Guy Ellison is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Puyallup, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. Ellison serves on the board of the Auburn Public Schools Foundation, a nonprofit supporting teachers and students in the Auburn School District. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary portfolio management. The firm offers a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan” that combines planning with managed-account services while maintaining separation between the two.

Thomas Janicki is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in University Place, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Janicki has a business ownership role in Tacoma Advisor Group, an LLC based in Tacoma, WA. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm employs a centralized consulting team to deliver non-discretionary, research-driven recommendations combining modeling, asset bucketing, and tax-efficiency analysis.

Daniel Lee is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes positions at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a part-time tennis instructor at the Tacoma Lawn Tennis Club and is the managing member of a startup selling hats and clothing online. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Sarah Manley is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors in Tacoma, WA, with 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 1997 and Primerica Financial Services since 1995. Outside of her advisory role, Manley is involved in referrals for home security and automation products through Primerica Client Services, Inc. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Mark Richter is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tacoma, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2009. 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 advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Rebecca Byus is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 33 years of industry experience. She has worked with Fortis Investors, Inc. since 1993 and joined OSAIC in 2024. In addition to her advisory role, she operates an independent insurance agency and is an associate at RJA Financial Services Inc., where she sells term insurance, long-term care, disability, fixed annuities, and conducts securities-related business. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services supported by multiple platforms and third-party managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios across a range of asset classes, managing accounts either discretionarily or non-discretionarily with options for client-imposed investment restrictions.

Denny Wong is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Renton, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2007 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the Rosewood Homeowners Association. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Nicole Reif is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience, currently with Cetera since 2019. Her prior roles include positions at Foresters Advisory Services LLC and Foresters Financial, spanning over a decade. Outside of her advisory work, she serves on the Summer School Advisory Board, advising teachers on career preparation for students, and participates as a cottage representative for the P.E.O. Sisterhood. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

Kevin Hasslinger is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2009. He is a co-founder and president of a retail business, RightLane, and serves as a part-time instructor at Highline Community College. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors and more than $1 trillion in assets under management.

Yvonne Lopez is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Uber, Fantasy Casino Dealing Service, and PFS Investments Inc., alongside long-term positions with SEIU Healthcare 775NW and the Department of Social and Health Services. She also engages in sales of loan products and home-related service referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-based strategies and selective separately managed accounts. The firm employs third-party asset managers vetted via independent due diligence and utilizes a tiered wrap-fee structure distinct from fixed-fee billing options.

Cynthia Cannon is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience at LPL Financial in Federal Way, WA. She has been affiliated with LPL since 2009 and also engages in legal services related to estate planning, contracts, and business law, as well as fine art photography. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, supported by various model portfolios, research, and technology-driven investment strategies.

Jeffrey Vert is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services. In addition to his advisory role, he manages tax preparation and accounting services through Vert & Associates LLC and Arch CPA Accounting & Tax Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Corbin Sylvester is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2026. In this capacity, he collaborates with clients to develop personalized financial plans that align with their financial goals and aspirations, utilizing the tools available at Fidelity. Corbin's professional experience includes positions as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2026, Client Relationship Manager and Client Service Associate at Ameriprise Financial between 2021 and 2023, and Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual from 2020 to 2021. This progression reflects his background in client service and financial planning. Outside of his professional work, Corbin has interests in football, golf, and soccer.

Joel Soltero is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015. Prior to that, he worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. starting in 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence, applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Jarren Mc Niesh is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple firms including Avantax and Hillard Wealth Service, where he has provided income tax preparation and financial consulting services. In addition to his advisory work, Mc Niesh is involved in tax preparation and annuity sales. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, managing over $256 billion in assets through more than 10,000 advisors.

John Crull is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2018 and has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 1994. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of home security and automation products through a co-located affiliate and participates in home-related service referrals. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm uses model-delivery strategies created by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Ryan Harrigan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has been with Morgan Stanley through various roles since 2009, including positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning services supported by a structured discovery process and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Lynn Syler is a financial advisor at Stifel with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Stifel since 2019. Her prior experience includes roles at City National Bank and RBC Capital Markets LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a council member for the City of Ruston and participates in fundraising efforts for the local humane society. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and asset allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Joseph Dinelt is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Gig Harbor, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and previously at Citigroup Global Markets beginning in 1998. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and offers investment advice through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Zachary Baggenstos is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Kent, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He worked at Bellevue Healthcare II for six years prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.