Carter Rusch is a financial advisor at Stifel with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Boeing and several other companies in various roles. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a volunteer chapter advisor for the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity’s Alpha Delta Chapter. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, providing both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, offering guidance that clients use as a basis for their own investment decisions.

Donald Stout is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones in Bellevue, WA, where he has worked since 2013. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has 13 years of industry experience. 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 strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Jon Rorem is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he is an agent for health insurance products through associations such as the Association of Washington Business and Blue Cross Blue Shield. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary portfolio management. The firm offers both one-time and ongoing planning engagements, addressing a wide range of financial topics and allowing clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option.

John Seibly is a CFA® charterholder with seven years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Stifel in Bellevue, WA, where he has worked since 2022. Prior to Stifel, he was employed at Russell Investments and Deloitte & Touche LLP. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Ryan Griffin is a financial advisor with Merrill in Bellevue, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and with nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Morgan Stanley, spanning various advisory and private banking positions since 2016. Merrill, along 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Alex Carter is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. He previously worked for Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for 10 years and maintains a longstanding role at SC Financial Group, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he operates a separate business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party managers, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Julia James is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS since 2021. Prior to joining UBS, she worked at Lululemon for two years and has experience in childcare services. Julia studied at the University of Washington from 2016 to 2020. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Luther Woodard III is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Crewe Capital, Cognitive G Capital Group, and BCW Securities LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is CEO of Sports Acquisition Capital, focusing on capital raising for professional sports secondaries, and he serves as a Zamboni driver for the Seattle Kraken. 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, providing tailored financial planning and consulting services supported by a nationwide adviser network and a range of portfolio management styles.

Leanne Plancic is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Bellevue, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors since 2008 and was previously affiliated with AXA Advisors. Plancic is a member of the Greater Seattle Business Association's LGBTQ+ Business Community. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs, utilizing both proprietary and third-party advisory models delivered through a large network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Caleb Hamlin is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Kirkland, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at PlaceFull and POSaBIT. Outside of his financial advisory work, he is a co-owner and co-founder of Modera LLC, a music streaming venture for which he produces music and plays occasional live shows. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides ongoing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm uses collaborative, annual planning engagements supported by analytical software and offers specialized planning programs including divorce, estate-settlement, and employer-sponsored plans.

Carson Small is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, providing institutional-level resources and support while maintaining a boutique-style practice. He works with high-achieving individuals and families navigating complex wealth situations, including liquidity events, concentrated equity positions, multigenerational wealth transfer, and advanced investment strategies. His approach is holistic, focusing on helping clients clarify priorities, prepare for complexity, and build long-term strategies with purpose. Carson holds multiple professional designations including Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Washington State University. Carson emphasizes understanding each client's values and goals through a thoughtful and structured discovery process combined with disciplined portfolio design. Outside of work, Carson enjoys fishing, hiking, and skiing. He often spends time fly fishing with his fiancée, tying flies and accompanied by their dog. The discipline, patience, and respect for craft he finds outdoors influence how he supports his clients.

Yashi Poole is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, supporting clients in managing and growing their wealth since 2022. She focuses on creating personalized strategies that align with clients' values, priorities, and long-term vision, offering expertise in areas such as college education planning, equity compensation services, legacy planning, liquidity management, philanthropic planning, small business strategies, and tax minimization. With four years of experience in the financial services industry, Yashi combines technical knowledge and real-world understanding to provide clarity, discretion, and collaborative relationships throughout every stage of her clients' financial lives. Her approach emphasizes empathy and discernment, recognizing the influence of financial decisions across generations and aiming to help clients move forward with confidence. Yashi holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Louisiana State University in Shreveport and a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Phoenix. She is a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Her personal interests include badminton, billiards, cooking, fishing, hiking, reading, soccer, tennis, writing, and yoga.

David Richardson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he manages two websites focused on arts and faith events through his ownership of Eventsfy, LLC and Jesus Live LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement income planning advice, emphasizing dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Annette Lu is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Secure Planning Strategies, as well as experience in educational settings. 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 strategies supported by internal and third-party investment teams for a variety of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Stephanie Forner is a financial advisor with Merrill in Bellevue, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She worked at Morgan Stanley for six years before joining Merrill in 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an executor for a family fiduciary matter. Merrill, along 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, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Chelsea Johnson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 16 years of industry experience. She has held positions at Ameriprise since 2016, including her current role starting in 2019, and previously worked at the Washington State Auditor’s Office from 2017 to 2020. Outside of her advisory work, she is owner of Readermind Consulting LLC and serves as Chief Operations Officer of Thumper Enterprises LLC, managing operational and practice management responsibilities. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Desiree Anderson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Monroe, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She served in the U.S. Navy for 22 years and began working at Edward Jones in 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she occasionally assists with office tasks at a family-owned construction business. 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 strategies. The firm supports over 23,000 advisors nationwide and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Hannah Neal is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at KCS Wealth Advisory, Merrill, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Prior to entering the financial sector, she was employed at Starbucks Coffee Company. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Robert Wygant is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing based in Bellevue, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent eight years with Wells Fargo Investments, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics grounded in diversification principles and modern portfolio theory.

Vincent Ricci is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at SWAN Venture Fund, Purdue University, and Pagliacci Pizza, Inc. Ricci is also the president and sole owner of American Fulfillment LLC, a family-owned business that sold household items on Amazon and is currently inactive. Merrill, along 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 institutional investors.