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.

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.

Aileen Krohn is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Kms Financial Services, Inc., and is also involved with Macaulay & Associates LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management services, supported by a large network of advisors and integrated financial solutions.

Valerie Rivas is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan entities since 2017, including roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and JPMorgan Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research, incorporating an ESG eligibility framework and utilizing broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Karin Blakley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and having 21 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Waddell & Reed, various insurance carriers, and involvement in multiple local business and community organizations, including the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce. She is also a member of the Newcastle City Council. 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 other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across a broad spectrum of asset classes.

Eileen Days is a Wealth Management Advisor and co-founder of Chan Days Wealth Management, a mother-daughter team based in Bellevue, Washington. She works closely with executives, medical professionals, and privately-held business owners to provide tailored financial strategies, in-depth advice and guidance, and dedicated service. Within her team, Eileen leads business management and focuses on advancing an optimal client experience. She has expertise in investment evaluation, insurance selection, client relationship management, and connecting clients to resources and specialists across the Bank of America enterprise. Eileen has been a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management since 2008 and began her career with Bank of America in 2002. She has held leadership roles including Sales Manager of the Merrill Evergreen Market and Resident Director of the Federal Way Merrill Lynch Wealth Management office. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from Bastyr University and the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) designation. As a qualified Portfolio Manager, she can build and manage personalized or defined investment strategies for clients. In addition to her professional responsibilities, Eileen is active in the community, serving on the boards of the Bellevue Boys & Girls Club and South Seattle College Foundation. She also volunteers with Bank of America’s local Community Volunteer Group and participates in the bank’s employee networks. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, engaging in arts and crafts, playing games, and coordinating extracurricular activities for her three children.

Chad Garr is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Bellevue, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. from 2004 to 2008. Outside of advising, he has a 50% ownership interest in KIOKE LLC, a company that holds farmland leased for grazing and farming. 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 combines brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Matthew Klippert is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Mill Creek, WA. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has five years of industry experience. Prior to his current tenure at Thrivent, Klippert has worked at Fidelity Investments and has been involved with community and educational organizations, including roles at Trevecca Nazarene University and local churches. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning covering a range of topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs while keeping services distinct.

Beau Voutour is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2024, he worked at QBSI-Xerox for eleven years. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Shuzhen Xu is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Kirkland, WA, holding a Series 66 designation. Xu has over eight years of experience in banking and financial services, with prior roles at Cathay Bank, ICBC USA, N.A., and East West Bank. 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.

Brien Houston is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Seattle, WA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at PitchBook Data for three years and has held roles in various other companies. Outside of finance, he volunteers as an assistant coach for youth soccer and wrestling programs and serves as CEO of the MBA Student Association at the University of Washington Bothell. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

David Rockey is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has 34 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and its affiliates since 2018, including roles at First Allied Advisory Services and First Allied Securities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various investment management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Marko Tubic is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1999. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Vice President of the Fremont Chamber of Commerce and is an assistant coach for the girls' soccer team at McClure Middle School in Seattle. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and is notable for its extensive retail advisor network, affiliated investment capabilities, and fiduciary standard of care.

Mikkel Louie is Vice President and Private Wealth Management Advisor at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he focuses on helping affluent families develop and execute personalized wealth strategies aimed at growth, preservation, and transfer of wealth. He leads a team that coordinates with specialists to address clients' financial goals comprehensively. Mikkel has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, having held various positions at Fidelity Investments since 2000, including Vice President roles in Wealth Management and Regional Planning Consulting. He is a Certified Financial Planner™ and holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Mikkel enjoys cooking and baking, fishing, hiking, and solving puzzles.

Jesse O'Brien is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2011. He holds a Series 66 license and is based in Everett, WA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves over four million individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

April Wilson is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC since 2020. She has held prior roles at Penn Mutual Insurance Company, Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc, and LPL Financial. Outside of her advisory duties, she is involved in insurance brokerage activities and manages insurance sales for multiple carriers. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and access to discretionary and third-party managed strategies.

Emma Moreno Rincon is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her advisory career in 2026. She previously worked at Bank of America from 2015 to 2026 and Marymoor Park for 11 years. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Alexander Moore is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James since 2018 and was previously with Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2018. Moore is a partner in Salmon Bay Capital Advisors LLC, a business entity used to manage work-related expenses jointly with a colleague. 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, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting tailored through risk profiling and software-driven analyses.

Monty Long Jr. is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith. Outside of his advisory work, Monty is involved in the entertainment industry as an actor and model. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focusing on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments. The firm's advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to support its recommendations, which clients implement with final decision-making authority.