Daniel Wiersma is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Gig Harbor, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously spent two years with SII Investments, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Harbor Wealth Management. 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 advisers. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by internal and third-party research.

Joshua Hummel is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been affiliated with Soundview Financial Group since 2009, where he is also the owner. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as president and owner of Hummel Building, LLC, a commercial office property management entity in Tacoma, WA. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs. The firm employs firm-provided asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts with a diverse range of investment options.

Michelle Schroeder is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 43 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2016 to 2025. In addition to her advisory role, she is a notary. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network. The firm offers financial planning, various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research.

Rebecca Meyers is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2016 and previously operated her own business, Rebecca J Faught PLLC. Outside of advisory work, she engages in pottery as a personal interest. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and advisory programs, supported by research and technology, and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Cale Robinson is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Tacoma, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with Bank of America and Merrill since 2011. 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 a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Robert Aceves is a financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines in Federal Way, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked with affiliated firms including Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., EF Legacy Securities, LLC, and Edelman Financial Services LLC since 2015. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm combines a proprietary modeling process with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified portfolios with a long-term orientation and operates as a fiduciary under ERISA and applicable Department of Labor guidance.

Kari Gervais is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has 18 years of industry experience. Gervais has previously worked with VOYA Financial Advisors and Pilkey Hopping & Ekberg, Inc. In addition to advising, Gervais is a partner and CPA at Fullaway Lamphear & Suave PLLC, an accounting firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, access to third-party managers, and various program structures, managing over $256 billion in assets with more than 10,000 advisors nationwide.

Elizabeth Botts is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Tacoma, WA, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. She previously worked at World Vision for 11 years before joining Edward Jones in 2023. 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 strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee options, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Adrian Gonzales is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Port Orchard, WA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he served in the US Navy for 20 years and worked at Door Dash and Grab n Grub. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory programs and affiliated financial services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and tax-efficient services.

Carl Hessel IV is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, Allstate Insurance, and Nampa Insurance Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Annette Howze is the Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she partners with families to create comprehensive plans designed to simplify financial planning and strategic decision-making. Her professional experience spans over two decades in the financial services industry. Prior to her current role, Annette worked as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2007 to 2018. She also served as Vice President Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab between 2004 and 2006, and as a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley from 1999 to 2002.

Justin Brandt is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Tacoma, WA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at First Command Brokerage Services and First Command Financial Planning. Outside of advisory work, he is an independent contractor serving clients at Ark Wealth Management and owns Burning Mage LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach combines proprietary investment research and third-party data to produce detailed Recommendation Reports, implemented in collaboration with advisors and clients within a structured product and fee framework.

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.

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.

Gregory Freitag is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has 52 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Securities America Advisors, Investacorp, and KMS Financial Services. 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 financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, brokerage services, and utilizes a range of model portfolios and research resources.

Haiyan Xu is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She joined the Waarbroek-Lin Group in 2018 and supports clients in various aspects of their financial lives, including portfolio management, personal retirement planning, corporate benefits, family wealth management strategies, and international wealth management. Her responsibilities also involve managing corporate retirement plans and serving client segments such as women and wealth. Haiyan holds a bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a Master of Science in Applied Finance from Pepperdine University. She has professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Prior to joining Merrill, Haiyan worked with LPL Financial. She is proficient in English and Mandarin. Outside of her professional work, Haiyan enjoys hiking, swimming, traveling, and supporting charity events.

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. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, he worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2019 to 2023 and was involved with Sundance Catalog from 2013 to 2019. He is a co-owner of CBLK LLC, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, leveraging model portfolios, research, and technology-driven solutions.