Mickey Portnoy is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Tacoma, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2010. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as an advisory board member for the Home of Peace Cemetery. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm employs proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor client plans and provides a broad range of financial products and services.

Artell Whitaker III is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 8 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and the Series 66 license. Before joining Edward Jones in 2017, he worked at Family Christian Stores for three years. 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 through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Pui Szeto is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2022, Szeto held positions at Bank of America and Paragon Asia Holding Limited, among others. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Michael Skagen is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera since 2024. He is also president and owner of Skagen Insurance Agency, Inc., a health insurance agency he has led since 2018, and provides tax preparation services through Skagen Tax Services. Cetera is an SEC-registered adviser with a large nationwide network of independent advisors, serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with various program options and custodial relationships.

Merry Dooley is a CFP® certificant with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Raymond James Financial. She has previously worked with Cetera and Columbia State Bank. In addition to her advisory role, she is associated with Columbia Wealth Advisors as a Wealth Planning Manager. 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 risk profiling and modeling tools, and supports municipal and public-finance work through a municipal advisor affiliation.

Robert Bruce is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2013. He has 12 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Fuimus21 LLC, a property management business based in Puyallup, WA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Gregory Freitag is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and possessing 53 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at firms such as Securities America Advisors, Investacorp, KMS Financial Services, and PRUCO Securities. He is based in Gig Harbor, WA. 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 broad range of services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting a large network of advisors with both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Scott Hurst is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously held roles at Securities America Advisors, Securities America Inc, and National Planning Corporation. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting through his own firm, Scott P. Hurst & Associates. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. It offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a broad network of over 22,800 advisors and extensive operational resources.

Dustin Vance is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Maple Valley, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He worked at USI Insurance Services, Inc. for three years before joining Edward Jones in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in landlord activities, handling tenant selection and coordinating repairs. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Danxia Zhen is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Boston. She provides personalized wealth management strategies, drawing on the investment insights of Merrill and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America, to help clients pursue their long-term financial goals. Her client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, and tax minimization, among others. Danxia holds a Bachelor's Degree from George Washington University and a Master's Degree from the University of Massachusetts System. She carries professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Fluent in English, Mandarin, and Yue (Cantonese), she follows the Merrill tradition of community involvement through volunteer work. Outside of her professional activities, Danxia enjoys boating, cooking, hiking, traveling, and practicing yoga.

Jace Kasteler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2019 to 2023 and spent six years at Sundance Catalog before entering the financial sector. Kasteler is also a co-owner of CBLK LLC, a non-investment business entity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Erica Bearer is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Tacoma, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has held various roles across financial and healthcare organizations since 2010, including positions at Cornerstone Financial Strategies and Kimball Creek Partners. Erica has been with Ameriprise since 2026. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily to clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver personalized recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Abigail Damoiseaux is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Kent, WA, holding a Series 66 credential with two years of industry experience. She has worked with Edward Jones since 2022 and previously held roles at Club Wealth, Victoria Secret, and Cardinal Financial Company. Outside of advising, she prepares taxes for clients originally served by her mother. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients nationwide, managing over $1 trillion in assets. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Jared O'neal is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tacoma, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a 50% owner of Pendell Ranch in Grand Coulee, WA, where he is involved in pasture cattle operations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools supported by a broad range of retail and institutional offerings.

Brennan Hartley is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera Advisors since 2022 and founded Hartley Financial LLC, where he manages office expenses. Prior to his advisory career, he was employed at NanoString Technologies Inc. for four years. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, operating a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party model portfolios, with over $256 billion in assets under management.

Ian Southall is a financial advisor at Cetera with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Equitable Advisors, AXA Advisors, Puget Sound Financial Strategies, and other firms. Outside of financial advising, Ian works as a delivery driver for multiple services including Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, and Amazon. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, employing a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures.

Maria Sanmartin is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a trustee for The Aspen Trust, a for-profit organization. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, with portfolio implementation tailored to different investor needs.

Christopher Bell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Federal Way, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Washington State Employee Credit Union, Edward Jones, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of his financial advisory work, he operates a home-based battery refurbishing business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive advisor networks and technology tools.

Bryan Gormley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Federal Way, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2003 and worked at Shelgren Financial Group, Inc. from 1998 to 2003. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to institutional platforms, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across diverse asset classes.

Theresa King is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Gig Harbor, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. She has been with MML Investors Services and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 1998. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in group health sales and acts as a real estate agent representing her family’s interests. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, emphasizing collaborative, annual planning engagements tailored to client goals.