Colleen Kroeger is a CFA® charterholder with 18 years of experience in the financial industry. She is currently with Hightower Advisors, where she has worked since 2022, following 15 years at Highland Private Wealth Management and four years at LNW. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, offering access to a range of investment vehicles and utilizing proprietary research in portfolio construction.

Olivia Rice is a financial advisor with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2024, she worked at Securities America, Inc. from 2022 to 2024 and served for seven years with the Terrell Independent School District. She is also a director and contact worker for the Terrell Independent School District Excellence Foundation, a nonprofit focused on education. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, charitable organizations, and governmental entities. The firm provides a range of services including investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and third-party manager oversight, utilizing multiple program models and platforms such as Envestnet and Ladenburg Thalmann Asset Management.

Matthew Scarano is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Bellevue, WA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services and Edward Jones. Scarano is also involved in insurance brokering, operating under DBA names that focus on selling New York Life products and brokering non-registered insurance products. Eagle Strategies serves a wide range of individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated investment adviser representatives. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages a majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis, working extensively with retirement investors and institutional sponsors.

Christopher Holt is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with Creative Planning and has previously worked at Coldstream Wealth Management and Fidelity in various advisory and brokerage roles. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a financial planning-led investment process that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supported by a large advisory team and integrated investment infrastructure.

Kay Li Watness is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with one year of industry experience. Kay holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Servitium Wealth Management, the University of Washington - Seattle, and Financial Advocates & LPL Financial. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with wealth management, financial planning, and investment services. The firm uses a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Seth Jones is a financial advisor at Integrity Alliance, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has previously worked at Lion Street Financial, Umpqua Bank, and US Bank. Integrity Alliance is a large advisory network with over 300 independent advisors managing approximately $5.4 billion in client assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, corporations, and qualified retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and both wrap and non-wrap programs.

Petra Ljubic Lane is a financial advisor at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Beacon Pointe Advisors since 2022, following seven years at Cpwm, LLC. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides wealth advisory, consulting, financial planning, retirement-plan services, and outsourced chief investment officer services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of asset-allocation modeling and third-party independent managers, offering both active and passive strategies across public and private asset classes.

Daniel Seidel is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Oppenheimer & Co. Inc in Seattle, WA, where he has worked since 2013. He has 12 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, Seidel has a minor involvement as a landlord. 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 programs including asset management, consulting, retirement services, and financial planning with discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

David Greenfield is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with D.A. Davidson since 2014, following two years at LNW. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm operates under the Advisers Act fiduciary standard and ERISA duties for retirement accounts, offering services such as retirement plan advisory, wrap fee programs, and private wealth management.

Kosuke Takahashi is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Capstone Wealth Advisors and Waddell & Reed, Inc. Outside of advising, he is involved in community service, including helping low-income families file tax returns and serving as an outreach coordinator and board member for Eastside SDA Fellowship. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and specialized retirement consulting, utilizing a strategic investment process combining passive and active management guided by an internal Investment Committee.

James Nicholson is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer in Bellevue, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 44 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Citigroup Global Markets for 17 years before joining Oppenheimer in 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Nicholson is active as a sports photographer and serves as a FINRA arbitrator. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, charitable organizations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm offers a range of programs with discretionary and non-discretionary services, including asset management, consulting, and retirement planning, and maintains custody of client assets while operating both advisory and broker-dealer businesses.

Ryan Svendson is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Creative Planning. His prior roles include positions at Old Republic Title, Chaney Capital Management, and Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. 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 approach emphasizing low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by various portfolio management techniques and retirement plan services.

Kaylee Turin is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Merrill, Highland Private Wealth Management, and Bank of America. Outside of her financial career, her background includes roles in retail and education sectors such as American Eagle Outfitters and the University of Washington. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients. The firm’s approach features multi-manager solutions and emphasizes manager selection, offering access to proprietary research, various investment vehicles, and tailored portfolio construction.

Andrew Chhor is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with four years of industry experience. He is currently with Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC and previously worked at Fidelity for five years. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an insurance agent with Beacon Pointe Insurance Services, LLC. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides investment advisory and consulting services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, employing a manager-based investment approach that includes discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and outsourced CIO solutions. The firm is notable for sponsoring proprietary investment vehicles and serving as an operating general partner for multiple private funds.

Betsy Cole is a financial advisor at Clearstead with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including The Clarius Group, Highland Private Wealth Management, Newground Social Investment, and D.A. Davidson & Co. Clearstead serves affluent private clients and institutional investors, providing investment management, financial planning, tax planning, family office administration, and institutional consulting/OCIO services. The firm manages approximately $33.9 billion in assets across 4,300 client relationships and employs an investment process that includes portfolio analytics, manager research, and strategic asset allocation.

Anthony Sablan is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Bellevue, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked concurrently at Eagle Strategies and related New York Life entities since 2015 and owns Ultimate Wealth Strategies LLC, through which he brokers insurance products. Outside of his advisory work, Sablan serves on the board of the After School All Stars Foundation, coaches martial arts, and hosts "Unscripted Arena," a podcast interviewing guests about personal challenges. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and primarily manages assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate network.

Lu Bo is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Bellevue, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Transamerica, Lu worked at firms including World Financial Group and Safe Harbor Health Insurance Inc., where Lu serves as an agent assisting clients with Medicare plan options. Lu also has experience with Bowie Trading LLC and American Income Life. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios, fee-based wrap programs, and commission-based products. The firm operates as both a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, supporting a wide range of investment and retirement solutions.

Frank Mclaughlin IV is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 12 years of industry experience. He currently works at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and previously spent eight years at Merriman Wealth Management, LLC. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients, offering a range of wealth management services including investment management, financial and tax planning, and retirement plan consulting. 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.

Christina Lee is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. in Bellevue, WA, holding a Series 66 credential with 12 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and Kestra Financial. She serves as treasurer for the Redmond High School Boys Golf Booster Club, a nonprofit organization. D.A. Davidson & Co. offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including retirement plans, individual and high-net-worth investors, and charitable organizations. The firm provides ERISA retirement plan advisory services, comprehensive financial planning, and a private wealth program for clients with substantial assets, operating under both Advisers Act and ERISA fiduciary standards.

Maria Hare is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Creative Planning since 2018. Her prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank from 2013 to 2018. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Seattle, WA. 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 approach focused on low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, complemented by supplemental techniques such as direct indexing and tax-loss harvesting.