James Nguyen is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he focuses on developing personalized financial plans tailored to his clients' unique needs and goals. He has held this position since 2025. Prior to his current role, James worked in various positions at Fidelity Investments, including Financial Consultant from 2021 to 2025 and Planning Consultant from 2020 to 2021. His earlier experience includes serving as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch, Bank of America from 2017 to 2020 and as a Relationship Banker at JPMorgan Chase from 2016 to 2017.

Steven Schob is a Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where he oversees a team of investment professionals dedicated to enhancing the planning experience for clients. In this role, he focuses on fostering deeper client relationships, comprehensive planning, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement. Prior to his current position, Schob held various roles at Fidelity Investments including Financial Consultant, Planning Consultant, Investment Solutions Representative, and Customer Relationship Advocate, gaining extensive experience in financial consulting and investment solutions from 2020 onward. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Steven Schob enjoys recreational activities such as golf, hiking, sailing, scuba diving, and traveling.

Hannah Neal is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at KCS Wealth Advisory, Merrill, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Prior to entering the financial sector, she was employed at Starbucks Coffee Company. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Robert Wygant is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing based in Bellevue, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent eight years with Wells Fargo Investments, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics grounded in diversification principles and modern portfolio theory.

Vincent Ricci is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at SWAN Venture Fund, Purdue University, and Pagliacci Pizza, Inc. Ricci is also the president and sole owner of American Fulfillment LLC, a family-owned business that sold household items on Amazon and is currently inactive. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

James Lee is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. Prior to this position, he served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2025 and as a Financial Representative at the same company from 2023 to 2024. His professional journey reflects a focus on financial consultancy within Fidelity Investments. Originally intending to pursue a career in medicine, James shifted his focus to financial wellness after recognizing the significant impact thoughtful financial planning can have on individuals and their families. He is dedicated to empowering clients to make informed financial decisions and to build confidence in their financial futures. Outside of his professional work, James has interests in fitness, football, golf, snowboarding, and volunteering.

Jalen Lund is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he partners with individuals, families, and business owners to provide personalized financial guidance and strategic planning. He focuses on helping clients navigate complex financial goals, build long-term wealth, and maintain a clear financial future. Jalen specializes in areas such as executive compensation, personal retirement planning, and small business strategies. Many of his clients are successful professionals seeking clarity and confidence in their financial decisions. He emphasizes understanding each client's priorities to support their lifestyles, families, and legacy planning. Jalen holds a Bachelor's Degree from Seattle University and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, he enjoys basketball, fishing, spending time with his family, traveling, and writing.

Stephen Bowzer is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in providing personalized, comprehensive planning and portfolio management services tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities faced by high net worth individuals and families. His expertise includes education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income. Stephen holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Montana and has earned professional designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He and his team use a disciplined approach to wealth management, combining a deep understanding of financial markets with time-tested strategies to help clients build wealth, plan for retirement, preserve assets, and support the next generation. Outside of his professional work, Stephen's personal interests include fishing, golfing, hunting, and skiing.

Thomas Conway is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Kirkland, WA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at D.A. Davidson & Co., Commonwealth Financial Network, and LPL Financial. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional advisory services.

Alex Minard is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works one-on-one with clients to define their financial goals and develop strategies to pursue these goals across short-, mid-, and long-term time horizons. He provides guidance on a range of topics including general investing, retirement planning, and managing financial priorities such as home buying and eldercare. Alex holds professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Washington. He collaborates with clients to adapt their portfolio strategies as their financial situations evolve, offering ongoing advice and support.

David Johnson is a CFP® and ChFC® with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones in Bellevue, WA since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns a commercial rental property in Bellevue. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a national network of more than 23,000 advisors.

Courtney Jones is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2025. She began her career at Fidelity Investments in 2023 as a Financial Representative, then served as an Investment Consultant from 2024 to 2025 before advancing to her current position. In her work, Courtney focuses on understanding each client's unique background and goals to identify the opportunities that wealth can provide. She collaborates with clients to analyze strengths and vulnerabilities within their financial plans to help build a future with careful consideration. Outside of her professional role, Courtney has interests in camping, cooking and baking, hiking, parenthood, swimming, and yoga.

Min Li is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2026, Min held various roles including positions at Meta via Intelliswift, Luckyclover LLC, and Incyte Corp. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Dawn Williams is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 37 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2009. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate personalized Recommendation Reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Rodney Tameno is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Issaquah, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and National Securities Corporation, with nearly a decade at VFinance Investments. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold. The firm utilizes proprietary research and planning tools to deliver customized recommendations, integrating advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

John Coeuille is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Bellevue, WA, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CUSO Financial Services, Prudential Investment Management Services, USAA Financial Planning Services, and Genis Capital Management LLC. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Thomas Grava is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he is part of a three-advisor team supported by two associates. He grew up in Washington State and currently resides in Lake Forest Park. With over 80 years of combined team experience at Merrill Lynch, Thomas focuses on guiding clients through complex financial environments with an emphasis on education and personalized wealth management strategies. His expertise covers a wide range of client needs, including family wealth management, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, LGBT wealth planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, socially responsible and ESG investing, and retirement income strategies. Thomas works closely with clients to develop tailored financial plans that reflect their long-term goals and values. He holds several professional designations, including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Thomas earned a Bachelor's Degree from Washington State University. Outside of his professional role, he is involved in community volunteer activities and enjoys boating, cooking, gardening, reading, swimming, and spending time with his family.

Cherise Briggs Hand is a Series 66-licensed advisor with Equitable Advisors, based in Bellevue, WA. She joined Equitable Advisors in 2025 and has one year of industry experience. Outside of financial advising, she works as a yoga instructor at several YogaSix locations and has experience in the hospitality and service industries. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party program sponsors.

Benjamin Bear is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He worked at Pruco Securities, LLC from 2000 to 2024 before joining LPL Enterprise. Bear serves on the board of the National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors, overseeing one of the four regions in Washington State and participating in member recruitment and event organization. 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 employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and a wrap program, alongside affiliated insurance and trust services.

Rachel Knight is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bellevue, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Waddell & Reed, Inc., various insurance carriers, and several nonprofit foundations. She serves as secretary on the board of the Sundance Glen Homeowners Association. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.