Farin Cohen is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Seattle, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining RBC in 2018, Cohen worked at Ameriprise Financial and Mass Mutual. Outside of advising, Cohen is involved in a music-related hobby that is not income-generating. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

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.

Chenlin Xiao is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, Xiao worked at Yranela & Associates, PLLC, and has been affiliated with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2013. Xiao was also involved with the Pacific Northwest Basketball Officials Association for seven years. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources, employing diversification principles and modern portfolio theory in its investment evaluations.

James Le Roy is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with five years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2021 and previously worked at Seattle Children’s from 2010 to 2020. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, affiliated mutual funds, and tax-efficient services.

Paula Guinasso is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 35 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2008. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to each client's risk profile.

David Moskovitz is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Seattle, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and also has experience at City National Bank starting in 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership interests in LLCs related to photorocket and biofuels investments as well as boarding horses. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs that include portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services. The firm utilizes a blend of in-house and third-party managers and offers customizable strategies aligned with clients’ Advisory Risk Profiles.

John Scott is a CFA® charterholder and holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Seattle, where he has been since 2020. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at Amazon and T-Mobile. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured planning process supported by the Global Investment Committee’s return estimates and scenario modeling.

John Jacobs is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and has prior experience with Citigroup Global Markets dating back to 1993. Jacobs serves as a board member of the Rainier Golf & Country Club in Seattle. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including customized financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and scenario modeling.

Hari Gonzalez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Seattle, WA, holding the Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Patricia Perez is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones in Bainbridge Island, Washington, and has 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Carl Bailey is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC for nine years before joining Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and subsequently Ameriprise. Outside of his advisory role, he owns CLBJ Impact Strategies, LLC, a consulting business, and serves as the immediate past chair on the board of Leadership Tomorrow Seattle. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Brian Richardson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Benjamin Bear is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Pruco Securities, LLC for 24 years before joining LPL Enterprise. Bear serves as a board member for the National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors, overseeing one of the four regions in Washington State. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing research, model portfolios, and third-party strategists, alongside access to insurance products through affiliated entities.

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.