Rodney Bench is a financial advisor with M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 43 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Pillar International Insurance Advisors, LLC, Columbia Pacific Wealth Management, Ra Bench, Inc., and Nathan & Lewis Securities, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he is a member of Two Belles Farm, a vineyard that grows and sells wine grapes. M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations through a nationwide network of independent firms. The firm provides advisory and brokerage services such as investment management, retirement plan consulting, financial planning, and insurance advisory, utilizing both in-house portfolio managers and third-party sub-advisors.

Reegan Rae is a financial advisor at Coldstream Wealth Management in Bellevue, WA, holding a Series 66 designation with 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Coldstream in 2024, Reegan spent 12 years at Arnerich Massena, Inc. Coldstream Wealth Management is a 100% employee/director-owned firm serving affluent individuals, families, business owners, corporate executives, employee benefit plans, and endowments. The firm manages approximately $12.4 billion in assets and employs a team-based approach supported by an internal Investment Strategy Group, offering diversified portfolios and access to a range of alternative investments and affiliated services.

Madison Clark is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor at Brighton Jones LLC in Seattle, WA, with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Brighton Jones, Madison worked with the 21st Century Sharp Kids Enrichment Program and spent six years in the Wilbur School District. Brighton Jones provides wealth management and financial planning services to individual, high-net-worth, and family-office clients through multiple operating brands. The firm offers a whole-balance-sheet approach, discretionary portfolio management, and access to affiliated private investment funds and trust services.

Matthew Kelleher is a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. in Seattle, WA, with 46 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2014 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, Kelleher is involved in several real estate ventures, including ownership and management of commercial and residential properties, and serves on the Finance Committee of The University Club in Seattle. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of wealth management solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and conducts due diligence on third-party managers through its asset management group.

Jacob Jones is a CFP® with five years of industry experience currently advising at Brighton Jones LLC. His prior roles include employment at Westchase Golf Course and University of Mississippi. Brighton Jones LLC offers wealth management and financial planning services primarily to individual, high-net-worth, and family-office clients, featuring a whole-balance-sheet approach and discretionary portfolio management. The firm operates multiple brands and maintains an affiliated ecosystem, including private investment funds, a trust company, and legal services for select clients.

Eric Arndt is a financial advisor at Empirical Wealth Management in Seattle, WA, holding a Series 65 credential with five years of industry experience. Before joining Empirical in 2022, he worked at several firms including Carson Wealth Management Group and SNS Financial Group. Outside of finance, Arndt is co-owner of Art-O-Maddic, an art gallery and creative space, and serves as Treasurer of the Canby Arts Association, a nonprofit focused on promoting local arts and culture. Empirical Wealth Management serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering fee-based investment management and financial planning services. The firm employs Modern Portfolio Theory with diversified asset allocation strategies and operates several affiliated businesses in real estate, insurance, and legal services.

Collin Seifert is a financial advisor at Brighton Jones LLC in Seattle, WA, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes multiple roles at the University of Washington and positions at Greater Pacific Industries and Laurelhurst Beach Club. Brighton Jones LLC provides wealth management and financial planning services for individual, high-net-worth, and family-office clients through various brands, including Personal CFO and OpenPlan. The firm employs a whole-balance-sheet approach and offers services ranging from discretionary portfolio management to tax preparation and family office administrative support, supported by an affiliated ecosystem that includes private investment management, trust services, and legal offerings.

Gerald Kleber Jr. is an investment advisor with The AmeriFlex Group, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research, OSAIC, SagePoint Financial, Penn Mutual Life Insurance, and Hornor Townsend & Kent. He is also the owner of Summit Financial & Insurance Services, a business focused on insurance, benefits, and human resources. The AmeriFlex Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of advisory affiliates. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, third-party manager selection, and retirement plan consulting, delivering customized strategies via model asset allocations, discretionary and non-discretionary manager relationships, and multiple custodians.

Sally De Witt is a financial advisor at MissionSquare Retirement with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at firms including UBS Financial Services and Fisher Investments. MissionSquare Retirement serves state and local government employers, their employees, and certain nonprofit entities by administering deferred compensation and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers plan administration, recordkeeping, education, and advisory services, including discretionary Managed Accounts and nondiscretionary Fund Advice developed by Morningstar Investment Management.

Rebecca Wilcox is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of industry experience. She is an advisor at Coldstream Wealth Management in Bellevue, WA, and has been with Rainier Group Investment Advisory, LLC since 2014. Coldstream Wealth Management is a 100% employee-owned firm serving affluent individuals, families, business owners, corporate executives, employee benefit plans, and endowments. The firm employs a team-based approach supported by an internal Investment Strategy Group and offers diversified portfolios, tax-managed equity strategies, and access to alternative investments through a broad affiliated ecosystem.

Michael Welk is a financial advisor at Brighton Jones LLC in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Brighton Jones since 2015, with prior roles at Fortitude Advisory Group L.L.C., SCA, and Strategic Capital Group LLC. Brighton Jones provides wealth management and financial planning services to individual, high-net-worth, and family-office clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, tax preparation, real estate consulting, and family office administrative support through multiple operating brands.

Jacob Demharter is a financial advisor at Threadline Wealth in Bellevue, WA, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at OSAIC Wealth, Driven Investments, Mountain America Credit Union, and several other organizations since 2021. Threadline Wealth provides wealth management, financial planning, and investment consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, business owners, and institutional clients. The firm uses a discretionary, fee-based approach with diversified, long-term portfolio strategies incorporating third-party managers, tax-aware programs, and customized investment solutions.

Wenqi Huang is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with six years of industry experience. She has worked at Brighton Jones LLC since 2019 and has prior experience at the University of Washington and University of Washington Medical Center. Brighton Jones provides wealth management and financial planning services to individual, high-net-worth, and family-office clients, offering a whole-balance-sheet approach through multiple operating brands including its Personal CFO service and OpenPlan. The firm integrates discretionary portfolio management, tax preparation, real estate consulting, and family office administrative support, along with access to affiliated private investment funds and trustee services.

Mairin Murphy is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with six years of industry experience. She is currently with Freestone Capital Management, LLC, where she has worked since 2021, and previously worked at Fisher Investments. Freestone Capital Management, LLC is a comprehensive wealth management firm serving approximately 2,900 clients with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and private fund sponsorship. The firm employs a diversified investment approach combining internally managed models, third-party sub-advisers, and alternative investments with a focus on downside risk.

Lisa George is a financial advisor with B.O.S.S. Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining B.O.S.S., she was involved with Clothes For Kids for six years and worked with Maplewood Presbyterian Church for eight years. B.O.S.S. Retirement Advisors provides investment advisory and supplemental financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm primarily delivers ongoing services through co-managed arrangements with AE Wealth Management and by referring clients to third-party money managers or platform providers.

Rocco Pearson is a financial advisor at Freestone Capital Management, LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Freestone, he worked at Zevenbergen Capital Investments LLC, Symmetry Financial Group, Pitney Bowes, and The North Face. Freestone Capital Management, LLC is a wealth management firm serving approximately 2,783 clients with $11.49 billion in regulatory assets. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services, managed accounts, and financial planning, employing a diversified investment approach that includes internally managed portfolios, third-party sub-advisers, and alternative investments.

Richard Hultquist is a financial advisor with SCS in Bellevue, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 28 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles at Assured Partners and related entities from 2006 to 2025, with more recent positions at LPL Financial and AssuredPartners Investment Advisors. He currently provides investment advisory services through SCS, an independent advisor firm. SCS serves individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans, managing approximately $1.64 billion in discretionary assets across a 27-advisor team. The firm combines tactical, strategic, and dynamic asset allocation with various analytical methods to manage portfolios primarily on a discretionary basis, offering financial planning, pension plan advisory, employee benefits consulting, and insurance product sales.

Samiran Kundu is a financial advisor at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with HSBC Securities since 2016, having previously worked at HSBC Bank USA NA starting in 2010. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations through various client-directed and discretionary program types. The firm uses a structured investment process that combines strategic and tactical asset allocation supported by global asset management and fund due diligence services.

Gloria Long is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and was previously affiliated with the Heartland Institute of Financial Education. Long is also involved with St. Bernadette Church. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services, featuring proprietary and third-party model portfolios with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Carmen Iamandii is a financial advisor at Corient with nine years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Corient, she worked at Columbia Pacific Wealth Management and UBS Financial Services. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs a goals-based, team investment approach combining in-house strategies with third-party managers and uses risk management tools and stress testing to align portfolios with client objectives.