Ligaya Choo is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 5 years of industry experience. She has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2021, following a 29-year tenure at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Prior to her current role, she accumulated extensive experience within the same organization. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities, operating with a non-discretionary program that relies on an in-house manager solutions team and a centralized due-diligence framework.

Todd Kelly is a financial advisor with Merrill in Bellevue, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Banchero Disability Partners, a charitable organization supporting adults with developmental disabilities, and serves as a board member for the Queen Anne Little League, overseeing the teen umpire program. Merrill offers managed account services primarily to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, featuring a range of model-based and discretionary strategies implemented by Managed Account Advisors LLC and third-party managers. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries, integrating investment management with broader Bank of America services.

Alyssa Jarman is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving with OSAIC since 2020. She previously worked at Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co from 2016 to 2020. Jarman is engaged in several insurance-related activities, including providing financial education seminars and working as an insurance agent licensed in life, disability, and long-term care insurance. She also owns a vacation rental property. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services with access to various investment platforms and third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Vincent La Cava is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Yarrow Point, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to support clients, with a focus on assets held within Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Curtis Geathers Jr. is a financial advisor with Merrill in Bellevue, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill since 2023, as well as prior positions in various industries including education and retail. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional fiduciaries.

Timothy French is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 13 years of industry experience, including roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and key Investment Services, LLC. He is based in Seattle, WA. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, delivering customized asset-allocation advice and performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Michael Oldenburg is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and has worked at firms including Financial Engines Advisors and TD Ameritrade. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with The Oshibori Company LLC, a business specializing in the marketing and sales of wet and dry hand towels and warmers. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services primarily focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients, managing both model-based and customized portfolios through advisor-led and online platforms.

Ena Dominique Villarete is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Kent, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing nine years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is co-owner of VH Enterprise LLC, a real estate business. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to develop written recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Bradford Richardson is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2018. In this role, he collaborates individually with a select group of clients and their families to assist them in working toward their financial security by providing a range of financial products and services tailored to their unique situations and goals. Prior to his current position, Bradford gained experience as an Investment Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2015 to 2018, and as a Wealth Manager at USAA from 2011 to 2015. He has held Certified Financial Planner roles at several firms including Chase Investments, CUSO Financial Services, Raymond James & Associates, and Charles Schwab, spanning from 1995 to 2011. Outside of his professional work, Bradford has interests in football and kayaking.

Callahan Wales is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2020. Prior to his advisory role, he was involved with Gravity Winery and Newport Properties, and he attended the University of Michigan from 2014 to 2018. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, offering tailored recommendation reports that address income, Social Security, and tax strategies. The firm employs a centralized consulting team that combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, algorithm-supported advice.

Joseph Allen is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he provides clients and their families with access to Fidelity's extensive resources, offering personalized and dedicated relationships through collaborative and customized strategic financial planning and investment strategy development and implementation. His approach includes tracking progress towards financial goals to help clients remain confident regardless of economic conditions. Joseph has held various positions in the financial services industry, including Senior Financial Consultant at TD AMERITRADE, Vice President and Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch, Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Citigroup Global Markets, Client Associate roles at Morgan Stanley, and Manager at Charles Schwab. His extensive experience encompasses in-depth planning and investment strategy development. Outside of his professional work, Joseph's interests include the beach, family activities, fitness, football, music, and traveling.

Kim Fox is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent seven years with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Robert Maas is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 38 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a business called Too Belay and is involved in independent insurance brokering. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, written recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Andrew Dickson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2025 and previously spent nine years with UBS Financial Services Inc. in Bellevue, WA. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party data.

Cole Weaver is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Bellevue, WA, with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Outside of his advisory role, Weaver works as a commentator for Ballard FC and Tacoma Stars soccer matches and is a member of the French American Chamber of Commerce in Seattle. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates through a range of sponsored programs and managers, managing substantial assets on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Jianmin Gu is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Kirkland, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2018, he worked at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and HSBC Bank USA, N.A. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and manages several rental properties. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process and a variety of investment strategies, serving clients through tailored financial planning and institutional agreements.

Stephanie Ispas is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked in retail and educational roles, including at Sephora and Mathnasium. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across a variety of investment vehicles and fund structures.

Christopher Kyle is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of industry experience. He currently works at MassMutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Co, where he has been employed since 2023. Prior to that, he spent several years at Russell Investments. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and presents event-driven planning services in specific areas such as divorce and estate settlement.

Edward Conti is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Bellevue, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of advising, he is involved in independent insurance brokering. Ameriprise serves clients primarily through its retirement-income planning service, targeting individuals with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary retirement recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools.

Sanjay Das is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently advising at LPL Financial since 2017. Prior to that, he worked for 15 years at National Planning Corporation. He is also an instructor at Golden Gate University and a speaker for a parent-focused seminar series. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, utilizing model portfolios and research from LPL Research and third-party providers.