Philip Murphy is a CFA® charterholder with 22 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Smart Portfolios, LLC and has worked at PLM Investment Advisers, Inc. since 2006. Smart Portfolios serves retail clients, including high-net-worth individuals, by providing model-based portfolio management, signal subscription services, and standalone financial planning. The firm uses a proprietary Dynamic Portfolio Optimization engine and combines in-house modeling with third-party research and sub-advisory relationships to manage discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

Clarissa Candelario is a financial advisor with Private Asset Management Inc in Kirkland, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, The Retirement Solution Inc., HighTower Advisors LLC, Coldstream Wealth Management, and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Private Asset Management Inc provides wealth management and investment consulting to individuals, high-net-worth families, and charitable foundations, offering customized portfolio construction across multiple asset classes and regular, bound quarterly reporting with market-overview letters. The firm also facilitates direct and pooled real estate investments and supports clients with educational resources, hourly advisory engagements, and specialized services such as retirement-plan rollovers and tax-report preparation.

Cameron Reed is a financial advisor at Anchor Financial with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Anchor Financial since 2020, with prior roles at Gradient Securities, Covenant Senior Life, and Packerland Brokerage Services. Reed is also the owner of The Medicare Exchange, an insurance sales organization specializing in Medicare products. Anchor Financial serves primarily individual, non-high-net-worth clients through discretionary asset management focused on mutual funds and ETFs. The firm offers retirement plan services and third-party manager referrals, tailoring investment strategies to clients’ goals, time horizons, and risk tolerances.

Benjamin Englund is a financial advisor at Ceva Advisors with a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ceva Advisors, he worked at SLC Management for 16 years and held roles at several other firms including Aberdeen Capital LLC and NWAM, LLC. Ceva Advisors is a state-registered advisory firm that provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and trusts and estates. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach, using diversified, low-cost funds and bespoke portfolio adjustments, and offers private investment recommendations and direct digital-asset allocations as part of its services.

Tera Probst is a financial advisor at Sound Legacy Wealth Advisors, LLC in Kirkland, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with five years of industry experience. She previously worked for Banc of America Investment Services, Inc. for 20 years and Seafirst National Bank for 27 years. Sound Legacy Wealth Advisors provides discretionary investment management and integrated financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, qualified purchasers, and some institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of passive and active investment techniques tailored to client suitability, risk tolerance, and time horizon, and offers multi-generational legacy and family-office style services.

Steven Rosenthal is a financial advisor at Fulcrum Wealth Advisors, LLC in Bellevue, WA, with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in both financial advisory and tax-related roles, including serving as a CPA providing tax planning and preparation services through his own accounting practice and as a senior tax expert at Intuit Inc. Fulcrum Wealth Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, offering discretionary investment management, wealth management, financial planning, and ERISA plan consulting. The firm employs a combination of quantitative and qualitative analysis, modern portfolio theory, and third-party manager allocations to manage approximately $208 million in discretionary assets.

Katy Cook is a Principal at Abacus Financial Planning and decided to change careers and go into financial planning after creating her parents’ retirement plan. She saw firsthand the peace of mind that comes with having a roadmap to guide investing and spending decisions. Katy helps women and their families use money to live the life they want. She enjoys helping people explore financial scenarios and understand the long-term impact of small (and large) choices. Prior to being a financial planner, Katy spent a decade in teaching and independent consulting focused on “data for do-gooders.” She completed a BS in Mathematics at the University of Texas at Austin and a financial planning certificate with Boston University. She holds a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from Princeton University, where she was a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow.

Thai Duong Tran is the sole advisor at XSTAR Fund Management LLC in Redmond, WA. He holds a Series 65 credential and has five years of experience managing investments at XSTAR following roles at Neotech Ltd and Skyfarm JSC. XSTAR Fund Management LLC serves accredited and high-net-worth investors through a privately offered pooled investment vehicle and separately managed accounts. The firm employs a combined top-down macro and bottom-up fundamental research approach focused on undervalued U.S. publicly traded equities, using a concentrated and long-biased portfolio strategy with discretionary management.

Paul Henderson is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 16 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Heritage Road Advisors since 2021 and previously spent six years at Laird Norton Wealth Management and one year at One Day Wealth. Heritage Road Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, small business owners, trusts, estates, and institutional accounts including charitable organizations and municipalities. The firm focuses on independent financial planning and investment advisory services using a passive, low-cost asset allocation approach and offers additional services such as estate paraplanning and tax-related portfolio reviews.

Danika Waddell is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience, currently with Xena Financial Planning, LLC. Her prior roles include four years at Goddard Financial Planning and five years with the predecessor to her current firm. Outside of advisory work, she is CEO of Xena Rising LLC, where she speaks at events and leads retreats for financial advisors. Xena Financial Planning, LLC provides discretionary investment management and ongoing financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes passive portfolio construction using low-cost index mutual funds and ETFs, complemented by fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and offers services including retirement planning, tax-aware strategies, and estate planning.

Gregory Radovich is a financial advisor at Johnson & Shute Investment Advisors, Inc. with 29 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Johnson & Shute Investment Advisors since 1997. Additionally, he is employed as a manager at Johnson & Shute, P.S., a CPA firm, where he prepares financial statements, tax returns, and provides business consulting. Johnson & Shute Investment Advisors offers investment management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and business organizations. The firm employs a non-discretionary, long-term buy-and-hold approach using client-selected model portfolios composed of low-cost, passively managed mutual funds.

Dominic Hubert is a financial advisor at Schmidt Financial Management with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and previously worked for Deloitte & Touche LLP for 15 years. Hubert joined Schmidt Financial Group in 2021 before continuing with Schmidt Financial Management. Schmidt Financial Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth households, including trusts, estates, and retirement accounts. The firm utilizes a customized, non-model portfolio construction approach, blending fundamental and technical analysis and leveraging third-party research, while delegating manager due diligence to an external provider.

Mark Lalich is a financial advisor at GreenRock Asset Management LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services Inc and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, Lalich is CEO and board chairman of Rust Gym Inc., an educational subscription service teaching computer programming, and he owns Lalich Principle Consortium, a holding company with interests including an optometry business. GreenRock Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, companies, and institutional clients. The firm employs active, tactical portfolio management with the use of derivatives and may enter into performance-based fee arrangements, distinguishing itself among independent advisers.

Michael Sondheim is a financial advisor at South Cove Financial, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has worked at firms including Pacific Financial Solutions and American Financial Education Alliance. He has also served as president of Northwest Senior Resources Corp., an insurance agency and investment advisory firm. Additionally, he volunteers as a presenter for financial education workshops with a nonprofit organization. South Cove Financial, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, retirement and education accounts, and private entities. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management, employing fundamental and technical analysis and using a diverse range of investment vehicles aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Cleona Hernandez is a financial advisor at Greystone Financial & Estate Services, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and KMS Financial Services, Inc. prior to her current role. Hernandez has been associated with Greystone Financial & Estate Services, Inc. since 1997. Greystone Financial & Estate Services serves individual and high-net-worth clients and provides retirement plan consulting to plan sponsors and fiduciaries. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and ad-hoc financial consulting, managing approximately $103.6 million across about 196 clients with two advisors.

Allison Stewart is a financial advisor at Omega Financial Investments & Insurance in Kirkland, WA, holding a Series 65 designation and bringing 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Omega Financial and Insurance Services since 2011. Omega Financial Investments & Insurance provides discretionary portfolio management to individual clients, including both high-net-worth and non-HNW households, and operates a licensed property, casualty, and life insurance agency. The firm combines advisory and insurance services, using technical and cyclical analysis to manage portfolios with monthly reviews and quarterly reporting.

Kyle Weisbrod is a financial advisor at One Day Wealth in Edmonds, WA, holding a Series 65 designation with three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Savvy and One Day LLC, as well as self-employment and a period as a homemaker. One Day Wealth serves individual clients—including both high-net-worth and non-HNW households—as well as charitable organizations and businesses. The firm offers portfolio management and financial planning with a primarily passive investment approach, supplemented by deeper analytical methods, and provides educational seminars and workplace presentations on personal finance and related topics.

Brian Whitaker is a CFP® professional affiliated with Northern Lights Advisors, Inc. in Seattle, WA, with 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked for LNW Wealth Management, LLC for 19 years before joining Northern Lights Advisors. Northern Lights Advisors serves both individual and institutional clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm uses a client-specific approach combined with proprietary model portfolios and web-based automation, emphasizing mutual funds, ETFs, and direct indexing.

John Storbeck is a financial advisor at Omega Financial Investments & Insurance in Kirkland, WA, holding a Series 65 designation with 18 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Omega Financial Corporation since 1982. Omega Financial Investments & Insurance provides discretionary portfolio management to both high-net-worth and non-HNW individual clients, combining advisory services with a licensed insurance agency. The firm uses technical and cyclical analysis to select securities and manages approximately $70 million on a discretionary basis.

Amy Mutal is the managing partner at Prevail Wealth Management in Kirkland, WA, with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has led Prevail Wealth Management since 2012. Prevail Wealth Management provides personalized financial planning and advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, foundations, non-profits, and business entities. The firm operates as a fee-only fiduciary, managing approximately $260.8 million in assets for roughly 264 clients, using diversified, tax-aware portfolios primarily composed of ETFs, index, and mutual funds.