Cassandra O'dea is a financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience including roles at First Command Brokerage Services and Christopher Churchill. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a particular focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and a range of wrap-fee asset management programs managed by a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.

Philip Winkel is a financial advisor with D.A. Davidson & Co. in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at UBS Financial Services and Metlife Securities. 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 and employing both qualitative and quantitative investment analysis.

Jared Espinoza is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, Garrison Financial Group, and Fidelity Investments. Before entering the financial sector, he held various positions in the service and education industries. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC provides wealth advisory and investment management services to individuals, families, retirement plans, institutions, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term investment approach that emphasizes tax- and fee-sensitivity within an enhanced open architecture framework combining active and passive strategies, and it offers a range of specialized services including portfolio management, financial counseling, and fiduciary consulting.

Kathleen Tran is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Goldman Sachs since 2021 and previously spent six years at The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individual investors, corporate participants, executives, and institutional clients. The firm tailors investment strategies using both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches and offers access to a wide range of affiliated services, including Private Family Office and Specialized Executive Wealth programs.

Yong Chang is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Independent Financial Group since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an instructor for a business workshop organized by Pierce County to support Korean small business owners. Independent Financial Group is a large integrated advisory and brokerage firm that offers investment advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals, trusts, corporations, business owners, and plan sponsors. The firm delivers investment advice through a mix of in-house and third-party model portfolios, serving a broad client base including high-net-worth individuals.

David Dotson is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation in Tacoma, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Cetera Advisors LLC and running his own advisory business since 1992. Outside of financial services, he is the managing member of Symbiol LLC, a company focused on converting wood waste to biofuel. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm’s investment approach centers on strategic asset allocation and risk-based mutual fund portfolios, supported by educational and support services for plan sponsors and participants.

Andrew Harvey is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Seattle, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Commonwealth Financial Network since 2021 and has additional experience with Opus 111 Group, Securities America Advisors, and Securities America, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Harvey is a freelance sports broadcaster and writer. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm offers various advisory programs and support services, including wealth management and retirement plan consulting, while providing advisors discretion in portfolio construction alongside managed model portfolios and customized program options.

Kirk Davis is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with over 40 years of industry experience, including a long tenure at Bank of America. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for the Bix Men Pedestrian Safety Foundation, a charitable organization, and is co-trustee for two special needs trusts established for his daughters. Oppenheimer serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering advisory and brokerage services such as investment management, consulting, and retirement planning. The firm employs strategic asset allocation and a range of investment strategies while acting as a qualified custodian for client assets.

Julie Stromberg is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. in Seattle, WA, with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with D.A. Davidson & Co. since 2005. Outside of her advisory work, she operates a sole proprietorship called Hooked and Lovely by Jules, where she crochets blankets. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including retirement plans, individuals, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of services such as ERISA retirement plan advisory, comprehensive financial planning, and a Private Wealth program for high-net-worth clients, operating under fiduciary standards and utilizing both qualitative and quantitative investment analysis.

Thomas Jaffe is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. based in Seattle, WA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 31 years of industry experience. Since 2012, he has worked at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., and since 2016 he has also served as a Bank Officer for HSBC Bank USA, N.A., engaging in the sale of bank-related products and services alongside his advisory role. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. provides managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering both client-directed and fully discretionary investment options. The firm employs a multi-profile investment process with support from HSBC Global Asset Management and third-party providers, serving a diverse client base through coordinated advisory and administrative services.

James Ragan is a CFA® charterholder with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. since 2013. He holds the Series 63 license. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in an investment-related family trust. D.A. Davidson & Co. offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including employer-sponsored retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm provides a range of services such as ERISA retirement plan advisory, comprehensive financial planning, equity research, and a private wealth program for high-net-worth clients.

Noah Schwartz is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Private Advisor Group, he held roles in various service and science-related businesses and attended Tufts University. Private Advisor Group is an SEC-registered firm managing over $41 billion across more than 135,000 client relationships, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients. The firm employs a range of investment strategies and provides access to multiple third-party asset management programs and platforms.

Robert Haynie is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with Oppenheimer in Seattle, WA, where he has worked since 2008. He has 26 years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Oppenheimer serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services with a focus on strategic and tactical asset allocation, manager selection, and investment consulting.

Valerie Laroque is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at The Ascent Group, LLC, Alpha Omega Wealth, and Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. She also serves as a trustee for the Griffiths Family Trust and is licensed as an independent insurance agent to sell fixed insurance products. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm offers fee-based asset management, retirement-plan advisory, and utilizes model portfolios, third-party sub-advisers, and custom strategies, with a focus on both discretionary and non-discretionary advice.

Craig Tasa is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2018. He collaborates with clients to leverage Fidelity's resources and assist them in building strong financial plans that adapt to changes in life or goals. Craig's professional experience spans over a decade in the financial services industry. Prior to his current position, he served as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2013 to 2018, and as an Investment Consultant there from 2012 to 2013. He has also held roles as a Licensed Banker II at Key Investment Services (2010-2012), a Financial Advisor at Chase Investment Services (2009-2010), and a Financial Advisor at Ameriprise Financial (2006-2009).

Adrian Garcia is a financial advisor at Allworth Financial, L.P. in Seattle, WA, holding a Series 65 credential with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Allworth Financial in 2024, he worked in financial wellness and education roles at California State University Sacramento and related organizations. Allworth Financial is a fee-based SEC-registered adviser serving a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and corporate clients. The firm employs customized portfolio strategies ranging from core-satellite allocations to specialized options-based approaches and integrates technology to manage held-away employer retirement accounts without accessing client login credentials.

Dhanise Pagulayan is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently advising at Creative Planning. Prior to joining Creative Planning in 2022, she worked at Allworth Financial and has background experience outside the financial industry, including roles at Starbucks. Creative Planning serves a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, and retirement plans, providing investment advisory and financial planning services. The firm employs a financial planning–led investment approach emphasizing low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supported by a large advisory team and centralized investment infrastructure.

Matthew Burklund is a financial advisor with Brookstone Capital Management LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked with Union Central Life Insurance since 2008 and Cornerstone Financial Services LLC since 2007, and he is also involved with Burklund Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner at Basin Insurance Associates, focusing on property and casualty insurance, and at CoveredNow.com, which provides health insurance services. Brookstone Capital Management offers fee-based asset management and financial planning to a diverse clientele, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and trusts. The firm employs strategic and dynamic asset-allocation models and utilizes a range of investment vehicles alongside proprietary funds and sub-advisors to implement client portfolios.

Nathan Ringkamp is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has no prior industry experience but served 20 years in the U.S. Marine Corps before joining First Command in 2025. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a particular focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm provides financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs, utilizing a centralized Investment Management Team that selects and monitors model portfolios and third-party managers from preapproved lists.

Megan Mora is a financial advisor at Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities with a Series 66 designation. She has industry experience beginning in 2026 and previously worked at Jane Street Capital from 2022 to 2024. Her background includes a variety of roles across different sectors prior to her advisory career. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning and retirement consulting, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment models.