Lauren Snider is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in Renton, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Thrivent Financial, Lincoln Investment, and CHS NW. Outside of financial advising, she is involved in social media marketing for Buckskin Brand, a horse gear boutique. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, access to third-party managers, and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors and in-house investment management.

Donald Hoffman is a financial advisor with Advisor Share Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and seven years of industry experience. He has been associated with Horter Investment Management since 2017 and also serves as a Service Director at New Life Church in Renton, WA. Additionally, he operates Roadmap4Retirement, providing insurance-based solutions focused on pre-retirees and retirees. Advisor Share Wealth Management, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, professional advisers, and retirement plans by offering investment advisory, financial planning, and portfolio management services. The firm utilizes third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios, provides alternative investment options, and offers a web-based platform to support independent advisers.

Maretta Menz is a CFA® charterholder with five years of industry experience. She has worked at Northwest Asset Management since 2026, following positions at R W Baird and Wells Fargo Advisors. She also manages a power of attorney for her mother. Northwest Asset Management serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm provides customized investment management, financial planning, consulting, tax preparation, and sub-advisory services, employing strategies based on strategic asset allocation and Modern Portfolio Theory.

Jody Balmer is a financial advisor with B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at B. Riley Wealth Advisors since 2005 and previously spent 27 years with National Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, Balmer serves as president of 401K Retirement Inc., a business focused on payment of business expenses. B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $7.03 billion in client assets through 274 advisors. The firm provides a wide range of services, including advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement solutions, to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans.

David Paulson is a CFP® and ChFC® with seven years of experience in financial services. He currently works at Composition Wealth, LLC and previously held roles at Edgewater Wealth Management, Northwestern Mutual Investment Management, Becu, Lighthouse Institute, and Sumner School District. Composition Wealth provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term investment approach focused on low-cost, diversified mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by individual securities and alternative investments, and manages approximately $9.47 billion in discretionary assets across a multi-advisor platform.

Steve O'flynn is a financial advisor at Foundations Investment Advisors LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley and Fortem Financial Group. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Elevated Financial Management, where he provides life insurance and annuities services. Foundations Investment Advisors provides financial planning and portfolio management to individual and high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, employing model portfolios and an asymmetric rebalancing approach to manage client assets.

Michael Van Sant is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Northwest Asset Management since 2022. He previously worked at Merriman Wealth Management from 2014 to 2022. Van Sant is also the Executive Director of Act of Giving, a nonprofit giving circle based in Seattle. Northwest Asset Management manages approximately $3.6 billion for nearly 3,000 clients, including individuals, pension plans, charities, and corporations. The firm offers a range of services such as investment management, retirement and financial planning, and ERISA consulting, employing a fiduciary approach that incorporates Modern Portfolio Theory and strategic asset allocation.

Ashton Guiltinan is a financial advisor at Altitude Capital Management LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Simplicity Investments, Coastal Wealth Management, and Key Investment Services LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is the cofounder and chief financial officer of DAGR Tech, a company developing custom firmware to enhance cybersecurity for home Wi-Fi routers. Altitude Capital Management LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals and high net worth clients. The firm employs diverse investment strategies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance and manages $103.6 million in discretionary assets across a multi-team structure.

Kaleb Cervantes is a financial advisor with Alera Investment Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Triad Advisors and McIrath & Eck. He also serves as a retirement plan operations manager within affiliated companies of Alera Group, managing day-to-day client interactions and plan reviews. Alera Investment Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, businesses, institutions, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a primarily long-term, fundamental-analysis driven investment approach and integrates advisory services with insurance and pension-consulting platforms.

Jason Dray is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with Advisors Capital Management, LLC and has previously worked at Empower Advisory Group, PepsiCo, Fisher Investments, and Cetera Investment Services LLC. Advisors Capital Management serves a wide range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, employee benefit plans, and clients of unaffiliated broker-dealers and registered investment advisers. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management combining top-down macro analysis with bottom-up security selection across proprietary strategies and manages over $8.1 billion in discretionary assets.

John Keolker Jr. is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Fiduciary Counselling, Inc. since 2010. He is based in Tacoma, WA, and works within a multi-team firm of 17 advisors. Fiduciary Counselling, Inc. provides investment advisory, accounting, tax, trust, estate planning, and estate administration services to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and registered investment entities. The firm uses model portfolios based on asset allocation methodology and capital market assumptions, incorporating a range of investment types including registered and unregistered funds, ETFs, private investments, digital assets, and sustainable strategies.

Kimberly Ten Pas Bell is a financial advisor with Madison Avenue Securities, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. She is also the owner and president of Navigating Financial Solutions, LLC. Prior to her advisory career, she worked for the Federal Aviation Administration for nine years and owns a personal property management business. Madison Avenue Securities, LLC provides investment advisory and related services to individuals, charitable institutions, foundations, trusts, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, managing approximately $2.0 billion in assets. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through multiple account platforms and employs various investment strategies.

Paul Glenn is a financial advisor with Composition Wealth, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Management and Edgewater Wealth Management. Composition Wealth provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach centered on low-cost, diversified mutual funds and ETFs, complemented by other securities, and manages approximately $9.47 billion in discretionary assets.

James Ward is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Federal Way, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wedbush in 2006, he worked at UBS Financial Services and Piper Sandler & Co. Outside of his advisory role, Ward is involved in small business consulting through his ownership of WARDDEN LLC and operates an automotive repair business, Northtown Auto Clinic. He also serves as a director for a nonprofit homeowners association in Federal Way. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of wealth management and capital market services including discretionary portfolio management and institutional research, operating with dual registration as both an adviser and a broker-dealer.

William Ziehl Jr. is a financial advisor with Northwest Asset Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Northwest Asset Management since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is the proprietor of ZVENTURES LLC, a non-investment business focused on a personal real estate property. Northwest Asset Management serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm uses a strategic, diversified investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and offers a range of services including customized investment management, retirement and financial planning, and tax preparation.

Hi, I'm Kyle Wilke, CFP®, founder of Equi Financial Planning. I grew up in Southeast Asia, where my parents followed their passion for philanthropy to Thailand and worked in refugee camps in the years after the Vietnam War. Watching the difference compassion made shaped how I define wealth. I came to believe that the only way to truly feel wealthy is by enriching the lives of others. At Equi, we measure wealth two ways: your financial well-being, and the difference your money makes for your family, and your community. As a fee-only fiduciary, I don't sell products or earn commissions, I'm legally and ethically bound to put your interests first, every time. I do my best work with people driven by a genuine passion for what they do: • Early-career professionals building confident money habits from the ground up • Established professionals pursuing big goals around family legacy and charitable endeavors. • Families at a crossroads; navigating the emotional and financial complexity of moving themselves or a loved one into a new living arrangement Whether you need a one-time plan or a long-term partner, we start with your goals and values, not a product. Together we'll tackle the real questions: How do I make the most of my equity comp and benefits? When should I take Social Security? How do I retire with confidence? Can I invest in a way that's good for my returns and good for the world? And how do I leave a legacy that reflects what I care about? If money is a tool, let's make sure yours is building the life and the impact you actually want. I'd love to get acquainted. Reach out, and let's talk.

John Lee is a CFP® with 13 years of experience in financial advisory roles. He is currently with Northwest Asset Management and previously worked at Fidelity Investments and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Northwest Asset Management manages approximately $3.6 billion for nearly 3,000 clients, including individuals, pension plans, charities, and corporations. The firm offers a range of services such as investment management, retirement and financial planning, and ERISA/401(k) consulting, using a fiduciary approach that incorporates Modern Portfolio Theory, strategic asset allocation, and both fundamental and technical analysis.

Richard Graham is a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wedbush since 2006, following prior roles at UBS Financial Services and Piper Sandler & Co. He is also managing member of an LLC related to inherited real estate. Wedbush Securities offers investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, providing a range of wealth management, fixed income, commodities, and capital markets solutions. The firm supports both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and offers custodial, clearing, and prime services.

Nelly Mubashi is a financial advisor with Northwest Asset Management in Redmond, WA, holding a Series 66 credential and 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at Northwest Asset Management since 2008, with a brief tenure at Purshe Kaplan Sterling from 2008 to 2025. Mubashi serves as a board member and chairman of the investment committee for Plymouth Housing, a nonprofit organization, and is the Pacific Northwest co-head of Women in ETFs, where she supports membership growth and educational events. Northwest Asset Management is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.6 billion for nearly 3,000 clients, including individuals, pension plans, charities, and corporations. The firm employs a fiduciary approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, strategic asset allocation, and diversified portfolio construction, while also providing retirement planning, tax preparation, and consulting services.

Kimberley Evermon is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. She has been with Northwest Asset Management since 2018 and previously worked at Paul R. Reid Financial Group from 2015 to 2018. Northwest Asset Management is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.6 billion for nearly 3,000 clients, including individuals, pension plans, charities, and corporations. The firm employs a fiduciary, customized approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and strategic asset allocation, offering a range of services from investment management to ERISA consulting.