Smaly Khong is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Kirkland, WA, where he has worked since 2015. He has eight years of industry experience. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools alongside research from its Global Investment Committee.

Janet Lee is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2018, following positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. 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 client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services with a generally non-discretionary approach.

Garrett Acosta is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lake Stevens, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he worked for eight years at Alliance Flooring Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in a short-term rental business in Sultan, WA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients nationwide, offering a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Paul Carlson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2020 and previously held roles at Securities America Advisors and Princor Financial Services Corporation. Carlson is also a licensed agent for term life, fixed and indexed universal life, and disability insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Denise Brandon is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She previously worked with Waddell & Reed, INC. and various insurance carriers before founding Brandon Wealth Advisors LLC. Her background includes non-variable insurance sales through Jackson National and Brighthouse Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and diverse advisory programs, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced technologies across discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies.

Daniel Goldman is a CFA® charterholder with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Raymond James & Associates, having joined in 2025. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Advisors LLC, Olson Investment Advisors, LLC, and First Allied Securities, Inc. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Jeffrey Crosby is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Kirkland, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1994. Outside of advising, Crosby is involved in several business ventures, including providing leadership for a boat rental and storage company and owning a multisport racing business. Ameriprise serves clients primarily through retirement-income planning services designed for individuals with significant investable assets, utilizing a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies. The firm operates as a large institutional provider offering a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Christopher Johnson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Seattle, WA, holding the Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, having joined Edward Jones in 2025. Prior to this, Johnson worked at Amazon for seven years and served 14 years in the United States Marine Corps. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches CrossFit and fitness classes at local gyms. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors, offering a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products.

Derrik Sankey is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2016. 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 financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Brandon Miller is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Seattle, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Washington State Employees Credit Union and Quality Food Centers. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations, through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and advisory programs with both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by extensive research and diverse investment strategies.

Lisa Parke is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with one year of experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked in the financial industry since 2012, including roles at Viridian Investments and Appropriate Balance Financial Services. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios, offers sub-advisory services, and supports a large participant base through both advisor-led and online platforms.

Curtis Baker is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Keyston Bros Seattle and Charles Schwab Bank SSB. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services, combining non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts.

George Pierce is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Seattle, WA, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Coldstream Capital Management Inc. from 2016 to 2021. Pierce serves as a director, trustee, and treasurer on the board of the William E Wockner Foundation, a nonprofit organization. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Sebastian Ruiz is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Bothell, WA, and has one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Sapience LLC / Emerald City Athletics. He has also worked in educational and community organizations such as Everett Community College and the YMCA. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Aaron Shepherd is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Microsoft Corporation from 2013 to 2017. He is also the owner of The Pilates Company of Woodinville, a personal fitness studio he has operated since 2010. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Laron Williams is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at firms including Edward Jones and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of finance, he manages operations for Careful Movers, a moving company. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning and retirement-plan support alongside access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to deliver tailored client solutions.

William George is a financial advisor with Merrill in Seattle, WA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Bank of America, BMO, Bank of the West, and US Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an independent contractor providing rideshare services for Lyft and Uber. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Alison Mandi is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience, currently with UBS Financial Services since 2021. She previously worked at City National Bank and RBC Capital Markets, LLC. Alison serves as treasurer and a member of the board of directors for the Lakeview Elementary Parent Teacher Student Association. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates proprietary research and institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services.

Tara Kinsella is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been associated with Morgan Stanley since 2013, currently working within Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment committee resources. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through both individual and corporate financial planning agreements.

Basel Elesrawi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Bank of America and has additional experience outside finance including positions at LA Fitness and Einstein Bagels. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, 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 model portfolios and research.