Charity Atkinson is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank in 2021, she worked at US Bank, Nordstrom, and Starbucks. She is also an owner and partner of Hammer and Saw Local Carpentry, LLC, a carpentry business serving homeowners in the greater Seattle area, where she handles administrative and marketing duties. 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. The firm’s advisory program uses centralized due diligence with a combination of quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates ESG criteria and derivatives capabilities.

Bolun Ma is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities based in Bellevue, WA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, Bank of America, and MassMutual Financial Group, as well as service in the US Army Reserve. J.P. Morgan Securities serves institutional clients such as plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments, providing non-discretionary consulting focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager research, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative due diligence with forward-looking capital market assumptions, incorporating ESG criteria and leveraging their derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Matthew Kroner is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Duvall, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His background includes roles at JP Morgan and various positions in the food and service industries. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Sara Houpis is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Kirkland, WA, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2024, she worked at State Farm Insurance from 2017 to 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize structured discovery processes and planning tools to help clients develop tailored financial plans.

Cassidy Dove is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with four years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Schwab, Dove worked at TD Ameritrade and has held various roles outside the financial sector, including positions in behavioral services and daycare. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

JR Fells is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2020. He collaborates with a team of consultants to help clients develop and adhere to comprehensive financial plans. JR emphasizes integrity, trustworthiness, and transparency in his client relationships, focusing on understanding clients' personal values, vision, and goals to assist them in working towards their financial objectives. Prior to his current role, JR served as a Senior Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2018 to 2020 and as a Financial Planner at Esoteric Wealth Advisors from 2016 to 2018. His professional experience spans various aspects of financial consulting and planning. Outside of his professional life, JR has personal interests in food, football, golf, and traveling.

Xin Chen is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Kirkland, WA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. Chen previously worked at Ameriprise, HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., HSBC Bank USA, N.A., and Wells Fargo Clearing. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and employs analytical tools such as risk profiling and probability modeling, supporting clients primarily through its advisory programs and partnerships.

Drake Stampfli is a financial advisor at Merrill in Bellevue, WA, holding a Series 66 designation. He joined Merrill in 2026 and has prior experience at NYLife Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company in the same year. Outside of finance, he is involved with Flatstick Pub. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Misner is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Redmond, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. His prior roles include 25 years at RBC Capital Markets and brief tenures at MML Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company before joining Edward Jones in 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a wide range of investment strategies and affiliated products through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Steven Judd is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL in 2025, he was with Grove Point Advisors and Grove Point Investments from 2021 to 2025 and worked at H. Beck, Inc. for nine years. He is also the owner of TrainingConnections LLC, a business related to investment services. 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 investment management services supported by extensive technology platforms and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Cassidy Richmond is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services with 9 years of industry experience. Richmond holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Ameriprise since 2014. Outside of Ameriprise, Richmond manages an advisory business at Heritage Wealth Advisors LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement planning with written recommendations and ongoing advice. The firm emphasizes tax-aware withdrawal strategies and relies on proprietary research and algorithmic tools within a product ecosystem that includes affiliated fund options.

Junzhao Liu is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Liu held positions at Tianfu Seattle, Timeless Tea Dessert Cafe, and the City of Seattle / Seattle City Light, and has been affiliated with the University of Washington in various roles. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a range of investment products and model portfolios.

Nicole Vankirk is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2016. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Steven Landau is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor at Cetera with 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Insurance Agency. He is also the owner and sole proprietor of two tax preparation and accounting businesses in Seattle. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large nationwide network of advisors.

Xin Dean is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2019, Xin worked at PNC and attended Penn State University. Outside of advisory work, Xin is a co-owner of a rental property in Katy, Texas, along with family members. Merrill, together 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Seung Yoo is a Financial Solutions Advisor (FSA) with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on understanding clients' financial priorities and developing personalized investment strategies tailored to their goals. In addition to investment advice, he provides access to banking and lending services through Bank of America. He holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Seung earned a Bachelor's Degree from Pratt Institute and a Master's Degree from Cornell University.

Joseph Osborne is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Bellevue, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill for a decade before joining Wells Fargo in 2025. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and utilizes research and analytics to guide investment decisions, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary consulting for retirement plans.

Stephen Jackson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 30 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and 65 licenses. His prior experience includes 17 years at Independent Financial Group and earlier roles at EPlanning Advisors Inc, Diversified Financial Advisors, Ameriprise, and a previous tenure at LPL Financial. 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 advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Kimberly Blindheim is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Sean Singh is a financial advisor at OSAIC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at OSAIC and Pacific Capital Resource Group since 2021. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in insurance sales, representing various carriers through roles as an insurance agent. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients. The firm employs a model-based investment approach utilizing asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services across multiple platforms.