Taylor Monson is a financial advisor at Mission Wealth Management, LP with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Mission Wealth in 2025, Monson worked at Basel Capital in 2024 and has held various roles outside the financial industry, including positions at Costco and Table Catering Co. Mission Wealth Management is a multi-team advisory firm serving affluent and high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as institutional clients, with customized wealth management, financial planning, and investment strategies that incorporate a broad range of asset classes and advisory services.

John Keolker Jr. is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Fiduciary Counselling, Inc. since 2010. He is based in Tacoma, WA, and works within a multi-team firm of 17 advisors. Fiduciary Counselling, Inc. provides investment advisory, accounting, tax, trust, estate planning, and estate administration services to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and registered investment entities. The firm uses model portfolios based on asset allocation methodology and capital market assumptions, incorporating a range of investment types including registered and unregistered funds, ETFs, private investments, digital assets, and sustainable strategies.

Paul Glenn is a financial advisor with Composition Wealth, LLC in Tacoma, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 13 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Northwestern Mutual Investment Management and Edgewater Wealth Management. Composition Wealth provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach centered on low-cost, diversified mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented with individual securities and alternative investments, and offers fiduciary services for retirement plans.

James Ward is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Federal Way, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wedbush in 2006, he worked at UBS Financial Services and Piper Sandler & Co. Outside of his advisory role, Ward is involved in small business consulting through his ownership of WARDDEN LLC and operates an automotive repair business, Northtown Auto Clinic. He also serves as a director for a nonprofit homeowners association in Federal Way. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of wealth management and capital market services including discretionary portfolio management and institutional research, operating with dual registration as both an adviser and a broker-dealer.

William Foley is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving at Mission Wealth Management, LP since 2021. Prior to this, he spent five years at Gonzaga University and had a one-year gap in employment. Mission Wealth Management is a multi-team advisory firm that offers wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio management primarily to affluent individuals, families, and various institutional clients. The firm employs customized, long-term strategies across a diverse range of investments and provides a range of tiered service models including consulting and fiduciary plan services.

Chad Kasper is a financial advisor at RFG Advisory, LLC in Tacoma, WA, with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Edelman Financial Engines and Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. Among other roles, he has experience with Harrisdirect LLC, Stancorp Investment Advisers, Inc., and Russell Investments. RFG Advisory provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and select institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to alternative investments, utilizing a variety of model strategies and third-party platforms.

Roxana Rodriguez is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Fiduciary Counselling, Inc. since 2026 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank from 2014 to 2026. Fiduciary Counselling, Inc. provides investment advisory, accounting, tax, trust, estate planning, and administration services to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm uses model portfolios based on asset allocation and capital market assumptions, offering a variety of investment vehicles including private investments and sustainable strategies.

Mee Kyong Lee is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently advising at Core Planning in Tacoma, WA. Prior to joining Core Planning in 2025, Lee operated MK Lee Coaching LLC and has been involved with Seamfi, LLC since 2018. Outside of financial advising, Lee engages in online content creation under a sole proprietorship. Core Planning provides fee-based financial planning and wealth management services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a customized investment approach combining fundamental analysis and both long- and short-term strategies, utilizing in-house advice, third-party money managers, and model portfolios.

Jacob Mortensen is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience. He is currently with Mission Wealth Management, LP and previously worked at Hightower Advisors, Trellis Advisors, Cheyette & Associates, Inc, and Triad Financial Strategies. Mission Wealth Management is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm that serves affluent and high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as pension plans, endowments, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm focuses on customized, long-term investment strategies using ETFs, institutional mutual funds, individual securities, and a range of alternative investments.

Carl Middleton IV is a financial advisor at Composition Wealth, LLC in Tacoma, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC from 2002 to 2026 before joining Composition Wealth. Composition Wealth provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to a broad range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach focused on low-cost, diversified mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by individual securities and private investments, and manages approximately $9.47 billion in discretionary assets.

Ronald Devon is a financial advisor at Alera Investment Advisors, LLC based in Tacoma, WA, holding a Series 66 credential with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Triad Advisors, Wilson & Albers Company, LLC, Kms Financial Services, Inc., and Dynamic Capital Management. Outside of traditional advisory roles, he assists in client service activities at The Wilson Agency. Alera Investment Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, businesses, and institutions. The firm employs a primarily long-term, fundamental-analysis investment approach, using mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and fixed-income securities, and integrates its advisory services with insurance and pension consulting platforms.

Charles Greth is a financial advisor with Altitude Capital Management LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Equitable Advisors, Cetera Investment Services, CUSO Financial Services, and One Nevada Credit Union. Outside of his advisory work, he provides Medicare guidance and enrollment services in Tacoma, WA. Altitude Capital Management LLC offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals and high net worth clients, focusing on tailored portfolio management and consulting without account minimums. The firm’s approach centers on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon, using various strategies to maintain long-term purchasing power.

Daniel Hernandez is a financial advisor with Global View Capital Management LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. His prior work experience spans several industries, including retail, transportation, healthcare, and insurance. Hernandez is currently involved with McKenzie Real Holdings, a senior management business. Global View Capital Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plan participants. The firm employs a technical and quantitative investment approach focused on ETFs and mutual funds, supported by proprietary research from its affiliate AdvisorGuide, LLC.

Jeffrey Huff is a financial advisor with NFSG Corporation in Tacoma, WA, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 41 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at LPL Financial, National Planning Corporation, and Kestra Investment Services, among others. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in marketing through Jeff Huff & Associates LLC and has experience as an insurance agent with Western United Life Insurance Company. NFSG Corporation is an SEC-registered investment adviser offering discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, third-party manager selection, and financial planning to individuals, pension plans, trusts, and businesses. The firm customizes portfolios using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and frequently employs third-party asset managers in its investment approach.

Petros Koumantaros is a financial advisor at Intellicents Investment Solutions Inc. with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has been with Intellicents since 2018. In addition to his advisor role, he serves on the advisory board of the Seattle Rotary Boys & Girls Club, is a director of the Pano Koumantaros Cancer Research Fund, and teaches financial literacy to 7th and 8th grade students at St. Joseph School of Seattle. Intellicents Investment Solutions Inc. serves retirement plan sponsors, third-party administrators, HSA/VEBA account sponsors, and individual clients, including charitable institutions and municipalities. The firm employs a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach with oversight from a CFA-designated Chief Investment Officer and offers a range of services, including ERISA consulting, individual wealth management, and wrap fee programs.

Joseph Cilley is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors. His prior roles include positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, LPL Financial, Triad Investment Management, and U.S. Bancorp Investments. He serves as a board member of the Graham Hill Mutual Water Company, a charitable nonprofit organization. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion and serving a diverse client base, including individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using model portfolios and modular sleeves, overseen by a central investment team and committee, with advisors able to customize portfolios on various platforms.

Charles Borquist is a financial advisor with Mutual Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mutual Advisors since 2018, with prior roles at Envestnet, Folio Dynamix, Summit Advisor Solutions, and Strategic Capital Group. Outside of his advisory work, he is a member of several real estate investment LLCs. Mutual Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional investors. The firm employs both active and passive investment strategies with a focus on diversification and customized portfolio alignment, managing approximately $9.45 billion across 154 advisors.

Eric Mcginnis is a financial advisor at Forum Financial Management, LP with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at DecisionPoint Financial and Pacific Asset Management. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as President of RBJ Holdings, Inc., a holding company based in Gig Harbor, WA. Forum Financial Management provides fee-based wealth management, financial planning, qualified plan services, and educational workshops to individual and institutional clients. The firm also offers sub-advisory services and a turn-key asset management platform for other independent RIAs, utilizing model portfolios managed primarily with DFA institutional mutual funds and ETFs following a Modern Portfolio Theory approach.

Akeem Davis is a financial advisor at Alera Investment Advisors, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Triad Advisors and Davis & Associates LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in investment due diligence and research through entities such as Wilson Albers and Alera Group Wealth Services. Alera Investment Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, businesses, institutions, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a primarily long-term, fundamental-analysis driven investment approach and integrates advisory services with insurance and pension-consulting platforms.

Zachary Abraham is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Trek Financial since 2022 and previously spent five years at Clear Creek Financial Management and four years at Abraham & Co., Inc. Abraham serves as a director on the board of Tectonic Audio Labs, Inc., a non-investment-related company. Trek Financial serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as institutional retirement plans, offering discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary and non-fiduciary services. The firm uses a blend of strategic and tactical approaches, including AI tools, direct indexing with tax-loss harvesting, and a wide range of systematic strategies and hedge options.