Andrew Amoroso is a financial advisor at Abraham & Co., Inc. in Lynnwood, WA, holding a Series 65 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Abraham & Co. in 2023, he worked at Thomas Consulting for six years and operated Amoroso Enterprises LLC, where he serves as a notary public. Abraham & Co., Inc. provides discretionary private asset management and related advisory services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, employing client-specific investment profiles and a combination of charting, fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to construct diversified portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, options, and selective small-cap holdings.

Maranda Blackwell is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. She has been with Sound Financial, LLC since 2016. Sound Financial, LLC is a team-based registered investment adviser with seven advisors managing approximately $170 million for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm uses a Modern Portfolio Theory approach, relying on model allocations and third-party money managers, and provides tailored financial planning alongside portfolio management primarily through mutual funds and insurance products.

Sean Bolen is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He currently works at Simplicity Wealth and Harbourview Advisors, where he is also an owner and insurance agent selling primary principal protected products. His prior experience includes roles at Leverage Planners Wealth Management, Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., and Edelman Financial Engines. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporate and institutional investors, and other financial firms. The firm employs a fund-of-funds approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, offering model portfolios managed with ongoing monitoring and optional overlays such as tax optimization and customized screening.

Joshua Mason is a financial advisor at The Mather Group, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank prior to joining The Mather Group in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner and owner of BugClub LLC, a retail business focused on strategy and technology development. The Mather Group serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, corporations, and other entities by providing integrated financial planning, investment management, tax and estate planning guidance, and family office services. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach with risk-based allocation models and offers customization options such as direct indexing and ESG portfolios.

Christopher Simon Wallace is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Forefront Wealth Partners, LLC and previously worked at Robinswood Financial among other firms. Wallace operates a personal holding company, Fridley LLC, through which he provides independent advisory services. Forefront Wealth Partners is a team-based SEC-registered adviser serving individual clients, business owners, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning, including estate and business planning, using customized portfolios and third-party managers.

Eric Cumley is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked for 15 years at Olympic Wealth Management LLC. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion for a diverse client base, including individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a long-term, diversified investment approach through model portfolios and customizable strategies, supported by an Investment Management team and committee.

Lauren Michael is a financial advisor with Sequent Planning, LLC and holds a Series 65 designation. She has been with Sequent Planning and UAG LLC since 2026 and has additional experience at United Life and Casualty beginning in 2021. Lauren’s prior background includes roles at the University of Washington and in the automotive licensing sector. Sequent Planning, LLC (doing business as Futurity First Wealth Management) is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan sponsors, small to medium-sized businesses, endowments, and nonprofits. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, access to third-party model managers, and comprehensive retirement-plan services through a structured risk framework and diversified investment approach.

Logan Olsen is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed financial advisor with eight years of experience at Plante Moran Financial Advisors. He has been with the firm since 2013, working in their Monroe, Washington office. Plante Moran Financial Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to both private and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, banks, insurance companies, not-for-profits, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside proprietary valuation models, using both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management strategies.

Paul Doak is a CFP® professional with 30 years of experience in financial advisory. He is currently with Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC and has previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Kms Financial Services, and D.H. Hill Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member for the Waterbury Meadows Home Owners Association. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a goals-based financial advising approach supported by proprietary technology and a combination of passive and active investment strategies.

Scott Hedgcock is a CFP® and Series 66 licensed advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He currently works at Compound Planning, Inc., where he has been since 2024. Prior to that, he held roles at Aletheian Wealth Advisors LLC, Washington Trust Bank, Cornerstone Advisors Inc, and Coldstream Wealth Management. Compound Planning, Inc. serves individuals, high-net-worth families, businesses, retirement plans, and financial intermediaries through discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and institutional advisory services. The firm offers a range of investment strategies including direct indexing and alternatives, and operates as a fiduciary with a focus on risk-based model allocations tailored to client goals.

Kevin Smith is a financial advisor with Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked with Mutual of Omaha and its affiliated entities since 1985. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed as an insurance agent, working extensively in health, life, annuities, long-term care, disability income, critical illness, and property and casualty insurance, and operates under the name Smith Insurance Services. Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory services to individuals, corporations, and qualified retirement plans through managed account programs, third-party money manager relationships, and retirement plan consulting. The firm delivers solutions via Envestnet’s platform and integrates broker-dealer and insurance distribution businesses within the Mutual of Omaha group.

Calvin Heck is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Everett, WA, holding a Series 63 designation and 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wedbush Morgan Securities since 2003 and previously at UBS Financial Services from 1999 to 2003. Wedbush Securities serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory and broker-dealer services, including wealth management, fixed income, commodities, and securities lending. The firm offers tailored portfolio management strategies and supports various account types while also providing custody, clearing, and prime services.

Cody Crawford is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with CreativeOne Wealth, LLC, where he has worked since 2025, and has previous experience at several advisory firms including SPG Advisors LLC and Dynamic Income Strategies LLC. In addition to his advisory role, Crawford assists clients with income planning and insurance integration through his work with Retirement Wealth Pro. CreativeOne Wealth, LLC provides fee-based asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting services to individuals, corporations, and other advisors, managing primarily discretionary accounts through a combination of proprietary models and third-party managers.

Ron Kirkpatrick is a financial advisor at Accelerate Retirement with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked at Kestra Advisory and Kestra Investment Services prior to joining Accelerate Investment Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a varsity basketball coach for a high school team. Accelerate Investment Advisors serves individuals, trusts, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm offers customized portfolio construction and comprehensive plan services while managing approximately $315 million in client assets and consulting on billions in retirement plan assets.

Valerie Miller is a financial advisor with Harbour Investments, Inc. She holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license, and has 23 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at KMS Financial Services, Inc. and Securities America Advisors, Inc. Valerie is the owner of Nocturnal Sun LLC, which serves as the operational account for her dba, Ben Cain & Associates, where she provides comprehensive financial planning and manages mutual funds, brokerage accounts, annuities, and life insurance for clients. Harbour Investments serves a diverse clientele including individuals, trusts, pension and 401(k) plans, as well as institutional and corporate entities. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing various investment approaches and platforms tailored to client needs.

Keith Vonderharr is a financial advisor with Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Mutual of Omaha since 2013 and also worked at LA Fitness Inc. for 14 years. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed as an insurance agent, focusing on life, annuities, and health insurance. Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory services to individuals, corporations, and qualified retirement plans, offering financial planning, managed account programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm delivers managed solutions primarily through platform relationships with Envestnet and uses Pershing as custodian and broker-dealer, while operating alongside broker-dealer and insurance businesses within the Mutual of Omaha group.

David Harry is a Series 65-licensed advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Simplicity Wealth and has a long history with DTM3 Corporation, where he worked for 17 years. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, institutional investors, and other financial firms. The firm employs a fund-of-funds investment approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, and offers model portfolios, independent manager selections, and technology-driven solutions such as a private-label asset management software platform and a third-party managed account program.

Thomas McDonnell is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with 16 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Morgan Stanley, Lido Advisors, and a lengthy tenure at E*TRADE Capital Management. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving over 20,000 clients across 66 offices, managing approximately $23.9 billion in assets. The firm offers coordinated wealth management services with an investment approach focused on long-term, diversified portfolios supported by an internal Investment Management team and customizable model allocations.

Kara Mitchell is a financial advisor with Advisor Share Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and having eight years of industry experience. She is also the president and owner of GoldenCrest Consulting, a business consulting and lead generation firm serving small business owners in various fields. Advisor Share Wealth Management, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, professional advisers, and retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, alternative investment options, and a web-based practice platform, typically implementing client strategies through third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios.

Jan Larsen is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 38 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Eagle Strategies (NY Life). He has worked at multiple firms, including Larsen & Warren Financial Group LLC and Larsen Christopher Benefits Group. Larsen also owns and operates Larsen & Warren Financial Group LLC, which sells New York Life products. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base, including individuals and institutions, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple program types tailored to client objectives, with a significant portion of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.