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 firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, LPL Financial, Triad Investment Management, and Charles Schwab. Outside of his advisory role, Baer serves as a mascot for the Seattle Sounders Football Club and consults on RIA industry trends for Dialectica. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with over 260 advisors serving more than 20,000 clients nationally. The firm offers coordinated wealth-management services and employs a long-term, diversified investment approach combining centrally managed portfolios with advisor customization options.

Kelly Shelgren is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has worked with Lincoln Investment since 2015 and has also been involved with Shelgren Financial since 2010. Outside of her advisory roles, she serves as a registered agent and responsible party for RSA 405 LLC. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm provides portfolio management, access to third-party managers, and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors and firm-managed programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches supported by proprietary mutual-fund screening.

Robert Seibel Jr. is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Fidelity Investments, Edward Jones, and Pacific Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, he has experience in the food service industry, having worked at Taste of Belgium and Trio Bistro. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with over 260 advisors and nearly $24 billion in assets under management. The firm offers coordinated wealth-management services using a long-term, diversified investment approach with customizable models overseen by an internal Investment Management team and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary authority arrangements.

Mark Stimpson is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Elevated Capital Advisors, LLC and has operated Mark A. Stimpson and Associates since 1980. Outside of advisory services, he is also involved in insurance sales, specifically life insurance and fixed annuities. Foundations Investment Advisors LLC 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, employs model portfolios with an asymmetric rebalancing approach, and engages a network of affiliated offices and sub-advisers to deliver tailored investment advice.

Rory Cannon is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Lincoln Investment, Fidelity Brokerage Services, U.S. Bancorp Investments, Charles Schwab, and Morgan Stanley. 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 and retirement-plan advice through both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches, supported by an in-house investment management and research team.

Kurt Hilger is a financial advisor with B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining B. Riley Wealth Advisors in 2022, he worked at National Asset Management and National Securities Corp from 2016 to 2022. He is also president of Hilger Financial PLLC, a non-investment-related entity established for accounting purposes. B. Riley Wealth Advisors provides investment advice and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers multiple investment programs and manages approximately $4.21 billion in client assets through about 173 advisors.

Craig Roth is a financial advisor at Foundations Investment Advisors LLC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Wayfinding Financial, Goldbloom Wealth Management, and CUNA Brokerage Services. Roth is also the owner of CBR Investment Advisors, LLC, where he assists clients with life insurance and annuity needs. Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses model portfolios and a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, offering a range of services through a large network of affiliated offices.

Robin Gruber is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 25 years of industry experience and has worked at Capital Analysts since 2019, as well as Lincoln Investment Planning and NW Tax Planning. Gruber is also an insurance agent specializing in fixed life products including annuities and long-term care insurance. 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, access to third-party managers, and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors and firm-managed programs.

Spencer Graham serves as Vice President Private Wealth Management Advisor at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2022. He works closely with clients and their families to develop and maintain customized financial plans, aiming to provide clarity and peace of mind as they pursue their financial goals. His professional background includes various positions at Fidelity Investments, such as Financial Consultant, Planning Consultant, Audit Manager, and Senior Audit Analyst, spanning from 2018 to the present. Prior to this, he worked as a Financial Institution Specialist at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation from 2014 to 2017. Spencer holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional life, Spencer has interests that include board games, golf, outdoor adventures, skiing, traveling, and volunteering.

Shannon Loughery is an investment advisor at Blackridge Asset Management, LLC with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Blackridge Asset Management since 2021, with prior experience at PEAK Brokerage Services, FSIC, and SCS Systems. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in insurance sales and also hosts online events for Pampered Chef. Blackridge Asset Management provides financial planning, investment management, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a network of investment adviser representatives and offers tailored portfolio management through affiliated platforms and third-party managers.

Bijan Ramirez is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Merit Financial Advisors and has previously worked at Real Talk Capital, Facet Wealth, Wealth Enhancement Group, and Sva Wealth Management. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with over 260 advisors providing wealth management services, including asset management, financial planning, and employee financial-wellness programs. The firm’s investment approach focuses on long-term, diversified portfolios overseen by an internal Investment Management team and allows customization by advisors.

Quy Nguyen is a financial advisor at The AmeriFlex Group with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. His prior experience includes roles at Sagepoint Financial, Inc., KMS Financial Services, Inc., and Mass Mutual. The AmeriFlex Group provides investment advice and related services to individuals, corporations, employee benefit plans, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and retirement plan services through a network of advisory affiliates and multiple program platforms.

Tait Lane is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including LPL Financial and Triad Financial Strategies. Outside of advising, he serves on the board of a professional condominium association. Merit Financial Group, LLC manages approximately $10.6 billion and serves individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm uses a long-term, diversified investment approach with model portfolios and customizable strategies, supported by an internal investment management team and committee.

Kathleen O’dell is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors in Issaquah, WA, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Purse Kaplan Sterling Investments, Ameriprise, and SG Long Financial, as well as earlier retail experience at Bath & Body Works and Maurices. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with over 260 advisors serving more than 20,000 clients across 66 offices. The firm offers coordinated wealth-management services and employs a long-term, diversified investment approach supported by an internal Investment Management team.

Julie Price is a financial advisor with Advisory Services Network who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 12 years of industry experience. She has worked with Advisory Services Network, LLC and Juniper Investments & Retirement Planning, LLC since 2013. Advisory Services Network serves individuals, families, corporations, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans through a network of approximately 208 independent advisers. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, investment and retirement-plan consulting, and third-party manager selection, overseeing about $8.6 billion in client assets.

Thomas Bakamus is a financial advisor with Merit Financial Advisors in Issaquah, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at PKS Investments, LPL Financial, and Russell Investments. Merit Financial Group manages approximately $10.6 billion and serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using model portfolios and customizable strategies overseen by a central Investment Management team.

Sonia Rogers is a financial advisor with MissionSquare Retirement in Auburn, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 27 years of industry experience and has been with ICMA-RC Services, LLC since 1999. MissionSquare Retirement serves state and local government employers, their employees, and certain nonprofit entities by administering deferred compensation and qualified retirement plans. The firm provides plan administration, recordkeeping, education, and Guided Pathways Advisory Services, which include discretionary Managed Accounts and nondiscretionary Fund Advice developed by Morningstar Investment Management.

Bryan Alsbury is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in Renton, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Lincoln Investment since 2013. Alsbury is also a member of RSA 405 LLC, which manages office lease expenses. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm provides portfolio management and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors and firm-managed programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management approaches supported by proprietary research and third-party managers.

Shawna Bain is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Wells Fargo Advisors and LPL Financial. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion for a diverse client base, including individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using model portfolios and customizable strategies overseen by an Investment Committee, offering services such as asset management, financial planning, and employee financial wellness programs.

Mary Hicks is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at KeyBank and affiliated firms since 1998. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member for the Highline Medical Center Foundation, focusing on fundraising activities. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through a variety of wrap-fee programs, model portfolios, and managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client-directed investment model selection and provides ongoing monitoring and supervisory oversight, operating within the KeyCorp group alongside affiliated banking and capital markets entities.