Anqi Yang is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and six years of industry experience. Her career includes multiple roles at Goldman Sachs & Co. and a period at Uber Technologies, Inc. from 2015 to 2018. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients, providing financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized wealth programs. The firm utilizes strategic allocation models, manager selections, and both discretionary and non-discretionary implementations, benefiting from integration with Goldman Sachs’ broader ecosystem and offering advanced research, operational tools, and a variety of service platforms.

Michael Bell Jr. is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. in Bellevue, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with D.A. Davidson & Co. since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, he is the president of Leonard's Landing Lodge, a fishing lodge. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including employer‑sponsored retirement plans, high-net-worth individuals, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory services under fiduciary standards, including ERISA retirement plan advisory, equity research, comprehensive financial planning, and a private wealth program for clients with over $20 million in net worth.

William Shack is a financial advisor at Clearstead Advisory Solutions in Seattle, WA, holding CFP® and CFA® designations with 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Clearstead, he worked at The Clarius Group, LLC and Charles Schwab, where he spent over a decade in various roles. Clearstead serves affluent private clients and institutional investors, providing investment management, financial planning, tax compliance, family office administration, and institutional consulting. The firm manages approximately $33.9 billion in assets through a team of 59 advisors and employs an investment process that combines portfolio analytics, manager research, and strategic asset allocation across diverse investment vehicles.

Scott Rhodes is a CFA® charterholder and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses, with 26 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at CWM, LLC and Northwest Capital Management in various capacities since 2017, and previously spent 18 years at Kutscher Rhodes & Benner, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Rhodes serves as Treasurer for the Quartermaster Yacht Club, a nonprofit organization, where he supervises accounting functions and provides strategic accounting advice. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutional clients through a network of over 600 advisors. The firm manages discretionary portfolios using model portfolios governed by an in-house Investment Committee, combining fundamental and technical analysis with third-party sub-advisors and customization tools.

Yulya Stewart is a financial advisor at Clearstead with seven years of industry experience and holds a Series 65 designation. She previously worked at The Clarius Group, LLC and The Pacific Financial Group. Based in Seattle, WA, she joined Clearstead Advisors in 2026. Clearstead serves affluent private clients and institutional clients, providing investment management, financial planning, tax planning, family office administration, and institutional consulting services. The firm manages approximately $33.9 billion in assets across over 4,300 client relationships and utilizes a disciplined investment approach involving portfolio analytics, manager research, and strategic asset allocation.

Derek Crump is a financial advisor at Corient with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has worked at Corient and its related entities since 2023. Prior to that, he was with Columbia Pacific Wealth Management for eight years. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and corporate entities. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach that combines internal strategies with third-party managers, employing risk management tools and alternative investments where appropriate.

John Field is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His career includes 13 years at Frank Russell Company before joining Steward Partners Investment Solutions, LLC, where he has worked since 2018. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered, enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets and serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory services including portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting through both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Mary Isom is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Renton, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. She has worked at several firms, including Bank of America, Merrill, KeyBank, and JP Morgan Securities. Valic Financial Advisors is a large enterprise serving primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers wrap programs, portfolio management, and financial planning, using a model-driven approach with discretionary unified managed accounts and centralized technology.

Andargachew Tadesse is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2012. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals with existing TIAA retirement plan relationships, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing discretionary management, utilizing model and customized portfolios under a fiduciary standard.

Julie Sun is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors who holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has eight years of industry experience. She also has a background as a CPA since 1985 and is involved in joint ownership and management of rental property operations through CJM Sunny Realty LLC. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, employer-sponsored plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm’s advisory approach primarily utilizes model portfolios and third-party managers across multiple program platforms.

Christopher Taylor is a financial advisor at Corient with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Corient, he spent 15 years at Bristlecone Advisors LLC. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach that incorporates in-house strategies, third-party managers, and customized asset allocation, supported by continuous portfolio monitoring and risk management tools.

Hallie Eads is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2017. Prior to this, she spent six years with New York Life insurance and associated entities, including Eagle Strategies. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm operates within a vertically integrated model and provides a range of advisory and brokerage services alongside affiliated investment options.

Jeffrey Hume is a CFA® charterholder and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses, with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with D.A. Davidson & Co. since 2007, totaling 19 years at the firm. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including employer-sponsored retirement plans, individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of services such as ERISA retirement plan advisory, wrap fee programs, equity research, and comprehensive financial planning, operating under fiduciary standards and utilizing both qualitative and quantitative analysis.

Michael Arndt is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. based in Seattle, WA. He holds the Series 66 designation and began his advisory career with the firm in 2025. Prior to joining D.A. Davidson, he held a variety of roles including positions at Interbay Golf Center, Queen Anne Dentistry, and Carefree Boat Club. 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, ERISA retirement plan advisory, and a private wealth program for high-net-worth clients, operating under fiduciary standards and employing both qualitative and quantitative investment analysis.

Pavel Nalivayko is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Bellevue, WA. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has two years of industry experience. Prior to his financial services career, he spent 19 years working at PN Construction. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple program types and emphasizes tailored recommendations, with the majority of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Jon Snare is a CFP® and CFA® charterholder with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and has previously worked at Bordeaux Wealth Advisors and Wells Fargo. Snare serves on the board of the Trinity Education Foundation, a charitable organization, participating in general board and finance committee activities. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC provides wealth advisory and investment management services to individuals, families, institutions, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term investment approach that integrates active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework and offers a range of fiduciary, financial counseling, and family office services.

Thomas Myers is a CFP® and CFA® with 22 years of industry experience. He is currently with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and has previously worked at Bordeaux Wealth Advisors LLC and Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth. Focus Partners Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, corporate, retirement plan, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines fundamental and quantitative analysis and integrates multiple asset types and strategies.

Emily Hengstler is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC. She previously worked at Merriman Wealth Management and Coldstream Wealth Management. Outside of finance, Emily provides pet care services as a dog sitter. Focus Partners Wealth serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, family offices, corporations, and institutions, offering investment management, financial counseling, and a range of wealth services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach combining fundamental and quantitative analysis with a broad network of affiliated service companies and product relationships.

Edward Bright is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Independent Advisor Alliance, he spent seven years at Brockman Capital Management, LLC. He also works as a high school CTE educator at Bellevue High School. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, providing asset management, financial planning, wealth coaching, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a network model with a range of portfolio management strategies and leverages technology platforms to deliver integrated planning and investment services.

Jamshedi Umarzoda is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has previously worked at Bordeaux Wealth Advisors, Chinook Capital Advisors, Turning Point Strategic Advisors, and ADM Capital. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC provides wealth advisory and investment management services to individuals, families, institutions, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.