James Thompson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Grove Point Investments LLC, Woodbury Financial Services Inc, and the Thompson Financial Group, a firm he was involved with for over a decade. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive research tools and a broad network of over 22,000 advisors.

Edward Bang is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Tukwila, WA, with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at Merrill, Bank of America, and Boeing Employee Credit Union. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and extensive operational resources.

Sangeeta Heines is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Bellevue, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having three years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is listed as a partner in Heinessight Enterprises, a multimedia business owned by her husband that publishes books and produces a podcast. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and includes a range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Justin Keeler is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Thrivent Financial since 2019. Prior to his advisory career, he operated Keeler Fine Finishing for five years. Keeler is involved in youth outreach as a Golf Tournament Committee Member for Federal Way Young Life. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, focusing on comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm offers these services through a network of advisors and allows clients to integrate planning with managed-account programs under a single billing option.

Jennifer Brandt is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 24 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Columbia Bank, Cetera, RBC Capital Markets, Morgan Stanley, and Russell Investments. Additionally, she is involved with Columbia Wealth Advisors in Tacoma, supporting financial advisors outside of her primary role. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by advanced analytical tools and maintains unique affiliations such as a municipal advisor and specialized SIMPLE IRA employer advisory services.

Jon Gerhardt is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner and owner of a coin-operated laundry facility in Seattle. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, encompassing discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Noah Bershatsky is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Milton, WA, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1999. Outside of his advisory work, he runs a photography blog and engages in software reviews related to photography. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of managed strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated investment products, operating under a fiduciary standard and maintaining a large retail advisor and branch presence.

Joseph Berkery Jr. is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Merrill, where he worked for over three decades. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a broad range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to tailor solutions based on proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Kevin Tefft is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and UBS Financial Services. Tefft has been with Ameriprise since 2021. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm that serves individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients near or in retirement. The firm uses a centralized team to produce detailed recommendation reports that incorporate investment research and algorithmic analysis, working within a defined investment universe that includes affiliated products and partnerships.

Blake Rossman is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2024. In this role, he focuses on understanding clients' unique financial situations and guiding them towards their financial goals. He emphasizes educating clients to ensure they feel comfortable and confident in their financial decisions. Blake has held several positions in the financial services industry, including Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2024, Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2021 to 2023, Investment Solutions Representative at Fidelity Investments in 2021, and Paraplanner at TrueWealth Financial Partners from 2019 to 2021. Outside of his professional work, Blake has personal interests that include boating, camping, motorcycles, photography, and surfing.

Darrell Mc Manus is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Seattle, WA. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, Morgan Stanley, U.S. Bank, and U.S. Bancorp Investments. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary program.

Cade Mossman is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving at LPL Financial since 2026. Prior to joining LPL, he worked for Northwestern Mutual in various capacities from 2010 to 2026. He is also affiliated with the University of Washington. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Douglas Andrews is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with RBC since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner and part partner of Sterling Athletics, a company specializing in customized sporting goods, and serves on the boards of Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital and Asher 360, a nonprofit focused on police active shooter response. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, provides services to individual, institutional, and charitable clients through a range of advisory programs that include discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services. The firm offers tailored investment strategies implemented via a mix of in-house and third-party managers, supported by RBC’s extensive capital markets capabilities.

Scott Cunningham is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in University Place, WA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing Services since 2020 and previously spent nine years at Key Private Bank. 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 IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options, than is typical for large institutional advisers.

Shane Walker is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has one year of industry experience, having joined Wells Fargo in 2026. His prior work includes roles at several companies across different sectors, including Excavators Northwest and Higher Self Fitness. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Yi Yu is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2025, Yi Yu worked at HSBC Bank USA, N.A. and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. for nearly a decade. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s advisory approach includes a broad range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Kellen Larsen is a financial advisor with Cetera in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Northwestern Mutual and MassMutual. He is also involved in outside insurance sales, focusing on life, fixed annuities, disability, long-term care, and health insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide independent advisory network serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that supports various investment strategies and program structures.

Kevin Reed is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2015. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Robert Melvin is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2014. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm’s investment process combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, utilizing model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Daniel Mingo is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Oppenheimer, U.S. Bancorp Investments, and Piper Sandler & Co. He serves as an executor for his mother’s estate in Livingston, MT. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.