Brian Richardson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Investments, LLC and Wamu Investments, Inc. His experience spans a range of roles within the Wells Fargo organization. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and utilizes research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute alongside third-party data to support its diversified investment approach.

Kristine Booth is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Poulsbo, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise since 2022 and previously was employed at Carters Osh Kosh from 2019 to 2023. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice through a centralized consulting team.

Douglas Webb is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated Private Bank since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory services to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process incorporates structured discovery and firm‑approved tools but generally does not provide individual security recommendations within standalone planning programs.

Allison Merritt is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 credential. She has held various roles since 2016, including positions at ClickBank and FiGPiN. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, managing approximately $671 billion in assets. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory solutions and utilizes research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute alongside third-party data in its investment approach.

Bill Congdon is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments as of 2024. In this role, he partners with clients and their Wealth Management Team to craft financial plans that align with their personal situations and investment preferences. His approach involves learning about clients and their families to provide clarity and confidence in pursuing their financial goals through a personalized planning experience. Prior to his current position, Bill worked as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2024. Before joining Fidelity, he held roles as a Financial Professional at Equitable Advisors from 2020 to 2022 and at AXA Advisors from 2019 to 2020.

Benjamin Mclaughlin is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and at City National Bank since 2021. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, supported by RBC’s integrated capital markets and asset management capabilities.

Jason Formo is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2019, following an 11-year tenure at RBC Capital Markets Corporation. He is based in Seattle, WA. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Steven Alonzo is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC since 2020 and previously at JP Morgan Securities LLC from 2013 to 2020. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment offerings.

Patrick Higgins is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 30 years of experience and has been with Raymond James Financial since 2009. He previously worked at Fleury Financial Group and Fleury Financial LLC and is the owner and president of 360 Capital Inc., an S Corporation based in Washington. Higgins also serves as an exercise instructor for the nonprofit Haselwood Family YMCA. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and analytical tools and supports a broad advisor network with specialized services including municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

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.

Steven Harlow is a financial advisor at Merrill based in Seattle, WA, with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Incorporated and Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a residential rental property through a personal LLC. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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.

Matthew Hughey is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank, and he served in the United States Marine Corps Reserves for 10 years. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offering proprietary research to support tailored client strategies.

Alexander Lopez is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Seattle, WA, holding the Series 66 designation with seven years at UBS and three years prior experience at PHH Mortgage. He has a total of five years in the industry. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Anthony Rugnetta is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, 49 Wealth Management, and Compass. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers a range of consulting and portfolio management services, tailoring strategies to client goals and risk tolerances using both in-house and third-party managers.

Mercedes Rodrigues is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Investments, LLC from 2006 to 2011 and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm uses research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions across a broad asset base.

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.

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.

Henry Martin is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, providing comprehensive financial strategies tailored to the unique needs of his clients. He partners with individuals to define their goals and develop portfolio strategies designed to help them navigate complex financial challenges. Henry offers ongoing advice and adapts financial plans as clients’ situations evolve, supporting priorities such as retirement, education planning, legacy planning, tax minimization, and managing new wealth. With experience working with clients at every life stage, Henry helps optimize employer compensation for professionals in industries like technology and assists in planning the timing of retirement. His approach focuses on delivering clear, actionable advice to simplify the financial decision-making process, allowing clients to concentrate on what matters most while feeling confident they are on track to achieve their goals. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations and earned a bachelor's degree from Washington State University. Outside of his professional work, Henry’s personal interests include cooking, fishing, football, golfing, hunting, pickleball, running marathons, scuba diving, skiing, and traveling. His philosophy centers on helping clients uncover what matters to them and their families to create strategies that pursue their financial objectives.