Armaan Natt is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Bank of America and completed his education at the University of Washington. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations.

Aaron Kummerfeldt is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab who holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Edward Jones, Cross Country Mortgage, and Bank of America. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a mix of non-discretionary advisory relationships alongside access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a centralized operational structure and multi-asset model portfolios.

Ryan Bradley is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2019, following a decade at AT&T. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals with significant investable assets, providing comprehensive recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic automation to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice through a centralized consulting team.

Molly Apparis is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to her current role, she worked at Leverage Planners Wealth Management and has experience in various service and retail positions. She is also employed outside the investment field with LAZ Parking in Seattle. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and investment solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Kari Groot is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Kirkland, Washington, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Benjamin Hicks is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Edelman Financial Engines since 2024 and previously held roles at Soundmark Wealth Management and The Commerce Bank of Washington. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm combines a committee-driven modeling process with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified model portfolios and services that include discretionary management and non-discretionary online advice.

Chiaki Hirate is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2012 in Redmond, WA. Her credentials include the Series 66 designation. Outside of her advisory role, she maintains a rental property in Bellevue, WA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients across a broad spectrum, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Shawn Whatley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Seattle, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Ameriprise, Financial Advocates Investment Management, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and Merrill. Outside of advisory work, he is an agent selling life, disability, long-term care, and fixed annuities insurance, and he owns Tallus Financial Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Michael Dunn is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2016 and previously worked at Kaplan, Inc. from 2015 to 2016. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset investment approach supported by centralized custody, supervisory services, and due diligence on alternative investments.

Peter Harvey is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in financial advising. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2020, following seven years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in local business ventures including food and cooking classes and serves on the advisory board of the Lynnwood Chamber of Commerce. He is also a member of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and nonprofit organizations. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary, tailored advice supported by analytical tools and offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Harry Smith III is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Kirkland, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2016 and at City National Bank since 2017. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, supported by RBC’s extensive capital-markets capabilities.

Jeanine Gaston is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Kirkland, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc and Robert Baird & Co. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse clientele including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting services with a primarily non-discretionary approach.

Rong Lu is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Seattle, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Their work history includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities, HSBC Bank USA, N.A., and Bank of America, N.A. among others. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s advisory process includes written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Jennifer Foronda is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Kirkland, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 16 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley and D.A. Davidson & Co. She has ownership in rental property outside of her advisory role. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of wrap fee advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, tailoring strategies to clients' risk profiles using both in-house and third-party managers.

Eric Kwan is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2020. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he held roles at T-Mobile, Assembly Media Inc, and Edelman. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Marcia Hensley Vigil is a financial advisor at Fidelity with eight years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. She has been with Fidelity Investments in various capacities since 2015. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC, where she works, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and fund advisory services.

Christopher Cahoon is a financial advisor with Osaic, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Woodbury Financial Services and PRUCO Securities. He is also involved with Nevis Financial, operating an LLC for insurance-related work. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations, offering brokerage and advisory services through multiple programs and a model-based investment process supported by portfolio optimization and risk management tools.

Jaime Johnson is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with five years of industry experience. Johnson holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Brighton Jones, Coldstream Wealth Management, and Edelman Financial Engines. Outside of advising, Johnson owns an online women’s clothing boutique called Lavishly Me Boutique. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a mix of non-discretionary advisory relationships and discretionary separate managed accounts with a multi-asset investment approach supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Justin Lukas is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at firms including Equitable Advisors, LLC and held roles in golf and construction-related businesses. He also served on the Washington State Referee Committee for eight years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and maintains a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

David Rice is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Seattle, WA with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a Board Member At Large for the Greater Queen Anne Chamber of Commerce and as President of the Queen Anne Scouting Youth Association. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.