based investment management and financial planning. The firm employs a diversified, multi-asset investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and operates several affiliated businesses providing real estate, insurance, and estate-planning services.

Rachel Borsini is a financial advisor at Coldstream Wealth Management with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Four Seasons Design, Inc. from 2017 to 2024. Coldstream Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $13.9 billion in assets through 128 advisors. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth families, corporate retirement plans, endowments, and institutional clients, providing services that include portfolio management, financial and retirement planning, family advisory, and retirement plan fiduciary services.

Scott Schuler is a financial advisor at Coldstream Wealth Management in Bellevue, WA. He holds the CFA® designation and Series 66 license and joined Coldstream in 2024. Prior to his advisory role, he worked at Microsoft Corporation from 2013 to 2024. Coldstream Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $13.9 billion in assets through 128 advisors. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth families, corporate retirement plans, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial and retirement planning, and fiduciary services delivered via team-based Wealth Management Teams supported by an internal Investment Strategy Group.

Arnita Hallman is a financial advisor at CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC in Bellevue, WA, with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors since 2010. CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors provides wealth advisory and asset management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation using model portfolios with mutual funds and ETFs, and integrates wealth, tax, estate, and insurance professionals to coordinate planning and implementation.

Wentao Liu is a CFP® and Series 66-registered advisor with one year of industry experience, currently with Coldstream Wealth Management. His prior roles include positions at Mainsail Financial, PNC Wealth Management, and Evoke Advisors. Coldstream Wealth Management is a 100% employee-owned firm serving affluent individuals, business owners, corporate executives, and institutional clients. The firm employs a team-based investment approach supported by an internal strategy group and offers diversified portfolios that include alternatives and specialized strategies.

David Goren is a financial advisor at MissionSquare Retirement with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 66 designations and has worked at ICMA Retirement Corporation for 26 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a committee member for the Sahalee Country Club, a nonprofit golf club, where he contributes to member strategy and tournament planning. MissionSquare Retirement serves state and local government employers, their employees, and select nonprofit entities by administering retirement and deferred compensation plans. The firm offers plan administration, education, and advisory services including discretionary Managed Accounts and nondiscretionary Fund Advice, with investment advice developed by Morningstar Investment Management.

Greer Smith is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at Brighton Jones LLC since 2012. Prior to joining Brighton Jones, Smith worked for 11 years at Charles Schwab. Brighton Jones provides wealth management and financial planning services to individual, high-net-worth, and family-office clients through multiple brands, including Personal CFO and OpenPlan. The firm uses a whole-balance-sheet approach with discretionary investment authority and offers a range of services such as portfolio management, financial planning, tax preparation, real estate consulting, and family office support.

William Cunningham is a financial advisor at Coldstream Wealth Management with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has a background that includes roles at Denison University’s Department of Economics and Academic Resource Center. Outside of finance, he has also been involved with the Skyhawks Sport Academy. Coldstream Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $13.9 billion in assets through 128 advisors. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth families, corporate retirement plans, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan fiduciary services through team-based wealth management and a combination of internal and external investment strategies.

Brian Johnson is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving at Composition Wealth, LLC since 2025. He has previously worked at Vinoble Group and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Johnson is a director and trustee for The Soule Foundation, a charitable organization involved in financial oversight and grant making. Composition Wealth, LLC offers investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach centered on low-cost, diversified mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by individual securities and other instruments.

Eric Schuehle is a financial advisor at Coldstream Wealth Management with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Coldstream since 2021, following an 11-year tenure at Paracle Advisors LLC. Coldstream Wealth Management is a 100% employee-owned firm serving affluent individuals, families, business owners, corporate executives, employee benefit plans, and endowments. The firm manages approximately $12.4 billion in assets and employs a team-based approach to portfolio management, offering diversified strategies and access to various alternative investments and affiliated services.

Brian Tall is a financial advisor at Brighton Jones LLC in Seattle, WA, holding a Series 65 designation with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Brighton Jones since 2007. Brighton Jones provides wealth management and financial planning services to individual, high-net-worth, and family-office clients through multiple operating brands. The firm employs a whole-balance-sheet approach and offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, tax preparation, real estate consulting, and family office administrative support.