Curt Pederson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include long tenures at Ameriprise and MML Investors Services, Inc. He is also involved with Sound Wealth, an entity related to his LPL business focused on non-variable insurance products. 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, combining scale and diverse financial activities alongside its advisory platform.

Jamie Rosen is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Issaquah, WA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2025, Rosen worked at Blue Origin for one year and has experience at Central Washington University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Nicole Felix is a Series 66-registered financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 22 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she has involvement with Ocean Enterprised Inc. 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 combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client solutions.

Spencer Hill is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 license and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2021 and previously at Voya Financial Advisors from 2017 to 2021. In addition to his advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers.

Pang Chi Fan is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, N.A., Pang worked at Tzu Chi Academy in Seattle. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Taylor Upton is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at companies including Mod Pizza, Instacart, and Under Armour. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Charles Barber is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 15 years of industry experience, including 12 years at Edward Jones prior to joining Raymond James in 2023. Barber is the owner of Snoqualmie Valley Financial, a DBA under his parent company CCB Wealth Management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals and supports municipal and public-finance work through affiliations uncommon among large institutional advisors.

Erik Alexander is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include seven years at Voya Financial Advisors and multi-year tenure at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. Alexander is also involved in other business activities, including serving as an insurance agent selling life, health, disability, and fixed annuities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to a broad client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm operates a multi-manager platform offering a variety of discretionary and non-discretionary investment programs and maintains a network of over 10,000 advisors managing more than $256 billion in assets.

Samuel Gullette is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently at Cetera since 2023. He has held roles at WestStar Prosperity Group and Voya Financial Advisors, among others. Outside of advisory work, he is the boys vice president of Eastlake Lacrosse, where he supports coaching staff and community engagement. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse investment programs and portfolio management options through a large network of independent advisors.

Michael Hauer is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he spent 18 years at Rei. He also had a consulting role with ExpertVoice in early 2024. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment strategies and advisory services. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and maintains a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Therese Mille is a financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines in Issaquah, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Soundmark Wealth Management from 2011 to 2024 before joining Edelman Financial Engines. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes diversified model portfolios, a committee-driven investment process, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary advice through a large-scale platform managing approximately $326 billion across various client segments.

Ionut Cosmin Gubavu is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Enterprise, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, Allianz Group, and NN Investment Partners. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund, and registered investment companies. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Carey Tremaine is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 45 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2000 and is also involved with the Tolt Townsite Company, L.L.C. since 2010. Tremaine provides consulting services at the Sno-Valley Senior Center. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Tracy Crowley is a CFP® professional with 12 years of experience in the financial advisory industry, all with Edward Jones since 2014. She is based in Redmond, WA. Outside of her advisory role, she hosts a podcast featuring interviews with friends about their life stories and sells books related to workforce re-entry. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment options. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Renee Degner is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates based in Issaquah, WA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at American Funds Distributors, Inc. and Morgan Stanley. She holds a real estate license used exclusively for personal and family purposes. 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, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Doan Trang Bell is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2016. Outside of advising, she provides notary public services on a part-time basis. 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, institutional and pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and advisory services supported by a range of portfolio management styles and extensive research resources.

Nick Akhbari is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Fisher Investments since 2014. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, including pension plans, foundations, investment companies, and high-net-worth individuals, providing discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research through a centralized investment committee to construct globally diversified portfolios and employs tax-aware strategies and risk management tools.

Jill Murphy is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 23 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner of Smurfco LLC, a company managing commercial real estate operations in Issaquah, WA. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Keahn White is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in North Bend, WA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, White worked at Under Armour and spent several years as a full-time student. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Brian Carlin is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Fidelity. His previous roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, E*TRADE Capital Management, TD Ameritrade, and Waddell & Reed. Outside of finance, he is a co-founder of Cascadia Dread, where he contributes to film production, social media, and writing, and he also works part-time as an actor. He is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios across multiple platforms.