Katherine Hamel is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC. Her prior roles include positions at Merriman and Baird. Based in Seattle, WA, she holds the Series 66 designation. Focus Partners Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth families, corporate and institutional clients, offering a wide range of investment management and wealth services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that integrates fundamental and quantitative analysis with various investment strategies and maintains an extensive network of affiliated service companies and product relationships.

Sean Howard is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Empower Advisory Group, where he has worked since 2026. Prior to this, Sean held positions at Fidelity Investments and RBC Capital Markets. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s integrated model combines proprietary and third-party methodologies to deliver point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Allen Lehnhoff is a CFP® certificant based in Seattle, WA, with 12 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He has worked at Commonwealth Financial Network since 2016 and also has a role with Complete Wealth Management Solutions since 2021. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing around $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm offers a range of managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and retirement consulting, supporting advisors with trading, reporting, and householding services.

Benjamin Keith is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Seattle, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is a part owner of a boat slip rental and manages a rental property. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with pre-existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm’s advisory model distinguishes between one-time financial planning services and ongoing discretionary management using both model and customized portfolios.

Timothy Oster is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Prior to joining Oppenheimer in 2026, he worked at MissionSquare for 11 years. Oppenheimer serves individuals, corporations, pooled vehicles, and retirement plans, offering various advisory programs including portfolio management, consulting, and financial planning. The firm’s investment approach includes strategic and tactical asset allocation across multiple strategies and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary relationships.

Jeffrey Anderson is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC since 2021. Prior to joining Rockefeller Financial, he worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 14 years. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm employs a Private Advisor model with a consolidated investment platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, while also operating as a registered broker-dealer with capabilities in securities transactions, variable insurance products, and placement and investment banking services.

Troy Wingfield is a CFA® charterholder based in Seattle, WA, with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with Corient, where he has worked since 2023, and has prior experience at Columbia Pacific Wealth Management and McCutchen Group. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach combining in-house strategies with third-party managers and employs risk management tools and continuous portfolio monitoring.

Jeffrey Pierce is a financial advisor at Clearstead Advisory Solutions in Seattle, WA, holding a Series 65 credential with eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at The Clarius Group, LLC and Fisher Investments, and spent four years at Washington State University. Clearstead serves affluent private clients and institutional clients, providing investment management, financial planning, tax planning, family office administration, and institutional consulting services. The firm manages approximately $33.9 billion in assets and uses an institutional investment process across a variety of account types, including a proprietary Direct Indexing strategy and specialized platforms like ClearAccess.

Michael Brooks is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving at Corient in Seattle, WA. He has worked at Corient and its related entities since 2023 and previously was with Columbia Pacific Wealth Management and Cornerstone Advisors, Inc. from 2014 to 2023. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, charities, and corporations. The firm uses a goals-based investment approach that combines in-house strategies with third-party managers, employing risk management tools and incorporating alternative investments and private fund options where appropriate.

Andrew Wiegand is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network and leading Wiegand Financial Group since 2005. He holds a Series 63 license and is based in Mercer Island, WA. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors with a range of advisory programs and services, including discretionary model portfolios, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm provides operational, trading, technology, compliance, and practice-management support to affiliated advisors.

Lucas Seidel is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Skis Painting and T&A Supply. Oppenheimer serves individuals, corporations, pooled vehicles, and retirement plans, offering a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, consulting, and retirement services. The firm’s investment approach varies by program and advisor, incorporating strategic and tactical asset allocation across multiple asset classes.

Shawn Kennedy is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2022. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2017, progressing through various roles including Investment Consultant, Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, Financial Representative, and Full Trader. His experience spans multiple facets of financial services, focusing on helping clients achieve their financial goals and providing peace of mind through the financial planning process. Shawn is dedicated to delivering service and an exceptional client experience, aiming to be a trusted advisor and add value to client relationships with Fidelity. Outside of his professional work, Shawn has interests in cars, fitness, military service, and soccer.

Emma Gibson is a financial advisor with D.A. Davidson & Co. in Seattle, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience, all with her current firm since 2012. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to diverse clients, including employer-sponsored retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm operates under fiduciary standards and offers services such as ERISA retirement plan advisory, wrap fee programs, equity research, and comprehensive financial planning, including a Private Wealth program for clients with significant net worth.

Drew Serres is a financial advisor at Corient with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill and held various roles outside finance, including positions in primary education and at Kens Pool & Patio. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a goals-based, team investment approach that combines internal strategies with third-party managers and uses advanced risk management tools to align portfolios with client objectives.

David Weickert is an advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He joined the firm in 2026 and has a varied background including self-employment and work in community organizations. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, using an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and offers both point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Nathan Enzian is a financial advisor with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Arbor Point Advisors and Securities America Advisors, Inc. He serves as Vice-Chair of the JT Sheffield Industrial Park Condo Association board. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, charitable organizations, and public entities. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and related services through multiple program models, utilizing both proprietary and third-party platforms.

Jordan Hart is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. in Seattle, WA with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and previously worked at John Hancock and Edward Jones. Early in his career, he was involved with The Daily O'Collegian. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a broad client base, including retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers ERISA retirement plan advisory services, comprehensive financial planning, equity research, and a private wealth program for high-net-worth clients, operating under fiduciary standards and utilizing both qualitative and quantitative investment analysis.

Brittany Winkelman is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. She previously worked at RBC Capital Markets and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2010. Winkelman serves as Co-Chair of the Seattle Chapter of Women in Pensions Network (WIPN), organizing industry events and managing chapter communications. She also designs and sells printed materials on the Etsy marketplace. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing employer retirement plan relationships. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management, utilizing a fiduciary standard and various investment approaches including model and customized portfolios.

Trey Klinger is an advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. with a Series 66 designation and experience beginning in 2025. Prior to joining D.A. Davidson, he held roles at the HoneyRock Center for Leadership Development, Gingco, and Boston College. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including employer-sponsored retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers ERISA retirement plan advisory services, comprehensive financial planning, and a Private Wealth program for high-net-worth clients, operating under fiduciary standards with both qualitative and quantitative investment analyses.

Alyssa Sanders is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. with 23 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Based in Seattle, WA, she has been with D.A. Davidson since 2022. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including retirement plans, individual investors, charities, and corporations. The firm operates under fiduciary standards and offers a range of services such as ERISA retirement plan advisory, comprehensive financial planning, and a Private Wealth program for high-net-worth clients.