Christopher Waclawik is a CFP® and Series 65-registered advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and was previously with Merriman Wealth Management, LLC for 11 years. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, corporate and institutional clients with a range of wealth management and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive portfolio construction using a blend of active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Rachel Carmony is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, based in Seattle, WA. She has been with TIAA-CREF since 2023 and has a total of nine years of experience in the financial industry, including prior roles at Hallie Spies and Debra Glazer. Outside of her advisory work, she owns a two-unit residential property, residing in one unit and renting the other. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm separates one-time planning services from ongoing portfolio management and serves as adviser to a donor-advised fund within a vertically integrated group that employs affiliated funds.

Chiayu Wu is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. Wu has worked with Transamerica since 2012 and previously with World Financial Group since 2006. Outside of advising, Wu is involved in managing rental properties. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services, utilizing proprietary and third-party model portfolios with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Angela Stover is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience. She is currently affiliated with Focus Advisor Solutions, LLC and has previously worked at Buckingham Strategic Partners, Foreside Financial Services, LLC, and Loring Ward Financial Inc. Focus Advisor Solutions provides turnkey asset management and back-office services primarily to independent registered investment advisors, offering model portfolios, operational support, and fixed-income sub-advisory services. The firm manages approximately $41 billion in assets across a relatively small advisor base, combining enterprise scale with a high client load per advisor.

Benjamin Wicks is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 19 years of industry experience. He currently serves as an advisor at Hightower Advisors, joining the firm in 2022 after roles at Highland Private Wealth Management, Cornerstone Advisors Inc, and Paracle Advisors LLC. Wicks is based in Bellevue, WA. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes multi-manager solutions through affiliated and third-party managers and offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services.

Mallory Hall is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. She is currently with Integrity Alliance, LLC and has prior experience at Lion Street Financial, LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a trustee for a family trust. Integrity Alliance is a large advisory enterprise with over 300 independent advisors managing approximately $5.4 billion in client assets. The firm offers a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various investment platforms, serving individual investors, businesses, and qualified retirement plans.

Guido Pena is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 registrations. Prior to joining Empower Advisory Group, he worked at Key Investment Services and KeyBank NA. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s approach emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and integrates closely with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

John Easley III is a financial advisor at Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked with Financial Advocates Investment Management and LPL Financial. Easley is also co-owner of Mediscource Planning, a business he has been involved with since 2017. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, and charitable organizations, providing asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm employs a network model with independent advisory representatives and utilizes various strategies and technology platforms to support portfolio management and estate planning.

Kyle Johnson is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. in Seattle, WA, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining D.A. Davidson in 2022, he worked at Cambia Health Solutions from 2017 to 2022. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a variety of clients, including employer-sponsored retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers ERISA retirement plan advisory services, comprehensive financial planning, and a private wealth program for high-net-worth clients, operating under fiduciary standards and using both qualitative and quantitative analysis to guide investment recommendations.

Joseph Winkler is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience. He currently works at Corient and previously spent 10 years at Bristlecone Advisors. Additionally, he operates a sole proprietorship providing tax preparation and consulting services for friends and family. Corient offers investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and corporate entities. The firm employs a goals-based, team investment approach that integrates in-house strategies with third-party managers and incorporates risk management tools and alternative investments where appropriate.

Thomas Baker is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with several firms, including Solterra LLC and John Chi International Company, and has been affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012. Outside of advising, he is involved with World System Builders and has ownership interests in Solterra LLC. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, delivering services through a large advisor network and multiple program platforms. The firm’s advisory model relies on model portfolios and third-party managers, offering a range of proprietary and externally managed investment options.

Paresh Kamdar is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience. He is currently with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and previously worked at Merriman for 18 years and Charles Schwab for 5 years. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC provides wealth management and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Erik Falkenberg is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services and TD Ameritrade. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage clients, using an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Mary Butler is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with nine years of industry experience. She has worked at D.A. Davidson & Co. since 2018, and her prior roles include positions at Foresters Financial Services, Macy's, and Western Washington University. Outside of her advisory work, Butler is a social media content creator through her business, MIX IT UP WITH MARY, LLC. D.A. Davidson & Co. offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including employer-sponsored retirement plans, individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm provides a range of services from ERISA retirement plan advisory to comprehensive financial planning and private wealth management, operating under fiduciary standards and employing both qualitative and quantitative investment analyses.

Elizabeth Loutsis is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with CFP® and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Kaizen Financial Advisors, LLC for four years and Shelgren Financial Group/Lincoln Investment for five years. Hightower Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors such as pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers advisory services featuring manager selection, multi-manager solutions, and access to proprietary and third-party investment strategies across various asset classes.

Jeffrey Huston is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with TIAA since 2004. Based in Seattle, WA, Huston's career has been focused at TIAA-CREF throughout this time. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing ties to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time financial planning and ongoing discretionary management, operating within a vertically integrated structure that includes affiliated funds and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Bengt Johnson is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Bellevue, WA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and nine years of industry experience. He currently serves as a Certified Financial Educator at the Heartland Institute of Financial Education and is involved as Board President of The Fellowship – Seattle, a group that meets weekly for prayer focused on the city and its leaders. Additionally, he works with Associated Catholic Cemeteries in helping families make memorial plans. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios and a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Steven Teichler is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at DPA Wealth Partners, Securian Advisors Northwest, Minnesota Life Insurance Company, and Securian Financial Services. He also engages in fixed insurance sales as a secondary business activity. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients, providing a range of advisory programs and support services. The firm offers discretionary model portfolios, multiple program structures, and operates with a substantial clearing and custody relationship with National Financial Services LLC.

Daniel Talcott is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation in Bothell, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 46 years of industry experience. He has been with PlanMember since 2015 and operates several businesses outside the firm, including co-owning a bed and breakfast and serving as a sports official in basketball, softball, and baseball. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and participants, offering fiduciary management under ERISA Section 3(38) and a range of risk-based mutual fund portfolios. The firm emphasizes a top-down strategic asset allocation process supported by ongoing education and service to plan sponsors and participants.

Yaxin Zhai is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Focus Partners, Zhai worked at Brighton Jones and held roles at the Fred Hutchison Cancer Center and Beacon Communities LLC. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and corporate and institutional clients with wealth management and advisory services. The firm uses a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that integrates active and passive strategies, third-party managers, and private funds.