Bruce Brennen is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) in Bellevue, WA, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 40 years of industry experience, having worked with Nylife Securities Inc. and New York Life Insurance since 1985. Bruce also brokers non-registered, investment-related insurance products through outside insurance carriers. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple program types tailored to client objectives and maintains a predominantly non-discretionary asset management approach.

Vernon Klassen is a CFP® and ChFC® with 36 years of industry experience, currently serving with Valic Financial Advisors since 2010 and Agia since 2022. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and works in Lynnwood, WA. Klassen also acts as an agent for group and individual health insurance plans, including Medicare coverage. Valic Financial Advisors serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction and management.

Jake O'Banion is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameritas Advisory Services, Ameritas Life Insurance Corp, Ameritas Investment Company, C1 Wealth Management, and Country Insurance & Financial Services. He is also the owner of Jake O'Banion Insurance & Financial Services LLC. Independent Financial Group, LLC is a dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm offers brokerage, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services through a national network of advisors and utilizes multiple investment platforms and third-party managers.

Hannah Macias is a financial advisor at Mariner in Bellevue, WA, holding a Series 65 designation. She has been with Mariner since 2022 and has prior experience at Seattle University and The Barton Law Firm. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and tax services. The firm employs customized, committee-overseen portfolios combining in-house research and third-party managers, with notable integration of tax, accounting, and Financial Wellness Platform services.

Rachel Jones is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. in Bellevue, WA, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. She has worked at D.A. Davidson since 2017 and previously at US Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a Notary Public for the state of Washington. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a broad client base, including employer-sponsored retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and wealth management programs, operating under fiduciary standards and employing both qualitative and quantitative analysis in its investment recommendations.

Caleb Briggs is a financial advisor at Mariner in Bellevue, WA, holding a Series 65 designation with no prior industry experience. Before joining Mariner, he served in the US Army and Army National Guard and worked in various roles including at the University of South Florida Veterans Office. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and tax services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an internal team and third-party managers, and is notable for its integration of tax and accounting services alongside portfolio management.

Dean Pickett is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Oppenheimer since 2017 and previously at Morgan Stanley. Based in Seattle, WA, he serves clients through Oppenheimer’s broad range of advisory programs and services. Oppenheimer serves individuals, corporations, pooled vehicles, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, consulting, and financial planning. The firm’s investment approach varies by program and includes strategic and tactical asset allocation, manager selection, and periodic rebalancing.

Jeffrey Moormeier is a financial advisor with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and over 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Arbor Point Advisors, Securities America, Inc., and KMS Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Moormeier is a ski instructor teaching both adults and children. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, and other entities. The firm offers a range of investment management and financial planning services through multiple program models, utilizing proprietary and third-party platforms, and provides access to alternative investments and affiliated wealth management capabilities.

Cameron Browning is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently affiliated with TIAA-CREF. His career includes various roles at TIAA and SunTrust Advisory Services. Outside of financial advising, he was involved with All Star Youth Camps LLC for nine years. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected with TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm provides both point-in-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management through model and customized portfolios.

Nicholas Bedlan is a CFP® and CFA® with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Creative Planning since 2018 and previously worked at Lawson Kroeker Investment Management, Inc. from 2015 to 2018. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in assets and employs a financial planning–led investment process that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by approaches such as direct indexing and tax-loss harvesting.

Ryan Smigielski is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. He owns a rental property managed by a third party. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews and tailored investment recommendations primarily delivered through Charles Schwab’s research tools and asset allocation models.

Ryan Woodward is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC in Seattle, WA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Key Investment Services in 2026, he worked at Northwestern Mutual in several related roles from 2025 to 2026. Outside of finance, he is involved with the Underdog Sports League. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various advisory programs, including wrap-fee programs and separately managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client-directed investment selection combined with ongoing monitoring and due diligence, operating within the KeyCorp group and offering a range of financial services through affiliated entities.

James White is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Oppenheimer & Co. Inc since 2017 and previously held positions at Bank of America and Merrill from 2011 to 2017. He is based in Seattle, WA. Oppenheimer serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, employing strategic and tactical asset allocation along with various investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Frederick Jackson is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he has been affiliated with Morehouse College and Southern New Hampshire University. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various advisory programs, model portfolios, and managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client-directed model selection and ongoing monitoring, leveraging corporate affiliations within the KeyCorp group to provide integrated financial services.

Dian Zang is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning their advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Transamerica, Dian worked with World Financial Group Insurance Agency and Condie & Adams PLLC. Outside of financial services, Dian has experience in aviation technology and homemaking roles. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party investment models.

Jaeseung Chang is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors in Bellevue, WA. His prior roles include positions at Highland Private Wealth Management, Kaizen Financial Advisors, and Northwestern Mutual. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm’s advisory approach emphasizes manager selection, multi-manager solutions, and uses proprietary research to support portfolio construction across various asset classes.

William Driver is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and over 50 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors, Inc., Securities America, Inc., Opus 111 Group LLC, and Kms Financial Services, Inc. Outside of advising, he is involved in fixed insurance sales, dedicating a portion of his professional time to this activity. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing about $213 billion in client assets. The firm provides a range of managed-account programs, third-party asset management access, retirement consulting, and custody/clearing services.

Millisa Newberg is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience, currently practicing at Corient in Seattle, WA. Her prior roles include positions at Columbia Pacific Wealth Management and Columbia State Bank. Outside of finance, she is involved with Rein Fire Ranch, a wedding venue, where she works as a mule handler. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse clientele, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach that incorporates both in-house and third-party strategies, alongside risk management tools and alternative investment options.

Carrie Beede is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience and currently serves as a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. in Kirkland, WA. Her prior roles include positions at Miller Advisors and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of her advisory work, she occasionally serves as a substitute organist for St. John's Episcopal Church in Snohomish, WA. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, and non-profits, offering a range of advisory, financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning services. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach, utilizing globally diversified portfolios composed of low-cost ETFs, index funds, separate account managers, and private funds.

Laurie Adams is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Journey Strategic Wealth LLC and Eagle Strategies (NY Life). Laurie is also appointed with outside insurance carriers to broker certain non-registered insurance products. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm’s approach emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers, and offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services.