Nina Rose is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Coldstream Securities, Inc. and Coldstream Wealth Management. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and various entities, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers a range of advisory services including point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management, and acts as adviser to the TIAA Donor Advised Fund.

Graham Peterson is a financial advisor with D.A. Davidson & Co. based in Seattle, WA. He holds the Series 66 designation and has recent experience working with D.A. Davidson since 2023. Prior to his advisory role, he was affiliated with Coe College and the Woods Tennis Center. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of services such as ERISA retirement plan advisory, comprehensive financial planning, and a Private Wealth program for high-net-worth clients, operating under fiduciary standards and employing both qualitative and quantitative investment analysis.

Anne Chao is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Oppenheimer since 2003 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals—including high net worth clients—corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, pooled investment vehicles, and IRAs. The firm offers a range of programs and advisory services across equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios, with both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Steven Schwartz is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Centaurus Financial since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of a financial life advisory firm used for branding purposes. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management via the CLASSIC Plus platform, retirement-plan consulting, and advisory management of annuity and variable life sub-accounts.

Darryl Lynch is an Executive Director of Investments at Oppenheimer with 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Oppenheimer since 2003 and previously worked at CIBC World Markets Corp. from 1996 to 2003. Lynch holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He serves as successor registered representative of the England Kalama Takai Trust, managing investment decisions in accordance with regulatory requirements. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and IRAs. The firm offers a range of investment programs and advisory services across equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Isabelle Scott is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services in Seattle, WA. She has one year of experience at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and previously worked at Empire State Development and Westwood Country Club. Her background also includes roles at Cornell University, Westlake High School, and Hill Country Middle School. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a broad client base including individual investors, corporate participants, executives, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized wealth services. The firm uses a range of strategic allocation models, investment manager selections, and both discretionary and non-discretionary implementations, supported by proprietary analytics and integration with the broader Goldman Sachs ecosystem.

Alexandra Bogacz is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. in Seattle, WA, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Senior Planning Advisors, LLC, Strategic Investment Advisors, LLC, and J.P. Morgan Securities, among others. She serves as a board member for the Institute for Conflict, a nonprofit organization, where she leads and supports fundraising campaigns. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including retirement plans, individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm operates under fiduciary standards and offers services such as ERISA retirement plan advisory, comprehensive financial planning, and a Private Wealth program for clients with more than $20 million in net worth.

Gary Takacs is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Oppenheimer Asset Management Inc. and Fahnestock & Co. Inc. since 2003 and previously at CIBC World Markets Corp. from 1995 to 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he co-manages a revocable trust with his spouse. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment programs and advisory services across equities, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Ella Kelsey is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. in Seattle, WA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Washington Trust Bank and completing her education at Tulane A.B. Freeman School of Business. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including employer-sponsored retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of services from retirement plan advisory to comprehensive financial planning and manages a Private Wealth program for clients with stated net worth exceeding $20 million.

Jay Schwartz is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Stonebridge Wealth Management, National Asset Management, and UBS Financial Services. In addition to his advisory role, Mr. Schwartz is a licensed attorney and an independent insurance agent, with these activities conducted separately from his investment advisory services. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model and utilizes both proprietary and third-party technology platforms and managers to implement a range of investment strategies.

Tiffany Andersen is a CFA® charterholder with 10 years of industry experience. She is currently with Clearstead Advisory Solutions and previously worked for The Clarius Group, LLC. Andersen is based in Seattle, WA. Clearstead serves affluent private clients and institutional clients, offering investment management, financial planning, tax planning, family office administration, and institutional consulting services. The firm manages approximately $33.9 billion in assets and applies institutional investment disciplines across a variety of account types, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, alternative investments, and a proprietary Direct Indexing strategy.

Aaron Pimentel is a Financial Consultant currently working with Fidelity Investments since 2022. He has built his career in the financial services industry, holding various roles that include Financial Consultant at E*TRADE from 2019 to 2022, Financial Counselor at Fisher Investments from 2018 to 2019, Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2015 to 2018, and Stockbroker at Scottrade from 2006 to 2015. Aaron focuses on acting as a trusted advocate to develop personalized financial plans aimed at helping families achieve their financial goals. He partners with clients by understanding their needs, objectives, and investment preferences, providing ongoing support and assistance to make informed financial decisions. Outside of his professional work, Aaron has personal interests in baseball, beach activities, fitness, football, and music.

John Aronson is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Securian Advisors Northwest, Minnesota Life Insurance Company, and Securian Financial Services, Inc. He also engages in fixed insurance sales as a secondary business activity. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and back-office services, including investment management, technology, compliance, and practice-management support, allowing advisors discretion in portfolio construction alongside access to managed model portfolios.

Rodney Brewster is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations with 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wedbush Securities Inc. for 10 years before joining D.A. Davidson in 2017. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including employer-sponsored retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm operates under fiduciary standards and offers a range of services such as ERISA retirement plan advisory, financial planning, equity research, and a Private Wealth program for clients with over $20 million in net worth.

Amanda Eilers is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors since 2023. She previously worked at Trellis Advisors, LLC from 2016 to 2023. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through a network of Advisor Practices. The firm’s advisory approach includes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing affiliated and third-party managers, proprietary research, and various investment vehicles.

Katherine Hamel is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC. She has previously worked at Merriman and Baird, holding various advisory roles over the past several years. Focus Partners Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with a broad range of wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that integrates active and passive strategies, third-party managers, and private funds within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Sean Howard is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Empower Advisory Group, where he has worked since 2026. Prior to this, Sean held positions at Fidelity Investments and RBC Capital Markets. 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 integrated model combines proprietary and third-party methodologies to deliver point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Kristin Paystrup Scott is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Bellevue, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has seven years of industry experience, including roles at JP Morgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank. Outside of advising, she is a 50% owner of a property management and remodeling business and is involved in insurance brokering for non-registered products. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base with financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers a range of programs tailored to client objectives, focusing primarily on non-discretionary asset management within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Allen Lehnhoff is a CFP® certificant based in Seattle, WA, with 12 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He has worked at Commonwealth Financial Network since 2016 and also has a role with Complete Wealth Management Solutions since 2021. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing around $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm offers a range of managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and retirement consulting, supporting advisors with trading, reporting, and householding services.

Lawrence Steele is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Renton, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 2010 and is also associated with AGIA, where he works with non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and discretionary unified managed accounts through a large network of advisors and utilizes centralized technology and model solutions to manage approximately $29.2 billion for nearly 300,000 clients.