Joseph Phillips is a CFP® with 21 years of experience in the financial industry. He currently works at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., where he has been employed since 2012 and 2018 respectively. His prior experience includes roles at Chase Investment Services Corp. and Ameriprise. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s advisory approach emphasizes written asset allocation advice, manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Brian Rayfield is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bellevue, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools to support tailored financial strategies.

Matthew Truscott is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Redmond, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in real estate ownership. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of large institutional firms.

Yelena Alhadeff is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan in various capacities since 2009. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. Their advisory approach combines quantitative and qualitative research to offer written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Michael Kernan is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Bellevue, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 1992 and is also the owner of an agricultural business, BK Orchards, located in Woodinville, WA. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by analytical tools and has specialized offerings such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Osman Demir is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Kirkland, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Amazon. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and provides a broad range of advisory programs across retail and institutional markets.

Nick Negi is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He began his career at Fidelity in 2020, progressing through roles including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, and Relationship Manager. Prior to joining Fidelity, Nick worked as a Relationship Manager at First Tech Credit Union and Addison Avenue Investments from 2018 to 2020, and as a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones in 2018. Nick focuses on partnering with clients to understand their financial situations and priorities, creating and executing tailored financial plans. He emphasizes providing excellent customer service and fostering long-term relationships between clients and Fidelity. Outside of his professional work, Nick enjoys playing badminton and watching movies.

Kate Becherer is a financial advisor with Merrill in Bellevue, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 11 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Northwestern Mutual. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jason Franklin is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC for over a decade. Franklin is also involved in a non-variable insurance business sponsored by Prudential. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Stephen Morse is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Bellevue, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Co, PHP Agency, Paladin Services, and Sunrise Identity. Outside of his advisory role, Morse is active in the Rotary Club of Seattle, serves on the board of We Heart Seattle, and teaches at North Seattle College. He is part of the DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations using a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services. The firm employs manager-traded and model-traded strategies, tax management, and internal research to deliver advisory services.

Eric Brewe is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Kirkland, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and previously worked at City National Bank starting in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in advising on property activities through BREWMANN LLC. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

William Brooking is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Prior to that, he spent six years at Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and proprietary market analysis as part of its advisory process.

Trevor Alger is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Kirkland, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Crump Life Insurance for ten years before joining Equitable Advisors in 2023. Outside of advising, he is a co-owner of Belle Maria Salon, a hair salon in Kirkland. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and various asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm uses a combination of proprietary and third-party advisory programs, focusing on matching clients to models or discretionary managers while providing ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Bret Edensword is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Tukwila, WA. He has 13 years of industry experience, including roles at Boeing Employee Credit Union since 2018 and Edward Jones from 2013 to 2018. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across advisory and brokerage platforms.

Cory Shepard is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Kirkland, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2022, he worked at Edward Jones for 17 years. Shepard is also president of Haller and Shepard Capital Group, a business support company, and serves as CEO of Calmont Properties LLC, a property holding venture focused on owning and operating a building that houses their business and rental apartments. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning and investment consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary advice using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Adam Hutchison is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2018, and previously held positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner and landlord of rental properties. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Edward Balfour is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Bellevue, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at VOYA Financial Advisors and Axa Advisors, with multiple tenures at Equitable Advisors dating back to 2000. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm’s approach integrates personal and plan information with risk assessments to match clients with various advisory models, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Danny Edwards is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Duvall, WA, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 29 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 1997. Outside of his advisory role, Edwards serves on the Riverview School District Board of Directors and has held leadership positions with the Washington State School Directors Association, including President and Past President. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Angela Mathews is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Seattle, WA, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked for eight years at Evergreen HomeCare Services. Outside of her advisory role, she is the author and publisher of a self-published children's book sold primarily online. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment strategies and affiliated services. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Nick Pascoe is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he focuses on empowering Fidelity associates by providing them with the skills, confidence, and support necessary to reach their full potential. He has held several positions at Fidelity Investments, including Vice President, Regional Planning Consultant from 2022 to 2026, Vice President, Financial Consultant from 2020 to 2022, Financial Consultant from 2017 to 2020, and Investment Consultant from 2015 to 2017. Prior to joining Fidelity, Nick was a Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual from 2013 to 2015.