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.

Benjamin Mclaughlin is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His work history includes roles at City National Bank and RBC Capital Markets Corporation, where he has been since 2008. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored investment strategies managed through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

Jason Formo is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Shoreline, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at RBC Capital Markets Corporation for 11 years before joining Ameriprise in 2019. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities, with an emphasis on managed accounts and algorithmic support in its retirement planning approach.

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 CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James Financial in Silverdale, WA. He has worked with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 1996 and has experience at Fleury Financial LLC and Fleury Financial Group Inc. Higgins is also the owner and president of 360 Capital Inc. and works as an exercise instructor at the Haselwood Family YMCA. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and municipal entities. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary advisory services supported by firm research and a broad affiliate network.

Aileen Krohn is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Kms Financial Services, Inc. for 29 years and has been affiliated with Macaulay & Associates LLC for six years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Steven Harlow is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Incorporated and Bank of America since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing a residential rental property through a separate business activity. Merrill offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients via the Select Portfolio Solutions program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional fiduciaries.

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 worked in multiple roles within J.P. Morgan entities since 2017. Prior to her financial services career, she was involved with Cactus Catering Company LLC for four years. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Wealth Advisors. The firm operates on a non-discretionary basis, combining institutional advisory expertise with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Karin Blakley is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with firms including Waddell & Reed and various insurance carriers. Blakley serves as a Newcastle City Council member and is involved with Calliope Holdings LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by in-house and third-party research.

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 with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at PHH Mortgage. Based in Seattle, WA, Lopez has been with UBS since 2019. 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 utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

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 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns a rental property in Las Vegas with her spouse. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s investment process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, serving as an ERISA fiduciary and including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

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 licenses and having 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1999. Outside of his advisory work, Tubic serves as Vice President of the Fremont Chamber of Commerce and coaches girls' soccer at McClure Middle School in Seattle. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and affiliated investment options. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and is notable for its extensive retail advisor network and affiliated capabilities beyond traditional advisory services.

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.

Emma Moreno Rincon is a financial advisor at Merrill and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been working in the industry since 2026, with prior experience at Bank of America dating back to 2015. Outside her advisory role, she has been involved with Marymoor Park for over a decade. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Alexander Moore is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing before joining Raymond James in 2018. Moore is a partner in Salmon Bay Capital Advisors LLC, a business entity used for administrative purposes related to work expenses. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting through its Wealth Advisory Services Program to individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and investment recommendations, serving a broad client base that includes high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients.

Olive Siau New Goh is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license, with 17 years of industry experience. She currently works at J.P. Morgan Securities, where she has been employed since 2023, and previously spent nine years at Citigroup Global Markets. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework to inform its recommendations.

Monty Long Jr. is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Outside of finance, he is involved in the entertainment industry as an actor and model. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice and customized reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management services, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.