Christopher Churchill is a financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with First Command Advisory Services and its affiliated entities since 2015. Churchill is also the owner of Churchill Administrative Services, an LLC formed to consolidate administrative staff for independent contractors in his district and to provide employee benefits. First Command Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a particular focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and wrap-fee asset management programs managed through a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.

Michael Purpura is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 35 years of industry experience. He has been with D.A. Davidson & Co. since 1996 and serves as a director for D.A. Davidson Companies, the firm’s financial services holding company. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including employer-sponsored retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm operates under the Advisers Act fiduciary standard and offers a range of services such as ERISA retirement plan advisory, comprehensive financial planning, and a Private Wealth program for clients with over $20 million in net worth.

Tyler Gaspard is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Corient. Prior to joining Corient, he worked for Columbia Pacific Wealth Management for 12 years and has held roles at CIPW Service Company, LLC. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and corporate entities. The firm employs a goals-based, team investment approach that integrates in-house strategies with third-party solutions, supported by ongoing portfolio monitoring and risk management tools.

Michael Pankaskie is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes 15 years at Boeing Employee Credit Union and LPL Financial. He is also involved with CHA Wealth Management, where he provides investment advice and portfolio management. Kestra Advisory Services offers investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including plan sponsors and institutional investors. The firm provides services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education, managing approximately $79.8 billion in assets with access to multiple management platforms and third-party solutions.

George Lane is a CFP® practitioner with 18 years of industry experience, currently advising at Clearstead and Clearstead Advisory Solutions. His prior roles include positions at The Clarius Group, Private Ocean, and Joslin Capital Advisors. He is admitted to the Washington Bar but is not actively practicing law. Clearstead serves affluent private clients and institutional investors, offering a range of services including investment management, financial and tax planning, family office administration, and institutional consulting. The firm manages approximately $33.9 billion in assets and employs institutional disciplines and proprietary strategies across client portfolios.

Anqi Yang is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and six years of industry experience. Her career includes multiple roles at Goldman Sachs & Co. and a period at Uber Technologies, Inc. from 2015 to 2018. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients, providing financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized wealth programs. The firm utilizes strategic allocation models, manager selections, and both discretionary and non-discretionary implementations, benefiting from integration with Goldman Sachs’ broader ecosystem and offering advanced research, operational tools, and a variety of service platforms.

William Shack is a financial advisor at Clearstead Advisory Solutions in Seattle, WA, holding CFP® and CFA® designations with 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Clearstead, he worked at The Clarius Group, LLC and Charles Schwab, where he spent over a decade in various roles. Clearstead serves affluent private clients and institutional investors, providing investment management, financial planning, tax compliance, family office administration, and institutional consulting. The firm manages approximately $33.9 billion in assets through a team of 59 advisors and employs an investment process that combines portfolio analytics, manager research, and strategic asset allocation across diverse investment vehicles.

Scott Rhodes is a CFA® charterholder and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses, with 26 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at CWM, LLC and Northwest Capital Management in various capacities since 2017, and previously spent 18 years at Kutscher Rhodes & Benner, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Rhodes serves as Treasurer for the Quartermaster Yacht Club, a nonprofit organization, where he supervises accounting functions and provides strategic accounting advice. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutional clients through a network of over 600 advisors. The firm manages discretionary portfolios using model portfolios governed by an in-house Investment Committee, combining fundamental and technical analysis with third-party sub-advisors and customization tools.

Yulya Stewart is a financial advisor at Clearstead with seven years of industry experience and holds a Series 65 designation. She previously worked at The Clarius Group, LLC and The Pacific Financial Group. Based in Seattle, WA, she joined Clearstead Advisors in 2026. Clearstead serves affluent private clients and institutional clients, providing investment management, financial planning, tax planning, family office administration, and institutional consulting services. The firm manages approximately $33.9 billion in assets across over 4,300 client relationships and utilizes a disciplined investment approach involving portfolio analytics, manager research, and strategic asset allocation.

Derek Crump is a financial advisor at Corient with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has worked at Corient and its related entities since 2023. Prior to that, he was with Columbia Pacific Wealth Management for eight years. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and corporate entities. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach that combines internal strategies with third-party managers, employing risk management tools and alternative investments where appropriate.

Andargachew Tadesse is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2012. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals with existing TIAA retirement plan relationships, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing discretionary management, utilizing model and customized portfolios under a fiduciary standard.

Hallie Eads is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2017. Prior to this, she spent six years with New York Life insurance and associated entities, including Eagle Strategies. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm operates within a vertically integrated model and provides a range of advisory and brokerage services alongside affiliated investment options.

Jeffrey Hume is a CFA® charterholder and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses, with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with D.A. Davidson & Co. since 2007, totaling 19 years at the firm. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including employer-sponsored retirement plans, individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of services such as ERISA retirement plan advisory, wrap fee programs, equity research, and comprehensive financial planning, operating under fiduciary standards and utilizing both qualitative and quantitative analysis.

Michael Arndt is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. based in Seattle, WA. He holds the Series 66 designation and began his advisory career with the firm in 2025. Prior to joining D.A. Davidson, he held a variety of roles including positions at Interbay Golf Center, Queen Anne Dentistry, and Carefree Boat Club. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a broad client base, including employer-sponsored retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, ERISA retirement plan advisory, and a private wealth program for high-net-worth clients, operating under fiduciary standards and employing both qualitative and quantitative investment analysis.

Emily Hengstler is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC. She previously worked at Merriman Wealth Management and Coldstream Wealth Management. Outside of finance, Emily provides pet care services as a dog sitter. Focus Partners Wealth serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, family offices, corporations, and institutions, offering investment management, financial counseling, and a range of wealth services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach combining fundamental and quantitative analysis with a broad network of affiliated service companies and product relationships.

Edward Bright is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Independent Advisor Alliance, he spent seven years at Brockman Capital Management, LLC. He also works as a high school CTE educator at Bellevue High School. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, providing asset management, financial planning, wealth coaching, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a network model with a range of portfolio management strategies and leverages technology platforms to deliver integrated planning and investment services.

Sarah Cardenas is a financial advisor with D.A. Davidson & Co. in Seattle, WA. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with D.A. Davidson since 2022. Prior to her current role, her work experience includes positions at Texas Roadhouse and St. Norbert College. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including employer-sponsored retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of services such as ERISA retirement plan advisory, comprehensive financial planning, equity research, and a private wealth program for high-net-worth clients.

Brennan Mayfield is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at THRIVENT Financial and Wealthmark Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Brennan Mayfield, LLC, a private entity facilitating insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing over $200 billion in assets. The firm provides a broad support platform offering managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody and clearing services.

Ghazaleh Nekui is a financial advisor at Corient with six years of industry experience. She holds the CFA® designation and Series 66 license. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Columbia Pacific Wealth Management, and First Republic Bank. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a goals-based, team investment approach that combines internal strategies with third-party manager solutions and continuous portfolio monitoring to align with client objectives.

Melissa Restivo is a financial advisor at Wealthspire Advisors with a Series 65 designation. She has been in the industry since 2018, previously working at Parametric Portfolio and Filament LLC. Restivo is based in Seattle, WA. Wealthspire Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and nonprofit organizations, offering wealth management, financial planning, and trustee services. The firm emphasizes a relationship-driven, customized investment approach using diversified, institutional-style asset allocation and a mix of investment vehicles.