Patrick Kuo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and advanced modeling tools.

Braden Johnson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Bainbridge Island, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at JP Morgan Securities LLC from 2013 to 2019 before joining Ameriprise. Johnson serves on the Board of Directors for the Evelyn H. Fuldner Foundation. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement, focusing on clients with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to offer tailored, non-discretionary recommendations delivered by a centralized consulting team.

Norman Nakamura is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner with decision-making responsibilities in real estate ventures. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored investment programs and portfolio management through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, with features such as tax management and responsible investing screens.

Alan Blinn is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2006. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in independent insurance brokering focused on long-term care. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and automated tools to deliver tailored retirement-income advice through a centralized consulting team.

Alan Leung is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Zillow Group for five years. Raymond James & Associates is a large 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 and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a nationwide adviser network.

Jeremy Barrette 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 Wells Fargo and BECU and has military experience serving six years in the United States Army. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

John Stoeser is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bellevue, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Amani Rahman is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Redmond, WA, bringing six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2020, Rahman worked at the Kelley School of Business, Indiana University, and at the World Bank. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jeff Jones is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2021. He has held various roles within Fidelity Investments since 2016, including Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, Workplace Planning Consultant II, Investment Solutions Representative, and High Net Worth Service Associate. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Associate at Thrivent Financial from 2015 to 2016. In his role, Jeff focuses on understanding his clients' goals and concerns to collaboratively design, execute, and monitor financial plans that help them work toward their objectives. His experience spans multiple aspects of financial consulting and investment solutions. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Jeff enjoys camping, hiking, traveling, exploring food, parenthood, and spending time with his pets.

Eric Kinyon is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he leads and coaches a team of advisors in the Greater Seattle area, focusing on creating an environment that fosters excellent client experiences. Eric's career at Fidelity spans 19 years, during which he has worked with thousands of clients and their families across all stages of their financial lives. Prior to his current role, Eric served in various positions at Fidelity Investments, including VP Branch Office Manager, VP Regional Planning Consultant, VP Senior Account Executive, Financial Planning Consultant, and Financial Representative. In 2019, he also held the position of Lead Financial Advisor at Empirical Wealth Management. Eric's extensive experience encompasses leadership, financial planning, and client relationship management. Outside of his professional work, Eric enjoys boating, family activities, golf, skiing, and traveling.

Lorraine Brown is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Seattle, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2021, she worked at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and spent 17 years at Caesars Entertainment. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Paula Fedirchuk is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® and Series 66 credentials and has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Christopher Thiel is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he supports Financial Advisors and their clients in pursuing their financial goals through thoughtful planning interactions. He leads a team committed to providing a high standard of care. Before becoming Branch Leader in 2020, Christopher served as a Regional Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2016 to 2020. His professional experience centers on supporting financial planning and advisory services. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Christopher enjoys outdoor activities such as biking, camping, canoeing, fishing, hiking, and snowboarding.

Patrice Rue is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 35 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Robert Baird since 2014. She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers customized consulting and portfolio services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and management approaches tailored to client goals and risk tolerances.

Samantha Lutz is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She has held various roles within Raymond James and has experience in client service and associate financial advising. Prior to her advisory career, she worked in diverse positions across the hospitality and service industries. 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 wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, and municipalities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services with a non-discretionary approach to client relationships.

Nickolas Richendifer is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Bellevue, WA, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, he worked at 1st Security Bank and spent several years in full-time education. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in FUS Merchandising, a retail and online store based in Medina, Washington. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Daniel Cicu is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, New York Life, and several positions outside the financial industry. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Cade Navilio is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he held positions in the food service industry, including roles at Jacks BBQ and TopGolf. Outside of his advisory work, he maintains involvement with Jacks BBQ. Equitable Advisors serves a broad range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, operating primarily through LPL-sponsored programs and third-party managers.

William Schultheis is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Soundmark Wealth Management for 16 years. Outside of advising, he is the author of The Coffee House Investor, a book for which he receives royalties. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages both model-based and customized portfolios, offers sub-advisory services, and supports a large client base through advisor-led and online platforms.

George Andrade is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2000 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than 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, operating under a fiduciary standard.