Alex Foust is a financial advisor at Columbia Advisory Partners, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked in roles outside the financial sector, including at Poole's Pub House and Eastern Washington University. Additionally, he has experience as a life and health insurance producer. Columbia Advisory Partners provides comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and limited accounting and business consulting services to individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and private fund investors. The firm employs model-driven, diversified portfolios and offers both discretionary management and access to third-party actively managed models, while maintaining direct involvement with affiliated private funds.

Keith Browning is a financial advisor at Columbia Advisory Partners, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and joined Columbia Advisory Partners in 2021 after seven years with the Nine Mile Falls School District in Spokane, WA. Columbia Advisory Partners provides comprehensive financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, and limited accounting and business consulting services to individuals, corporations, 401(k) plans, and private fund investors. The firm manages diversified, model-driven portfolios using ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, and fixed income, incorporating Modern Portfolio Theory and fundamental analysis as core methods.

John Michael Larson is a financial advisor at Richards Merrill Wealth Management in Spokane, WA, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Richards Merrill & Peterson Inc in 2022, he worked at Stryker from 2016 to 2022. Richards Merrill Wealth Management is a team advisory firm managing approximately $643.6 million for about 1,270 clients, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management and financial planning with a focus on mutual funds, equities, bonds, ETFs, and other securities, using both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies guided by documented client goals and risk tolerance.

Cameron Scott is a financial advisor with Griffiths, Dreher & Evans, P.S., CPAs, holding a Series 65 designation and six years of industry experience. He has been with Griffiths, Dreher & Evans since 2017. Outside of advisory work, he previously worked for Five Mile Pizza and Eastern Washington University. Griffiths, Dreher & Evans is an SEC-registered investment adviser and CPA firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, business owners, and retired entrepreneurs. The firm provides discretionary investment management alongside accounting, business valuation, and business-sales advisory services, emphasizing coordinated management of clients’ business and personal finances.

Brett Smith is a financial advisor with Griffiths, Dreher & Evans, P.S., CPAs in Spokane, WA, holding the PFS™ designation and Series 65 license. He has 15 years of industry experience and has been with the firm since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a practitioner at the CPA firm Griffiths, Dreher & Evans. Griffiths, Dreher & Evans, P.S., CPAs provides discretionary investment management to individuals, business owners, trusts, and CPA clientele, alongside accounting, business valuation, and business sales advisory services. The firm manages over $232 million in discretionary assets and integrates accounting with investment management, emphasizing asset-class investing, global diversification, and portfolio efficiency primarily through mutual funds and ETFs.

David Browning is a financial advisor at Columbia Advisory Partners, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Columbia Advisory Partners, he worked for 13 years at the Mead School District. Columbia Advisory Partners provides comprehensive financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, and limited accounting and business consulting to individuals, corporations, 401(k) plans, and private fund investors. The firm uses diversified, model-driven portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory and fundamental analysis, and it manages both discretionary portfolios and collaborative active management solutions.

Steven Larsen is a financial advisor with Columbia Advisory Partners, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Columbia Advisory Partners since 2005 and also serves as CEO of AET Investment Services, LLC, where he is responsible for operations and sales. Additionally, Steven is a partner and manager at Steward Alts, LLC, managing real estate and private credit deals. Columbia Advisory Partners provides comprehensive financial planning and investment management services to individuals, corporations, 401(k) plans, and private fund investors. The firm employs diversified, model-driven portfolios and is notable for its involvement with affiliated private funds and its integrated approach combining investment advisory with accounting and broker-dealer services.

Robert Nelson Jr. is a financial advisor with Nelson Securities, Inc. in Spokane, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Nelson Securities, Inc. since 1992. Nelson Securities, Inc. manages approximately $272 million for over 2,000 clients through a team of nine advisors. The firm provides discretionary investment management and consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and nonprofit organizations. Their investment approach combines fundamental and technical analysis with a range of strategies tailored to client profiles and monitored continuously.

Soracha Haley is a financial advisor at Columbia Advisory Partners, LLC with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. Prior to her financial advisory career, she worked at Encoder Products Company and spent several years as a homemaker. Columbia Advisory Partners provides comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and limited accounting and business consulting services to individuals, corporations, 401(k) plans, and private fund investors. The firm employs diversified, model-driven portfolios using ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and fixed income, with a focus on Modern Portfolio Theory and fundamental analysis, and it also manages affiliated private funds including a Private Credit Fund.

Monique Corigliano is a CFP® certificant with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Richards Merrill Wealth Management in Spokane, WA. She was previously with Richards Merrill & Peterson Inc for 17 years. Richards Merrill Wealth Management is a team advisory firm managing approximately $643.6 million for around 1,270 clients, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm provides portfolio management and financial planning services using a disciplined investment approach with a focus on mutual funds, equities, bonds, ETFs, REITs, government securities, and CDs.

Raymond Eichten is a financial advisor at Griffiths, Dreher & Evans, P.S., CPAs, holding a Series 65 credential with four years of industry experience. He has worked at Griffiths, Dreher & Evans since 2021 and previously held roles at Leffel, Otis & Warwick, P.S., and Stewart-Longhurst. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in the firm's CPA practice. Griffiths, Dreher & Evans, P.S., CPAs is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, business owners, and retired entrepreneurs. The firm provides discretionary investment management alongside accounting, business valuation, and business-sales advisory services, emphasizing coordinated management of business and personal financial affairs.

Spencer Sprague is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with two years of industry experience currently working at Consilio Wealth Advisors, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Blue Trust and George Fox University. Consilio Wealth Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients through comprehensive wealth management, discretionary investment management, and financial planning. The firm employs a long-term investment approach combining Modern Portfolio Theory and fundamental analysis, and it utilizes technology partnerships to provide estate and tax planning services and consolidated reporting.

John Woodhead Jr. is a financial advisor with Alliant Securities, Inc. Turner, Nord, Kienbaum, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Alliant Securities since 2004. Outside of his advisory work, he manages a sole proprietorship dedicated to maintenance-related duties for rental property he owns. Alliant Securities, Inc. Turner, Nord, Kienbaum is a six-adviser team managing approximately $300 million for around 700 clients. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations, employing an investment approach that combines fundamental and technical analysis with continuous portfolio monitoring tailored to client objectives and risk profiles.

John Bevan is a financial advisor at Columbia Advisory Partners, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Columbia Advisory Partners since 2016. Prior to that, he was with Northwest Investment Advisors, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Bevan is a figure skating coach at Eagles Ice Arena. Columbia Advisory Partners provides comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and business consulting services to individuals, corporations, 401(k) plans, and private fund investors. The firm uses diversified, model-driven portfolios focused on ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and fixed income, applying Modern Portfolio Theory and fundamental analysis.

Kimberly Smith is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience, currently with Columbia Advisory Partners, LLC in Spokane, WA. She has previously worked at Columbia Private Markets LLC and AET Investment Services. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner and CFO of Steward Alts, LLC, a private placement manager for private funds. Columbia Advisory Partners serves individuals, corporations, 401(k) plans, and private fund investors with comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and consulting services. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach incorporating ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and fixed income, and is notable for its involvement with affiliated and sponsored private funds.

Susan Marshall is a financial advisor at Columbia Advisory Partners, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the PFS™ designation and Series 65 license. Prior to joining Columbia Advisory Partners in 2024, she worked for Griffiths, Dreher & Evans, Ps, CPAs for 29 years. Outside of advising, she is president of a CPA practice and vice president of a residential plumbing business. Columbia Advisory Partners provides comprehensive financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, and limited accounting and business consulting to individuals, corporations, 401(k) plans, and private fund investors. The firm manages diversified, model-driven portfolios using Modern Portfolio Theory and fundamental analysis, and also serves as adviser or manager to multiple related private funds.

David Vose is a financial advisor at Nelson Securities, Inc. in Spokane, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Nelson Securities since 1992. Nelson Securities, Inc. manages approximately $272 million for about 2,016 clients through a team of nine advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management and consulting services to individuals, families, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and nonprofit organizations using a combination of fundamental and technical analysis with a variety of investment strategies.

Jeffery Miller is a financial advisor with Nelson Securities, Inc. in Spokane, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Nelson Securities since 1992. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on a condo association and is involved in the general maintenance and administration of the property. Nelson Securities, Inc. manages approximately $272 million for over 2,000 clients through a team of nine advisors. The firm provides discretionary investment management and consulting services to a diverse client base, using a combination of fundamental and technical analysis across various investment strategies tailored to individual investor profiles.

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Zachary Lipton is a financial advisor at Fellowship Financial Planning with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Financial Advocates Investment Management and VALIC Financial Advisors, Inc. Outside of finance, he serves as a worship leader at Christ Our Hope Bible Church in Spokane, WA. Fellowship Financial Planning provides fiduciary investment management, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, families, business owners, and various entities. The firm incorporates Biblically Responsible Investing and utilizes a blend of quantitative and qualitative analysis in its portfolio management approach.