Richard North is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial For Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, North co-manages two office buildings and oversees an inherited dry land wheat farm in Eastern Washington. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without portfolio management or institutional mandates. The firm offers planning engagements either as one-time or ongoing relationships, emphasizing written recommendations across a broad range of financial topics.

Jack Fisher is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets in Seattle, WA, with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Raymond James & Associates, Albertsons, Redfin, Kelly Services Inc, and Conduent. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a broad client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored investment strategies, combining in-house and third-party managers, and provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.

Chad Reibman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2014 and 2015 respectively. Outside of finance, he owns and performs magical entertainment through his business G.G. GREEN MAGIC LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and the Global Investment Committee’s market outlooks.

Todd Kelly is a financial advisor at Merrill with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for the Queen Anne Little League, overseeing the teen umpire program, and volunteers monthly with Banchero Disability Partners, a charitable organization supporting adults with developmental disabilities. 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 serves a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Christopher Mullen is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Seattle, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2013. Mullen serves as a board member of the Tacoma Executives Association, a local professional networking group. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm employs a structured financial planning process and provides access to comprehensive investment resources, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Ashlynn Helm is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and two years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked at MassMutual Life Insurance Company and has experience in retail and service industries including Platos Closet and AMC Movie Theaters. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm uses firm-approved software and collaborative planning to deliver written recommendations, focusing on investment categories and strategies.

David Powell is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has held various roles within Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2010, including the Private Bank and Smith Barney divisions, and previously worked at RBC Capital Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm’s approach includes structured discovery processes and planning tools, offering both direct and corporate financial planning solutions while managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Vincent La Cava is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2009, including six years at its Bellevue, WA office. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning that addresses dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Victor Escobedo Garcia is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Seattle, WA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2026. Prior to this, he held positions at Wells Fargo Bank, US Bank, and Keybank, among other roles. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Clayton Perkins is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Merrill since 2009. The firm provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Curtis Geathers Jr. is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Bellevue, WA, holding three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Girard Wood Products, The Wave Car Wash, Domino’s Pizza, and the University of Puget Sound. Merrill, together 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 serves individual, high-net-worth, pension, corporate, and charitable clients with model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Christian Sailer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Seattle, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and is the sole proprietor of Christian Sailer LLC, a consulting and recreation business focused on firearms. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and broker-dealer services to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured financial planning process supported by approved tools and resources.

Michael Oldenburg is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and has worked at firms including Financial Engines Advisors and TD Ameritrade. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with The Oshibori Company LLC, a business specializing in the marketing and sales of wet and dry hand towels and warmers. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services primarily focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients, managing both model-based and customized portfolios through advisor-led and online platforms.

Lise Minthe is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at RBC Capital Markets LLC for seven years before joining Wells Fargo in 2023. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Kenneth Horwitz is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Bremerton, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1986. Outside of his advisory work, Horwitz owns and operates Olde Thyme Aviation, Inc., an engineering company that maintains vintage airplanes and offers flights at the Museum of Flight. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by combining brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and provides research-driven, tailored investment strategies.

Vincent Esposito is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked across several Fidelity entities since 2004, including Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Ena Dominique Villarete is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Kent, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing nine years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is co-owner of VH Enterprise LLC, a real estate business. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to develop written recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Kirsten Kinnan is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving clients at Morgan Stanley in Seattle, WA. She has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2018 and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Institutional Investments and J.P. Morgan Investment Holdings. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and combines retail and institutional services with capabilities including private funds, commodity pool operations, and principal trading.

Michael Lampros is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 12 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at several firms including LPL Financial, Scottrade, TD Ameritrade, and Charles Schwab Bank. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separate managed accounts, offering multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options supported by a centralized operational structure.

Jeffrey Mushen is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Seattle, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an advisor on the Board of Directors for the University Sunrise Rotary Foundation and manages Cascadia Operations LLC, a business supporting his financial planning practice. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with specific asset criteria, providing detailed recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.