Jody Balmer is a financial advisor with B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at B. Riley Wealth Advisors since 2005 and previously spent 27 years with National Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, Balmer serves as president of 401K Retirement Inc., a business focused on payment of business expenses. B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $7.03 billion in client assets through 274 advisors. The firm provides a wide range of services, including advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement solutions, to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans.

Steve O'flynn is a financial advisor at Foundations Investment Advisors LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley and Fortem Financial Group. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Elevated Financial Management, where he provides life insurance and annuities services. Foundations Investment Advisors provides financial planning and portfolio management to individual and high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, employing model portfolios and an asymmetric rebalancing approach to manage client assets.

Ashton Guiltinan is a financial advisor at Altitude Capital Management LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Simplicity Investments, Coastal Wealth Management, and Key Investment Services LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is the cofounder and chief financial officer of DAGR Tech, a company developing custom firmware to enhance cybersecurity for home Wi-Fi routers. Altitude Capital Management LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals and high net worth clients. The firm employs diverse investment strategies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance and manages $103.6 million in discretionary assets across a multi-team structure.

Jason Dray is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with Advisors Capital Management, LLC and has previously worked at Empower Advisory Group, PepsiCo, Fisher Investments, and Cetera Investment Services LLC. Advisors Capital Management serves a wide range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, employee benefit plans, and clients of unaffiliated broker-dealers and registered investment advisers. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management combining top-down macro analysis with bottom-up security selection across proprietary strategies and manages over $8.1 billion in discretionary assets.

Kimberly Ten Pas Bell is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Madison Avenue Securities, LLC in Kent, WA, with three years of industry experience. She is the owner of Navigating Financial Solutions, LLC, where she serves as president. Prior to her financial advisory career, she worked for nine years at the Federal Aviation Administration. Additionally, she owns a business in personal property management. Madison Avenue Securities provides investment advisory and brokerage services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension consulting and services for charitable institutions. The firm manages about $2.0 billion across multiple advisor-managed models, third-party managers, and alternative investment vehicles.

James Ward is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Federal Way, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wedbush in 2006, he worked at UBS Financial Services and Piper Sandler & Co. Outside of his advisory role, Ward is involved in small business consulting through his ownership of WARDDEN LLC and operates an automotive repair business, Northtown Auto Clinic. He also serves as a director for a nonprofit homeowners association in Federal Way. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of wealth management and capital market services including discretionary portfolio management and institutional research, operating with dual registration as both an adviser and a broker-dealer.

Hi, I'm Kyle Wilke, CFP®, founder of Equi Financial Planning. I grew up in Southeast Asia, where my parents followed their passion for philanthropy to Thailand and worked in refugee camps in the years after the Vietnam War. Watching the difference compassion made shaped how I define wealth. I came to believe that the only way to truly feel wealthy is by enriching the lives of others. At Equi, we measure wealth two ways: your financial well-being, and the difference your money makes for your family, and your community. As a fee-only fiduciary, I don't sell products or earn commissions, I'm legally and ethically bound to put your interests first, every time. I do my best work with people driven by a genuine passion for what they do: • Early-career professionals building confident money habits from the ground up • Established professionals pursuing big goals around family legacy and charitable endeavors. • Families at a crossroads; navigating the emotional and financial complexity of moving themselves or a loved one into a new living arrangement Whether you need a one-time plan or a long-term partner, we start with your goals and values, not a product. Together we'll tackle the real questions: How do I make the most of my equity comp and benefits? When should I take Social Security? How do I retire with confidence? Can I invest in a way that's good for my returns and good for the world? And how do I leave a legacy that reflects what I care about? If money is a tool, let's make sure yours is building the life and the impact you actually want. I'd love to get acquainted. Reach out, and let's talk.

Richard Graham is a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wedbush since 2006, following prior roles at UBS Financial Services and Piper Sandler & Co. He is also managing member of an LLC related to inherited real estate. Wedbush Securities offers investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, providing a range of wealth management, fixed income, commodities, and capital markets solutions. The firm supports both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and offers custodial, clearing, and prime services.

Alfredo Manzanarez is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in Renton, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Lincoln Investment Planning, Ameriprise, Lincoln Investment, Shelgren Financial Group, Inc., and MM Ascend Life Investor Services, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a part owner of Musically Minded, an early childhood music education business, and owns Glacier Consulting, which provides business consulting services. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of advisors, with investment management delivered both discretely by an in-house team and non-discretely via advisors and third-party managers.

Stephen Swadley is a financial advisor with Vanderbilt Advisory Services, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, LPL Financial, and NY Life. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach, combining fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, and it is notable for its integrated retirement plan and benefits consulting alongside advisory services.

Christopher Loutsis is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with firms including PKS Investments, LPL Financial, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of two nonprofit organizations, Civil Liberty Training and Affordable Housing Services, focused on public benefits. Merit Financial Group is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, ESOPs, and institutional clients. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and financial wellness programs, with an investment approach centered on long-term diversified asset allocation through centrally managed portfolios.

Steve Shelgren is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts, holding a Series 63 designation and 43 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at WWR, Lincoln Investment Planning Inc., and his own firm, Shelgren Financial Group, Inc. Outside of advising, he is a limited partner in ventures related to land ownership and water rights. Capital Analysts serves a range of clients including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable organizations, providing portfolio management and retirement-plan advice through both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches supported by an in-house research team and third-party managers.

Joyce Alsbury is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in Renton, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 27 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Lincoln Investment Planning since 2012 and Valic Financial Advisors from 2003 to 2012, alongside ongoing insurance sales since 2014. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations, providing portfolio management, access to third-party managers, and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors and firm-managed programs. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team using a proprietary fund screening process.

Gregory Harrison is a financial advisor at Foundations Investment Advisors LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Harrison Park Capital LLC and South Cove Financial, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he is the sole owner of Cascade Brokers Alliance, an insurance distribution company. Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm uses a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with model portfolios and asymmetric rebalancing, and it offers a range of affiliated services including tax coordination and sub-advisory arrangements.

Daniel Hernandez is a financial advisor with Global View Capital Management LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. His prior work experience spans several industries, including retail, transportation, healthcare, and insurance. Hernandez is currently involved with McKenzie Real Holdings, a senior management business. Global View Capital Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plan participants. The firm employs a technical and quantitative investment approach focused on ETFs and mutual funds, supported by proprietary research from its affiliate AdvisorGuide, LLC.

Casey Elkins is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Foundations Investment Advisors LLC since 2021 and previously held roles at Elevated Capital Advisors, Rust Automation & Controls, United Rentals, Baker Corp, and Ryan Herco Flow Solutions. In addition to his advisory work, Elkins is involved in fixed insurance sales. Foundations Investment Advisors LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, using model portfolios and an asymmetric rebalancing approach, and offers a range of advisory and sub-advisory services through a large network of affiliated offices.

Ryan Masterson is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at NorthRock Partners since 2023 and previously held roles at Ameriprise and First Allied Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a non-investment-related business in Issaquah, WA. NorthRock Partners provides comprehensive wealth management and advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a tailored, holistic investment approach using broad asset allocation, diversification, periodic rebalancing, and integrates private market allocations, supported by AI tools and human oversight.

Michael Baer is a CFP® professional with 10 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Merit Financial Advisors and has previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, LPL Financial, Triad Investment Management, and Charles Schwab. Outside of his advisory role, Baer serves as the mascot for the Seattle Sounders Football Club and consults on trends in the RIA industry. Merit Financial Group is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual investors, retirement plans, ESOPs, and institutional clients. The firm employs a long-term, diversified asset allocation strategy overseen by an internal investment management team and offers a range of account options supported by a network of investment adviser representatives.

Kelly Shelgren is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in Renton, WA, holding a Series 66 credential and over 10 years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Lincoln Investment since 2015 and operates Shelgren Financial since 2010. Capital Analysts serves a broad client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, access to third-party managers, and retirement-plan advice through a network of independent advisors and in-house investment management.

Robert Seibel Jr. is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors in Issaquah, WA, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Fidelity Investments, Edward Jones, and other financial firms, as well as work outside finance at Union Pacific Railroad and in the food service industry. Merit Financial Group is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, ESOPs, and institutional clients. The firm focuses on long-term, diversified asset allocation with centrally managed model portfolios, supported by both in-house and third-party investment management, and offers a range of advisory and financial wellness services.