Ali Boop Nilsen is a financial advisor with \u0026PARTNERS in Bellevue, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining \u0026PARTNERS in 2026, Nilsen worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC for nine years and had brief tenures at Conover Capital Management LLC and Conover Securities Corporation. Outside of advising, Nilsen co-owns a business, DTNtile LLC, focusing on bookkeeping and administrative duties. \u0026PARTNERS serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and private businesses, offering investment management and financial planning services. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analyses, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies, and operates under dual registration as a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.

Sheri Zimmerman is a financial advisor at Mariner with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Fisher Investments and TIAA-CREF. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and tax services. The firm employs customized discretionary portfolios overseen by an Investment Committee and integrates tax and accounting services alongside traditional portfolio management.

Kelsey Curtis is a CFP® professional with nine years of experience in the financial services industry. She currently works at EP Wealth Advisors and has held positions at several firms including OSAIC and Fresh Look Financial Strategies, where she is also the owner. Outside of her advisory work, Curtis is involved with Fem Allies in Business as a membership coordinator, assisting with volunteer coordination for nonprofit activities. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate and business clients, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services, utilizing customized model portfolios and a range of investment strategies including fundamental and technical analysis as well as recommendations of alternative investments and private funds.

Yingyu Counsell is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Bellevue, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and offering 25 years of industry experience. Counsell is also the owner and president of Safe Harbor Health Insurance Services, Inc., a business involved in insurance product sales. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad range of clients, including individual investors and institutional entities, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios with discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Michael Greene is a CFP® with 11 years of experience in financial advisory roles. He currently works at Hightower Advisors and previously spent six years with Highland Private Wealth Management. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm’s approach emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager portfolios, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers along with proprietary research and a range of investment vehicles.

Francis Piccolo is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Mercer Global Advisors Inc. in Bellevue, WA, and has three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Key Investment Services and U.S. Bank before joining Mercer Global Advisors. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments by providing investment advisory services along with financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach, utilizing diversified portfolios with low-cost ETFs, index funds, and other investment vehicles, while also offering specialized services such as retirement plan consulting and charitable advisory.

Rebecca Wolff is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Bellevue, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. She has worked at Eagle Strategies LLC since 2021 and operates under the DBAs Rebecca Wolff and Associates and Lens Financial & Insurance Solutions, where she is involved in selling New York Life products and brokering non-registered insurance products. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse group of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a broad network of advisers. The firm emphasizes tailoring recommendations to client objectives and manages the majority of its approximately $32 billion in assets under management on a non-discretionary basis.

Christopher Satterfield is a CFP® and ChFC® with 20 years of industry experience. He is currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Bellevue, WA, where he has worked since 2021. His prior roles include positions at First Western Trust, LPL Financial, Arizona Bank & Trust, and Charles Schwab. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering clients financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations across a range of asset classes. The firm operates within the Schwab ecosystem, using standard asset allocation models and Schwab research tools, with final trading decisions made by clients.

Frances Smith is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. in Bellevue, WA. Her entire professional career has been with Mercer Global Advisors. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofit organizations. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and emphasizes globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios with multi-factor tilts, using a range of implementation options including ETFs, mutual funds, and separate accounts.

Trevor Seamons is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Hightower Advisors since 2023. Prior to this, he spent 16 years at Trellis Advisors, LLC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and trusts. The firm’s advisory model focuses on manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers to deliver customized portfolio management and financial planning services.

Alexander D'agostino is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) based in Bellevue, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Eagle Strategies since 2015 and has longstanding affiliations with Nylife Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company dating back to 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the South Dakota Life & Health Insurance Guaranty Association Board of Directors and is a board member for After School All Stars, an organization providing after-school programs for middle school students. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional sponsors, and retirement plans, offering financial planning, investment management, and advisory services often linked with insurance and annuity products. The firm emphasizes tailored advice and non-discretionary asset management within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Amanda Henley is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with a Series 66 credential and over seven years of industry experience, including seven years at Edward Jones. Her background also includes roles outside finance such as work with Greenpeace and positions in retail and service industries. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, offering services integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm delivers point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions focused on long-term portfolio returns and clients’ savings rates.

William Howard is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Bellevue, WA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 15 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Oppenheimer, JPMorgan, and Bank of America. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple program types tailored to client objectives and emphasizes non-discretionary asset management within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Samuel Miller is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with Series 65 credentials. He joined the firm in 2024 and has prior experience working at The Members Club at Aldarra and Sahalee Country Club. Before entering the advisory field, he spent five years in full-time education. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors such as pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm’s approach emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers along with proprietary research and a variety of investment vehicles.

Matthew Zager is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience. He is currently with &PARTNERS and previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is also associated with Fisette & Kim Financial Services, LLC in a non-investment-related capacity. &PARTNERS serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers investment management and financial planning services using a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, with both discretionary and non-discretionary account management options.

Fangxu Xie is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. based in Bellevue, WA. They hold a Series 66 designation and have been with HSBC Securities since 2026, following prior roles within HSBC Bank in China and the United States. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations, featuring both client-directed and fully discretionary investment options. The firm uses a multi-profile investment approach supported by HSBC Global Asset Management and third-party providers, and it operates with distinct regulatory registrations including as a futures commission merchant.

Nolan Ripple is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Bellevue, WA. He holds the Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has two years of experience in the industry. Prior to his advisory role, Nolan worked in healthcare-related positions, including physical therapy and home health services. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers a variety of program types, emphasizing tailored recommendations and predominantly managing assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Jack Melikyan is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments and its affiliates spanning from 2007 to 2026. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in its program, utilizing Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools. The firm conducts annual account reviews and focuses on education and investment recommendations without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Le Wang is a registered representative at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining HSBC, Wang worked at East West Bank and spent eight years in a homemaker role. Wang also serves as a Bank Officer for HSBC Bank (USA) N.A., an affiliate of HSBC Securities, where he engages in the sale of bank-related products alongside his advisory duties. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations, providing both client-directed and fully discretionary solutions. The firm employs a structured investment approach utilizing multiple risk profiles and partners with affiliated and third-party providers for fund selection and portfolio management.

Arvin Aledia is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has a background that includes 20 years of service in the U.S. Army and roles at Wfgia and Transamerica Financial Advisors. His other business activities include the sale of insurance products affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, employer-sponsored plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes model portfolios and third-party managers across multiple platforms to deliver its services.