George Martonik Jr. is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Primerica Financial Services and Primerica Advisors since 1985. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm uses a tiered wrap fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Joseph Crest is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Puyallup, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked in various roles including at Lowe's Home Improvement and Amazon. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jacob Cronk is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Tacoma, WA, holding a Series 66 designation. He joined Ameriprise in 2024 and has prior experience with Equitable Advisors, Peninsula Community Health Services, and the WSU Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. Outside of finance, he was involved with the Blazing Onion Burger Company for five years. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports and provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Deborrah Murphy is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 40 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Securities America Advisors, Inc., KMS Financial Services, Inc., and VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. Outside of her advisory work, she owns Northwestern Financial Group, a DBA used for insurance renewals and administrative purposes in Washington State. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, and it features a multi-advisor platform with access to third-party money managers and proprietary investment models.

Brooke Baker is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Cetera and Edward Jones. Baker is also involved with Columbia Wealth Advisors, where she provides financial advice to clients. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and nonprofit organizations. The firm uses risk profiling and analytical tools to tailor non-discretionary planning and encourages implementation through various advisory programs.

Rhonda Hacker is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors for 15 years. Outside of her advisory role, she provides small business owners with assistance in setting up QuickBooks and also offers pet-sitting services for friends and family. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform that offers brokerage and advisory services, comprehensive financial planning, and various managed account programs. The firm’s investment process utilizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by risk assessments and rebalancing tools.

Janelle Embrey is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Yelm, Washington, where she has worked for 17 years. Outside of her advisory role, she is licensed to provide care services as the guardian of her adult son. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a broad client base, including individual and institutional investors, with over $1 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of financial advisors.

Ian Hartley is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2010, following seven years at Russell Investments. He provides investment advisory services through Global Retirement Partners, an independent registered investment advisor. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Mart Mitchell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to that, he spent over two decades with Russell Investments and its affiliated entities. Outside of his advisory role, Mitchell provides seasonal hospitality services at the Washington State Fair in Puyallup, WA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary managed solutions, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Robert Parrish II is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Puyallup, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. 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 and access to various portfolio and retirement platforms, supported by extensive advisor resources and technology.

Christopher Panagiotu is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 12 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with LPL Financial since 2020 and previously worked at Lucia Wealth Services, Lucia Securities, and Morgan Stanley. Panagiotu is involved in an entrepreneurial venture called CAPitalize Your Finances, LLC. 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 institutions. The firm offers diverse investment options including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting over 22,800 advisors and managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Daniele Ledvina is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in University Place, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 1994 and Primerica Financial Services since 1993. Outside of her advisory role, she participates as a blood and plasma donor for medical research with Bloodworks Northwest. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which features model-delivery strategies and selectively available separately managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure, delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Andrew Loe is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Puyallup, WA, holding a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2020, he was involved in the flooring industry and briefly worked at Acorn Brewing. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and operates a large network of advisors and branch offices across the country.

Traci Nelson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 credential. She has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies along with affiliated mutual funds and trust services.

Benjamin Baffa is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Bank of America N.A. and Merrill since 2014. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program for Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Charean Mead is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2008. 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 approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Ian Corneille is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Juul Labs, Inc. and DoorDash. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a rental property in Tacoma, Washington. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Philip Wuerffel is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. He has 10 years of industry experience, all with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member and Tacoma Chapter Director for KIROS, an organization focused on connecting Christians in business. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based financial planning without portfolio management for institutional clients, combining planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option.

Lisa Green is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2023. She has extensive experience in the financial industry, previously holding positions such as Registered Practice Associate and Registered Client Service Associate at Ameriprise Financial, where she worked from 2007 to 2023. Prior to that, she held roles including Branch Office Associate at Edward Jones and Project Analyst at Frank Russell Company. Her professional background includes expertise in client service and financial consulting. Lisa holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. Her approach to financial planning emphasizes trust, transparency, and personalized attention, aiming to develop customized plans that help clients achieve their financial goals. Outside of her professional life, Lisa has interests in the beach, cars, social events with friends, gardening, and traveling.

Blair Sexton is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has been with Edward Jones since 2004. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs with a fiduciary standard.