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.

Charles Dietrich is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Lakewood, WA, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously worked at Pacific University from 2015 to 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

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.

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.

Jose Veliz III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2004 and was previously with Morgan Stanley DW Inc. from 2001 to 2004. Veliz also served as an investment adviser representative at Financial Advocates Investment Management from 2014 to 2025. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

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.

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.

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 with Ameriprise in Tacoma, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. Her previous roles include positions at Tahoma Advisory Group, Franklin Pierce School District, and Kimball Creek Partners. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service that focuses on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Abigail Damoiseaux is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2022 and previously held roles at Club Wealth, Victoria Secret, and Cardinal Financial Company. In addition to her advisory work, she prepares tax returns for a longstanding client base unrelated to her Edward Jones clients. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment strategies and advisory programs. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

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.