Jason Collins is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 license and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley, Merrill, and Chase Investment Services before joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank in 2012. Outside his advisory role, he is involved with JNCM Properties LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence.

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.

Karri Bruntz is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in North Bend, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 1999. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an agent for several LLCs related to Edward Jones joint ventures and other business entities. 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 national network of advisors and branch offices.

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.

Yuchi Arnold is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan in 2025, Arnold worked at Wells Fargo and Merrill. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence.

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.

Aaron Smith is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Ameriprise since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing an advisory business through Heritage Wealth Advisors LLC. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate customized recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Josiah Martin is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Charles Schwab. He operates his advisory business through a passthrough LLC used exclusively for that purpose. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software and collaborative annual planning engagements.

Susan Barnett is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and related entities since 2012. 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 manager due diligence and incorporates ESG considerations within a broader range of derivatives and commodities capabilities.

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.

Eric Callison is a CFP® and ChFC® with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Outside of advisory services, he co-owns a commercial rental property in Black Diamond, Washington, with his spouse. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices across the country.

James Nguyen is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he focuses on developing personalized financial plans tailored to his clients' unique needs and goals. He has held this position since 2025. Prior to his current role, James worked in various positions at Fidelity Investments, including Financial Consultant from 2021 to 2025 and Planning Consultant from 2020 to 2021. His earlier experience includes serving as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch, Bank of America from 2017 to 2020 and as a Relationship Banker at JPMorgan Chase from 2016 to 2017.

Steven Schob is a Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where he oversees a team of investment professionals dedicated to enhancing the planning experience for clients. In this role, he focuses on fostering deeper client relationships, comprehensive planning, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement. Prior to his current position, Schob held various roles at Fidelity Investments including Financial Consultant, Planning Consultant, Investment Solutions Representative, and Customer Relationship Advocate, gaining extensive experience in financial consulting and investment solutions from 2020 onward. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Steven Schob enjoys recreational activities such as golf, hiking, sailing, scuba diving, and traveling.