Eric Chen is Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2022. He specializes in working with high net-worth individuals, families, non-profits, and businesses on their wealth strategy. Eric focuses on understanding his clients' personal and financial situations and delivering detailed financial planning to help organize and improve their financial structure and strategies. Eric has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, previously serving as a Financial Consultant. Prior to that, he worked with TD Ameritrade as a Senior Financial Consultant and Financial Consultant from 2016 to 2020, and he was an Account Executive at Amica Mutual Insurance from 2014 to 2016. Outside of his professional work, Eric enjoys board games, spending time with his pets, playing tennis, attending theater, and traveling.

Aaron McDermott is a financial advisor with Cetera in Bellevue, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Voya Financial Advisors, the University of Washington's Michael G. Foster School of Business, and entrepreneurial ventures in fitness and hospitality. McDermott is also an independent insurance agent managing fixed insurance product sales. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary programs, accommodating various investment strategies and custodial relationships.

Damon Thompson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Edmonds, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, and periods as an independent advisor. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Brian Turnbull is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Seattle, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2017, he worked in landscaping and was involved with The House Christian Reformed Church for over a decade. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment solutions, 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 through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Michael Bonds is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Seattle, WA, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 26 years of industry experience and has been with Charles Schwab and its affiliated entities since 1999. Outside of his advisory work, Bonds performs as a solo acoustic guitar and singing entertainer. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset investment approach and centralized operational structure.

Alexander Ainsley is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career as an attorney after graduating with honors from Gonzaga University School of Law, where he was active in student government and law reviews. Alexander later transitioned to wealth management to address the needs of Northwest families seeking sophisticated and coordinated financial planning. He works closely with clients and their external advisors, including CPAs and estate planning attorneys, to align all aspects of their financial lives with their long-term goals. Alexander holds a Bachelor's Degree from Seattle University and a Juris Doctorate from Gonzaga University. He has earned professional designations as a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His expertise includes equity compensation services, family wealth management, college education planning, special needs planning strategies, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. He is involved in community organizations such as the Homes and Hope Community Land Trust, the Economic Alliance of Snohomish County, and Friends of the Educational Opportunity Program. Additionally, he serves on the Foundation for Educational Opportunity Board at the University of Washington. Alexander supports initiatives focused on affordable housing and expanding opportunities for underserved populations. Outside of work, he enjoys chess, football, music, reading, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Scott Mac Cormac is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2018, following three years at Merrill. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering non‑discretionary written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process includes centralized due diligence with both quantitative and qualitative research, and may incorporate ESG criteria.

Charles Gardner is a CFP® with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor with LPL Financial since 2019. He previously worked at Cetera Advisor Networks and Cetera Wealth Services for a combined 30 years. Gardner is associated with Swagerty & Gardner, LLC, an investment-related business operating as a DBA for his LPL practice. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions through a large network of advisers, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Binfeng Hou is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides guidance in areas such as investment consulting for defined contribution plans, international wealth management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Fluent in English and Mandarin, Binfeng works with clients from diverse backgrounds to help them make informed financial decisions. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Binfeng's approach focuses on building meaningful relationships and delivering guidance tailored to each client's unique goals. Outside of his professional work, Binfeng has personal interests in antiquing, camping, fishing, hiking, and swimming.

Aidan Neufeld is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Boise State University and Recreational Equipment, Inc., as well as involvement with the Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios for retail and institutional investors.

Richard Stewart is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Bellevue, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, LLC, since 1999. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a variety of asset-management programs. The firm works with clients through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and offers both proprietary and third-party advisory solutions, including ERISA fiduciary services for qualified plans.

James Russo is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Kirkland, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and has been associated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques in its financial planning process.

Ray Au is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Kirkland, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, Bank of America, HSBC, and J.P. Morgan. Outside of his advisory work, he is connected to a family-run math tutoring business in Mukilteo, WA, though he does not participate in its operations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct and employer-based financial planning agreements.

Colleen Pedey is a Wealth Management Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she partners with clients to understand their financial goals and collaborates to develop customized financial plans. She emphasizes building strong, trustworthy relationships with clients and their families to support their wealth management needs over time. Colleen has extensive experience in wealth management and client services, having held various roles since 1983. Her previous positions include Senior Wealth Management Associate at Coldstream Wealth Management, Senior Team Manager and multiple client relationship roles at Charles Schwab & Co., as well as operations and trust management roles at Tyee Asset Strategies, Northwestern Trust Company, and other financial institutions. Outside of her professional work, Colleen's personal interests include gardening, music, pets, reading, and yoga.

Clayton Packard is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked previously in construction and education sectors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a high school football coach for the Seattle School District, mentoring youth through athletics. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard and managing over $1 trillion in assets.

Deana Hale is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones in Redmond, WA, with 17 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2009. She holds interests in oil lease revenue in Stephens County, Texas. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, including managed solutions and separately managed accounts, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Autumn Zarkos is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Fidelity Investments and Seattle Pacific University. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both 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.

Aaron Campbell is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Bellevue, WA. He holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, his work history includes roles at Nordstrom, Columbia Distributing, and Royell Manufacturing. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients by offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm’s approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to match clients with appropriate advisory models or managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party solutions.

Gary Carson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Seattle, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at T&A Supply Company for four years and Pacific Mat & Commercial Flooring for fourteen years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment options. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

George Harrison IV is a financial advisor at Stifel with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Robert Baird & Co. from 2014 to 2019 before joining Stifel in 2019. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies.