Ryan Griffith is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Bellevue, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2014, including its predecessor Axa Advisors, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he is the managing partner of Integrity Financial Wealth Management, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a large network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing a range of firm-offered and third-party advisory models.

Patrick Kuo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. 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, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and advanced modeling tools.

Margaret Haslach is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 13 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co. Haslach is involved in community and professional organizations, serving on the financial subcommittee and as treasurer for GENPRIDE, and she is active in public speaking and networking groups such as Females & Finance. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent financial professionals. The firm offers multiple investment platforms and strategies, including proprietary and third-party models, with flexible discretionary or non-discretionary management tailored to client objectives.

Norman Nakamura is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner with decision-making responsibilities in real estate ventures. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored investment programs and portfolio management through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, with features such as tax management and responsible investing screens.

Cathleen Ackley is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on assisting clients in developing personalized financial plans that align with their unique goals and values. Her approach prioritizes understanding clients' life priorities, aspirations, and legacies to create comprehensive strategies that address areas such as college education planning, legacy planning, liquidity management, philanthropic planning, special needs planning, and wealth management for women. Cathleen holds professional designations including Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She earned her bachelor's degree from Northern Illinois University. In addition to her professional activities, she is involved with organizations such as the Disability Action Network (DAN) and Merrill Women's Exchange, and contributes to community initiatives including DECA, the Washington CMV Project, and Special Olympics. Raised in the Chicagoland area and a Northwest resident since 2005, Cathleen has personal interests in nature and the arts. She enjoys traveling, wine tasting, exploring culinary experiences, and spending time outdoors in the Pacific Northwest. Her hobbies include baseball, cooking, dancing, drawing, ice hockey, music, painting, photography, and quality time with her family.

Alan Blinn is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2006. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in independent insurance brokering focused on long-term care. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and automated tools to deliver tailored retirement-income advice through a centralized consulting team.

Alan Leung is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Kirkland, WA. He holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Zillow Group from 2017 to 2022 and Addioz from 2016 to 2017. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and specialized municipal advisory services.

John Stoeser is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bellevue, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Amani Rahman is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Redmond, WA, bringing six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2020, Rahman worked at the Kelley School of Business, Indiana University, and at the World Bank. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than 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 financial advisors and branch offices.

Nicholas Jordan is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2004. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Jeff Jones is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2021. He has held various roles within Fidelity Investments since 2016, including Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, Workplace Planning Consultant II, Investment Solutions Representative, and High Net Worth Service Associate. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Associate at Thrivent Financial from 2015 to 2016. In his role, Jeff focuses on understanding his clients' goals and concerns to collaboratively design, execute, and monitor financial plans that help them work toward their objectives. His experience spans multiple aspects of financial consulting and investment solutions. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Jeff enjoys camping, hiking, traveling, exploring food, parenthood, and spending time with his pets.

Amit Trivedi is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with UBS since 2016. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Eric Kinyon is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he leads and coaches a team of advisors in the Greater Seattle area, focusing on creating an environment that fosters excellent client experiences. Eric's career at Fidelity spans 19 years, during which he has worked with thousands of clients and their families across all stages of their financial lives. Prior to his current role, Eric served in various positions at Fidelity Investments, including VP Branch Office Manager, VP Regional Planning Consultant, VP Senior Account Executive, Financial Planning Consultant, and Financial Representative. In 2019, he also held the position of Lead Financial Advisor at Empirical Wealth Management. Eric's extensive experience encompasses leadership, financial planning, and client relationship management. Outside of his professional work, Eric enjoys boating, family activities, golf, skiing, and traveling.

Stuart Ardissono is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed advisor with Raymond James Financial in Issaquah, Washington. He has three years of industry experience, including prior roles at Industrial Scientific and the University of Washington, and served in the U.S. Navy for five years. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services supported by analytical tools and maintains specialized programs for municipal and public finance clients.

Jeffrey Miller is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. He serves on the investment sub-committee for the Hamlin Robinson School in Seattle. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client solutions.

Kameon Thompson is a financial advisor at Stifel with 35 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. since 2013. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide investment analysis and allocation guidance.

Christopher Thiel is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he supports Financial Advisors and their clients in pursuing their financial goals through thoughtful planning interactions. He leads a team committed to providing a high standard of care. Before becoming Branch Leader in 2020, Christopher served as a Regional Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2016 to 2020. His professional experience centers on supporting financial planning and advisory services. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Christopher enjoys outdoor activities such as biking, camping, canoeing, fishing, hiking, and snowboarding.

Alahna Miranda is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Mountlake Terrace, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise since 2017, with prior experience at Mountain America Federal Credit Union and Designer Shoe Warehouse. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Vice President of the University of Utah Alumni Association’s Seattle Chapter and is a member of the Bridgehaven HOA Board. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored written recommendations. The firm serves a broad client base through advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Christian Zwicky is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Bellevue, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Robinhood Financial, Bank of America, Merrill, and Wells Fargo. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor financial plans and portfolio management solutions. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad range of capital markets and fiduciary services.

Patrice Rue is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 35 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Robert Baird since 2014. She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers customized consulting and portfolio services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and management approaches tailored to client goals and risk tolerances.