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 with J.P. Morgan Securities in Mercer Island, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and Jpmorgan Chase since 2009. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

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 with Morgan Stanley in Kirkland, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, JPMorgan Chase, and Amazon. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and modeling techniques.

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.

Mark Ramey is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Edward Jones, his work history includes roles at Whitman Global, Multi-M Contracting, and Fujitec Elevator. Outside of finance, he is the owner and Chief Business Development Officer of Mint Building Services LLC, a company focused on office cleaning business development. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and offers a wide range of advisory and investment services under a fiduciary standard.

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 65 and Series 63 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at New York Life Insurance Co., NYLIFE Securities LLC, PHP Agency, Paladin Services, and Sunrise Identity. Outside of his advisory work, he is active in community service as a volunteer with the Rotary Club of Seattle, a board member of We Heart Seattle, and a teacher at North Seattle College. Baird’s DDK Group, part of the firm’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both manager-traded and model-traded strategies alongside tax management and direct indexing.

Cody Laing is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Renton, WA, holding a Series 66 designation. He has less than one year of industry experience and has previously worked at AGP Wealth Advisors and held various roles related to California Polytechnic State University. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which combines research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools to provide written recommendations and ongoing advice.

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 with Morgan Stanley in Kirkland, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, as well as Citigroup Global Markets starting in 2003. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Darrell Douglas is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Renton, WA, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with at least $1 million in net 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 deliver tailored, algorithm-supported advice, primarily for clients with assets managed within Ameriprise accounts.

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 at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities, and Wells Fargo Clearing. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management 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.