Alex Carter is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. He previously worked for Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for 10 years and maintains a longstanding role at SC Financial Group, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he operates a separate business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party managers, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Julia James is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS since 2021. Prior to joining UBS, she worked at Lululemon for two years and has experience in childcare services. Julia studied at the University of Washington from 2016 to 2020. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Luther Woodard III is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Crewe Capital, Cognitive G Capital Group, and BCW Securities LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is CEO of Sports Acquisition Capital, focusing on capital raising for professional sports secondaries, and he serves as a Zamboni driver for the Seattle Kraken. 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, and municipal entities, providing tailored financial planning and consulting services supported by a nationwide adviser network and a range of portfolio management styles.

Leanne Plancic is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Bellevue, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors since 2008 and was previously affiliated with AXA Advisors. Plancic is a member of the Greater Seattle Business Association's LGBTQ+ Business Community. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs, utilizing both proprietary and third-party advisory models delivered through a large network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Karri Bruntz is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in North Bend, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 1999. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an agent for several LLCs related to Edward Jones joint ventures and other business entities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Caleb Hamlin is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Kirkland, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at PlaceFull and POSaBIT. Outside of his financial advisory work, he is a co-owner and co-founder of Modera LLC, a music streaming venture for which he produces music and plays occasional live shows. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides ongoing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm uses collaborative, annual planning engagements supported by analytical software and offers specialized planning programs including divorce, estate-settlement, and employer-sponsored plans.

Carson Small is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in assisting high achieving individuals and families with complex wealth situations. His expertise includes navigating liquidity events, managing concentrated equity positions, orchestrating multigenerational wealth transfers, and implementing advanced investment strategies. Carson combines institutional-level resources with the personalized attention characteristic of a boutique practice. He employs a holistic approach that helps clients clarify their priorities, prepare for complexity, and develop purposeful, long-term strategies. Central to his practice is a disciplined portfolio design informed by a thoughtful and structured discovery process centered on each client's values and goals. Carson holds professional designations including Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Carson earned a Bachelor's Degree from Washington State University. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys spending time outdoors, particularly fly fishing, hiking, and skiing, activities that reflect the patience and discipline he brings to his financial advisory role.

Joseph Leedom is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors, Wells Fargo Clearing, Key Investment Services, and Merrill. 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 investment solutions including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Taraneh Mozaffarian is a Certified Financial Planner® with six years of industry experience. She is currently with Edelman Financial Engines and has previously worked at Soundmark Wealth Management, EP Wealth Advisors, and Leaf & Company. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services for workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages both model-based and customized portfolios and supports a large client base through advisor-led and online offerings.

Yashi Poole is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, supporting clients in managing and growing their wealth since 2022. She focuses on creating personalized strategies that align with clients' values, priorities, and long-term vision, offering expertise in areas such as college education planning, equity compensation services, legacy planning, liquidity management, philanthropic planning, small business strategies, and tax minimization. With four years of experience in the financial services industry, Yashi combines technical knowledge and real-world understanding to provide clarity, discretion, and collaborative relationships throughout every stage of her clients' financial lives. Her approach emphasizes empathy and discernment, recognizing the influence of financial decisions across generations and aiming to help clients move forward with confidence. Yashi holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Louisiana State University in Shreveport and a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Phoenix. She is a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Her personal interests include badminton, billiards, cooking, fishing, hiking, reading, soccer, tennis, writing, and yoga.

Yuchi Arnold is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan in 2025, Arnold worked at Merrill and Bank of America, among other firms. 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 a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

David Richardson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Renton, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, Richardson manages two websites focused on art and faith events through his ownership of Eventsfy, LLC and Jesus Live LLC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide non-discretionary recommendations. The firm serves a broad client base with advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Stephanie Forner is a financial advisor with Merrill in Bellevue, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She worked at Morgan Stanley for six years before joining Merrill in 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an executor for a family fiduciary matter. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Aaron Smith is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Ameriprise since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing an advisory business through Heritage Wealth Advisors LLC. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate customized recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Josiah Martin is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Charles Schwab. He operates his advisory business through a passthrough LLC used exclusively for that purpose. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software and collaborative annual planning engagements.

Susan Barnett is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and other investment firms since 2007. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 recommend approved funds and strategies.

Chelsea Johnson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 16 years of industry experience. She has held positions at Ameriprise since 2016, including her current role starting in 2019, and previously worked at the Washington State Auditor’s Office from 2017 to 2020. Outside of her advisory work, she is owner of Readermind Consulting LLC and serves as Chief Operations Officer of Thumper Enterprises LLC, managing operational and practice management responsibilities. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

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.

Hannah Neal is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Bellevue, WA, with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at KCS Wealth Advisory, Merrill, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Before her career in finance, she worked briefly at Starbucks Coffee Company. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning processes supported by quantitative modeling tools.