Steve Weaver is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) in North Bend, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 21 years of industry experience. He has worked with Eagle Strategies since 2007 and operates Weaver Financial, LLC, an independent insurance brokerage. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals and institutions, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services, with an emphasis on tailored, non-discretionary advisory solutions delivered through a network of affiliated representatives.

Darin Ring is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Key Investment Services since 2009. Key Investment Services LLC provides advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through wrap-fee programs, model portfolios, separately managed accounts, and unified managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client-directed investment decisions supported by non-binding recommendations and ongoing oversight, operating within the KeyCorp group with affiliations to KeyBank and KeyBanc Capital Markets.

Brady Jowell is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at &PARTNERS. He has previously worked at Raymond James Financial and Fisette and Kim Financial Services LLC. &PARTNERS serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and private businesses. The firm offers investment management and financial planning services using a mix of proprietary and third-party strategies, with both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Matthew Zager is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience. He is currently with &PARTNERS and previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is also associated with Fisette & Kim Financial Services, LLC in a non-investment-related capacity. &PARTNERS serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers investment management and financial planning services using a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, with both discretionary and non-discretionary account management options.

Sharon Stevens is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously with NYLife Securities and New York Life Insurance. Her background also includes experience in fixed insurance products such as fixed life, fixed annuities, disability insurance, long-term care, and group benefits. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and active-duty military personnel. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Bryce Niemi is a CFP® with 11 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC and has previously worked at firms including Ameriprise Financial Services and Charles Schwab. In addition to his advisory role, he occasionally sells insurance products such as fixed annuities and life insurance. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and nonprofit organizations. The firm offers a range of services including investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to alternative investments through various program models.

Peter Boyack is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Creative Planning since 2011 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of a non-investment-related real estate business. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a financial planning–led investment process that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supported by a large advisory team and centralized investment infrastructure.

John Field is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His career includes 13 years at Frank Russell Company before joining Steward Partners Investment Solutions, LLC, where he has worked since 2018. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered, enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets and serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory services including portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting through both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

John Ritezel is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Issaquah, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and having 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securian Financial Services Inc, Minnesota Life Insurance Co, and Mass Mutual Investors Services. He also engages in fixed insurance sales, dedicating a small portion of his time to this activity. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors. The firm offers a comprehensive platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody services, working with clients to implement portfolios through a combination of internal model portfolios and external subadvisers.

Hyon Kim is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with &PARTNERS and has previously worked at Fisette & Kim Financial Services, Raymond James Financial Services, key Investment Services, and Embark Financial Services. &PARTNERS serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering investment management, financial and tax planning, and ERISA consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies, utilizing both proprietary and third-party models, and operates under dual registration as a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.

Danny Kim is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC in Maple Valley, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Eagle Strategies (NY Life), NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Co, and Equitable Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, Kim is appointed with outside carriers for brokering non-registered insurance products. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients with various advisory programs, model portfolios, and managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client-directed model selection and provides ongoing monitoring and due diligence while facilitating access to third-party discretionary managers and overseeing account supervision.

Mark Niemi is a financial advisor at Osaic Advisory Services, LLC with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Arbor Point Advisors and Securities America Advisors. Niemi has also owned Niemi Investments since 1987. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, and various organizations. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and related services through multiple program models, utilizing both proprietary guidance and third-party platforms.

Jennifer Mc Curdy is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Mc Curdy previously worked at Key Bank from 1995 to 2021. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various advisory programs, including wrap-fee programs, model portfolios, and separately managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client-directed model selection and provides due diligence, monitoring, and supervisory oversight across its investment offerings.

Carlos Lopez is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Creative Planning since 2014. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he manages Turtle Shell LLC, a non-investment-related business based in Sammamish, WA. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans, managing approximately $217 billion in client assets. The firm employs a financial planning–led investment process with low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by direct indexing and tax-loss harvesting, and offers a range of retirement plan fiduciary services supported by affiliated legal, trust, and recordkeeping businesses.

Robert Selk is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securian Advisors Northwest, Minnesota Life Insurance Co., and Signator Investors, Inc. Outside of advising, he owns and operates a tax preparation and consulting business and works as a licensed real estate agent in Bellevue, WA. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and offers a broad platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement and plan consulting, and custody services. The firm supports advisors in portfolio implementation through both internal model portfolios and external platforms, covering a wide range of investment options.

Deena Bortscheller is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Principal Securities Inc. since 2016 and with Principal Life Insurance Company since 2007. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Stephen Cooke is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with several Ameritas affiliates and MassMutual entities prior to his current role. Outside of his advisory work, Cooke is the owner and president of Highlands Insurance & Retirement Solutions, LLC, a business focused on fixed insurance products. Ameritas Advisory Services offers fee-based investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a combination of in-house model portfolios and third-party managers, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment programs.

Donald Kaplan is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cipher Skin and Boyett Petroleum, and spent 28 years at Phillips 66. Kaplan maintains an active CPA license in New York and operates a management consulting business that supports administrative functions for a short-term rental property. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services to client goals and risk tolerance.

Stephen Hillard is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has operated Hillard Wealth Services Inc since 2016 and owns Tax Professionals Etc., a tax preparation and accounting services business he has managed since 2008. His prior experience includes roles at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Insurance Agency. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to implement various portfolio strategies with discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Po Wei Chang is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at MML Investors Services Inc and MassMutual Life Insurance Co since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an insurance agent. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative annual planning engagements and a range of investment programs and educational seminars.