Garrick Gowing is a financial advisor with B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with National Securities Corporation for 27 years before joining B. Riley Wealth Advisors in 2005 and B. Riley Wealth Management in 2022. He also serves as a senior account executive and agent in variable and term life insurance sales. B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $7.03 billion in assets across 274 advisors. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, offering a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement solutions.

Susan Zurek is a financial advisor at LNW with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at LNW Wealth Management, LLC since 2014, continuing with Laird Norton Wetherby Wealth Management, LLC from 2025. LNW provides integrated wealth management and trust services primarily for high-net-worth individuals and related entities, combining investment management, wealth planning, and coordination with outside professionals. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes customized policy statements, global diversification, active manager due diligence, and tailored portfolios that incorporate tax-aware decision making and alternative investments.

Tegan Yuasa is a financial advisor at Freestone Capital Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Freestone, Yuasa worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of financial advising, Yuasa is involved as an officer at Nao Nutrition, a company that develops and sells nutritional protein supplements, and also works as a personal trainer at the Stroum Jewish Community Center. Freestone Capital Management is a comprehensive wealth management firm managing approximately $14.5 billion for around 2,900 clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and private investment vehicles, utilizing a combination of internally managed portfolios, third-party sub-advisers, alternative investments, and a focus on downside risk.

Shelby Eckhardt is a financial advisor at Northwest Asset Management with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. for 17 years before joining Northwest Asset Management in 2019. Northwest Asset Management manages approximately $3.6 billion for nearly 3,000 clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charities, and corporations. The firm follows a fiduciary approach, applying Modern Portfolio Theory and strategic asset allocation to construct diversified portfolios, and offers a range of services including investment management, retirement and financial planning, and ERISA consulting.

Timothy Thomas is a CFA® charterholder with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with Badgley Phelps Wealth Managers in Seattle, WA, where he has worked since 2016 in various capacities. Badgley Phelps Wealth Managers provides personalized wealth and investment management and financial planning services to individuals, families, corporations, retirement plans, endowments, and foundations. The firm emphasizes disciplined asset allocation and multi-strategy portfolio construction across equity, fixed income, and alternatives.

Vivienne Sam is a financial advisor with Brighton Jones LLC in Seattle, WA. She holds a Series 65 designation and has recently begun her career in the industry. Her prior work experience includes roles at Kenworth Truck Company, Village Concepts Retirement Communities, and Ullr Snow Sports, alongside studies at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management. Brighton Jones provides wealth management and financial planning services to individual, high-net-worth, and family-office clients through multiple operating brands. The firm employs a whole-balance-sheet approach and offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, tax preparation, real estate consulting, and family office administrative support.

Sam Parail is a financial advisor at The Fiduciary Alliance with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Merrill, J.P. Morgan Securities, Chase Investment Services, and Ronald Blue & Co., among others. In addition to his advisory role, he owns and operates Guard Legacy, a business involving licensed life and disability insurance sales. The Fiduciary Alliance serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and other investment advisers by providing investment management and comprehensive financial planning services. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and charting analysis and offers discretionary portfolio management, estate and business planning support, and third-party insurance resource access.

Peter Michel IV is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Empirical Wealth Management since 2023 and previously spent eight years at Fisher Investments and Fisher Investments Japan. Empirical Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pensions, and profit-sharing plans through a range of services including investment management, financial planning, tax preparation, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a diversified, multi-asset-class investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and operates several affiliated businesses providing integrated real estate, insurance, and estate-planning services.

Rebecca Miles is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at Laird Norton Wetherby Wealth Management (LNW) in Seattle, WA. Her prior roles include positions at Highland Private Wealth Management and SNW Asset Management, LLC. LNW provides comprehensive wealth planning and investment management services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, and related entities. The firm emphasizes customized investment strategies, including strategic asset allocation and global diversification, supported by discretionary portfolio management and the use of advanced tools such as financial modeling and artificial intelligence.

Jon Jones is a financial advisor at Brighton Jones LLC in Seattle, WA, with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Brighton Jones for 26 years. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Jones is a minority owner and board member of Blueprint Capital Services and Blueprint Capital REIT, as well as a board member and minority owner of RMB Capital Management, LLC and Seneca Group. Brighton Jones provides wealth management and financial planning services to individual, high-net-worth, and family-office clients through multiple operating brands, offering a whole-balance-sheet approach that includes discretionary portfolio management and allocations to both public and private investments. The firm is notable for its affiliated ecosystem, which includes private investment funds, a trust company, and legal services for certain clients.

Gary Brooks Jr. is a CFP® with 18 years of experience in financial advisory services. He is currently with Mission Wealth Management, LP, where he has worked since 2023. Prior to this, he was with Brooks, Hughes & Jones, Inc. for 14 years and spent one year at Commonwealth Financial Network. Outside of advisory work, he serves as an official scorer for a professional baseball club and acts as a consultant on the investment committee for a nonprofit foundation. Mission Wealth Management serves high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients such as pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive wealth management and financial planning services, integrating investment management with tax, estate, legacy, philanthropy, and risk planning through both internal management and select third-party sub-advisors.

Dennis Trinh is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with two years of industry experience. He is currently with Brighton Jones LLC in Seattle, WA, and has prior experience at Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc. Additionally, he has operated DT Online Holdings LLC since 2018. Brighton Jones LLC provides wealth-management and financial planning services to individual, high-net-worth, and family-office clients through various operating brands. The firm employs a whole-balance-sheet approach and offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, tax preparation, real-estate consulting, and family office administrative support.

Dave Stanfield is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience, currently with Regal Investment Advisors LLC in Seattle since 2015. His prior experience includes roles at Regulus Advisors and Fidelity. He is also the owner of Evergreen Wealth Management, LLC, which provides tax preparation and insurance planning services. Regal Investment Advisors, operating as LionShare, offers model portfolio implementation and discretionary investment management to unaffiliated SEC- and state-registered advisers and their clients. The firm manages approximately $2.88 billion across proprietary and third-party strategies, focusing on sub-advisory services rather than direct client relationships.

Matthew Patterson is a CFP® professional with 12 years of experience in financial advising, currently with Brighton Jones LLC in Seattle, WA. He has worked exclusively at Brighton Jones throughout his advisory career. Brighton Jones LLC provides wealth management and financial planning services to individual, high-net-worth, and family office clients through multiple operating brands. The firm employs a whole-balance-sheet approach and offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, tax preparation, real estate consulting, and family office administrative support.

Blake Hall is a financial advisor with Secure Asset Management, L.L.C., holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management Inc. Outside of finance, he has experience in various sectors, including hospitality and distribution. Secure Asset Management, LLC provides personalized financial planning and discretionary investment management primarily to individual clients, along with pension consulting services for retirement plans. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across multiple asset classes and focuses on individuals and plan-level consulting rather than traditional corporate clients.

Gregory Robinson is a CFA® charterholder with over 31 years of industry experience. He currently serves as an advisor at Badgley Phelps Wealth Managers, joining the firm in 2025 after a 31-year tenure at Marshall & Sullivan, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Seattle, WA. Badgley Phelps Wealth Managers provides wealth and investment management, along with standalone financial planning, to individuals, families, corporations, retirement plans, endowments, and foundations. The firm employs disciplined asset allocation and model-based portfolio construction, offering a range of equity, fixed income, balanced, and alternative strategies.

Bryan Alsbury is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2013. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, access to third-party managers, and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of advisors and in-house investment management.

Matthew Boissoneault is a financial advisor with Laird Norton Wetherby Wealth Management (LNW) based in Seattle, WA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with LNW and its related entities since 2023. Prior to his financial advisory roles, he spent five years at Seattle University and was involved with Mercer Island Beach Club for four years. LNW provides comprehensive wealth planning and investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, and related entities, emphasizing customized investment strategies, global diversification, and a core-satellite approach that includes both active and alternative investments.

Barry Reid is a financial advisor with Merit Financial Advisors in Des Moines, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial for 30 years and has been associated with Intervest Consultants Ltd. since 1982. Reid serves as an investor, minority partner, and board member for the nonprofit Pierce County Alliance. Merit Financial Group is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm that serves individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, ESOPs, and institutional clients. The firm’s investment approach focuses on long-term, diversified asset allocation through centrally managed model portfolios, with oversight from an internal investment committee and use of third-party managers and sub-advisers.

Rodney Bench is a financial advisor with M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 43 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Pillar International Insurance Advisors, LLC, Columbia Pacific Wealth Management, Ra Bench, Inc., and Nathan & Lewis Securities, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he is a member of Two Belles Farm, a vineyard that grows and sells wine grapes. M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations through a nationwide network of independent firms. The firm provides advisory and brokerage services such as investment management, retirement plan consulting, financial planning, and insurance advisory, utilizing both in-house portfolio managers and third-party sub-advisors.