Congying Li is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Li worked at Amerisave Mortgage Corporation and held roles at Intuit and Haidilao Hot Pot Seattle. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

John Zemlin is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Seattle, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2010. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide non-discretionary recommendations. The firm serves clients through a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Kara Brown is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2014, including eight years concurrently at Bank of America. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Stephen Morse is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Bellevue, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Co, PHP Agency, Paladin Services, and Sunrise Identity. Outside of his advisory role, Morse is active in the Rotary Club of Seattle, serves on the board of We Heart Seattle, and teaches at North Seattle College. He is part of the DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations using a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services. The firm employs manager-traded and model-traded strategies, tax management, and internal research to deliver advisory services.

Eric Brewe is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Kirkland, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and previously worked at City National Bank starting in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in advising on property activities through BREWMANN LLC. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

William Brooking is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Prior to that, he spent six years at Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and proprietary market analysis as part of its advisory process.

Regan Mueller is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Mueller was also involved in forming Mueller Capital Seattle, a private investment entity. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers various investment and planning solutions without providing individual security recommendations within standalone planning programs.

Peter Dierks is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services and TIAA. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs offering portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services. The firm customizes strategies based on client risk profiles and utilizes both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Anne Tipple is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Seattle, WA, with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill from 2016 to 2021 before joining Morgan Stanley in 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Trevor Alger is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Kirkland, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Crump Life Insurance for ten years before joining Equitable Advisors in 2023. Outside of advising, he is a co-owner of Belle Maria Salon, a hair salon in Kirkland. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and various asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm uses a combination of proprietary and third-party advisory programs, focusing on matching clients to models or discretionary managers while providing ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Tracy Forsythe is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Arbor Point Advisors, Securities America Advisors, and KMS Financial Services. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner of Highlander Capital LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, wrap and model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Cory Shepard is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Kirkland, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2022, he worked at Edward Jones for 17 years. Shepard is also president of Haller and Shepard Capital Group, a business support company, and serves as CEO of Calmont Properties LLC, a property holding venture focused on owning and operating a building that houses their business and rental apartments. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning and investment consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary advice using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Adam Hutchison is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2018, and previously held positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner and landlord of rental properties. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Dylan Miyasaki is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Seattle, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Apex Systems for two years before joining Ameriprise in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he strings tennis racquets for friends as a small side activity. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides annual retirement-income planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Alisoune Lee is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining RBC Capital Markets in 2025, Lee held roles at Coldstream Wealth Management, EP Wealth Advisors, Bank of America, Merrill, and Oiselle. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various wrap fee advisory programs, providing portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to each client’s Advisory Risk Profile.

Edward Balfour is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Bellevue, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at VOYA Financial Advisors and Axa Advisors, with multiple tenures at Equitable Advisors dating back to 2000. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm’s approach integrates personal and plan information with risk assessments to match clients with various advisory models, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

James Hedden is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Seattle, WA, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Hedden is the owner of HL Partners LLC, a translation and localization business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process involves structured discovery and advanced modeling tools, offering advisory services without individual security recommendations in standalone plans.

Scott Stanley is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2012. He operates under the Pharos Wealth Management name as a DBA for his LPL business, providing general wealth management services. 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, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Nick Pascoe is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he focuses on empowering Fidelity associates by providing them with the skills, confidence, and support necessary to reach their full potential. He has held several positions at Fidelity Investments, including Vice President, Regional Planning Consultant from 2022 to 2026, Vice President, Financial Consultant from 2020 to 2022, Financial Consultant from 2017 to 2020, and Investment Consultant from 2015 to 2017. Prior to joining Fidelity, Nick was a Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual from 2013 to 2015.

Rasmita Panigrahi is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she helps clients understand their financial situations and develop comprehensive plans tailored to their priorities and needs. Her approach involves working collaboratively with clients to create strategies aimed at achieving their financial goals. Before joining Fidelity Investments, Rasmita served as a Premier Banker at Wells Fargo from 2020 to 2021 and as a Wealth Advisor Associate at Morgan Stanley from 2018 to 2020. She holds a California Insurance License, which supports her work in financial planning and advising. Outside of her professional career, Rasmita enjoys cooking and baking, gardening, parenthood, and traveling.