Neil Rose is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license, with 22 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Regency Capital Management Inc. since 2021 and previously worked at Cadinha & Co., LLC from 2007 to 2020. Regency Capital Management provides discretionary investment and wealth management services primarily to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutions with approximately $1 million or more in investable assets. The firm combines fundamental analysis with quantitative tools to offer both model and bespoke portfolio strategies and serves a diverse client base that includes pooled investment vehicles and institutional entities.

Katy Cook is a Principal at Abacus Financial Planning and decided to change careers and go into financial planning after creating her parents’ retirement plan. She saw firsthand the peace of mind that comes with having a roadmap to guide investing and spending decisions. Katy helps women and their families use money to live the life they want. She enjoys helping people explore financial scenarios and understand the long-term impact of small (and large) choices. Prior to being a financial planner, Katy spent a decade in teaching and independent consulting focused on “data for do-gooders.” She completed a BS in Mathematics at the University of Texas at Austin and a financial planning certificate with Boston University. She holds a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from Princeton University, where she was a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow.

Thai Duong Tran is the sole advisor at XSTAR Fund Management LLC in Redmond, WA. He holds a Series 65 credential and has five years of experience managing investments at XSTAR following roles at Neotech Ltd and Skyfarm JSC. XSTAR Fund Management LLC serves accredited and high-net-worth investors through a privately offered pooled investment vehicle and separately managed accounts. The firm employs a combined top-down macro and bottom-up fundamental research approach focused on undervalued U.S. publicly traded equities, using a concentrated and long-biased portfolio strategy with discretionary management.

Paul Henderson is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 16 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Heritage Road Advisors since 2021 and previously spent six years at Laird Norton Wealth Management and one year at One Day Wealth. Heritage Road Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, small business owners, trusts, estates, and institutional accounts including charitable organizations and municipalities. The firm focuses on independent financial planning and investment advisory services using a passive, low-cost asset allocation approach and offers additional services such as estate paraplanning and tax-related portfolio reviews.

Danika Waddell is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience, currently with Xena Financial Planning, LLC. Her prior roles include four years at Goddard Financial Planning and five years with the predecessor to her current firm. Outside of advisory work, she is CEO of Xena Rising LLC, where she speaks at events and leads retreats for financial advisors. Xena Financial Planning, LLC provides discretionary investment management and ongoing financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes passive portfolio construction using low-cost index mutual funds and ETFs, complemented by fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and offers services including retirement planning, tax-aware strategies, and estate planning.

Gregory Radovich is a financial advisor at Johnson & Shute Investment Advisors, Inc. with 29 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Johnson & Shute Investment Advisors since 1997. Additionally, he is employed as a manager at Johnson & Shute, P.S., a CPA firm, where he prepares financial statements, tax returns, and provides business consulting. Johnson & Shute Investment Advisors offers investment management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and business organizations. The firm employs a non-discretionary, long-term buy-and-hold approach using client-selected model portfolios composed of low-cost, passively managed mutual funds.

Dominic Hubert is a financial advisor at Schmidt Financial Management with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and previously worked for Deloitte & Touche LLP for 15 years. Hubert joined Schmidt Financial Group in 2021 before continuing with Schmidt Financial Management. Schmidt Financial Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth households, including trusts, estates, and retirement accounts. The firm utilizes a customized, non-model portfolio construction approach, blending fundamental and technical analysis and leveraging third-party research, while delegating manager due diligence to an external provider.

Mark Lalich is a financial advisor at GreenRock Asset Management LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services Inc and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, Lalich is CEO and board chairman of Rust Gym Inc., an educational subscription service teaching computer programming, and he owns Lalich Principle Consortium, a holding company with interests including an optometry business. GreenRock Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, companies, and institutional clients. The firm employs active, tactical portfolio management with the use of derivatives and may enter into performance-based fee arrangements, distinguishing itself among independent advisers.

Christopher Steward is a financial advisor at Steward Capital LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Legacy Group Capital LLC since 2017 alongside his role at Steward Capital, which he joined in 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he invests as a limited partner in various apartment buildings and developments. Steward Capital LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individual clients, including high-net-worth and accredited investors. The firm employs fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory, offering discretionary management and access to a range of investment vehicles, including alternatives and private placements.

Kyle Mylius is a CFA® charterholder with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Humanize Wealth Partners LLC since 2023 and previously held roles at Newground Social Investment, SPC, Braided Water, LLC, Green Canopy, Inc., and Threshold Group, LLC. Based in Seattle, WA, he holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Humanize Wealth provides comprehensive wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, foundations, endowments, and family-owned entities. The firm employs a fiduciary, tailored approach integrating asset allocation, tax-aware portfolio construction, and ESG considerations, often incorporating institutional sub-advisors and offering educational seminars alongside continuous portfolio oversight.

Bradley Van Aken is a financial advisor with Agate Pass Investment, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Agate Pass Investment Management since 2011. Agate Pass Investment Management serves individual investors, trusts, foundations, and endowments, managing approximately $336 million across about 124 client accounts. The firm focuses on long-term, low-turnover portfolio management emphasizing quality and growth at a reasonable price, primarily through individual stocks and investment-grade bonds, and employs a borrowing strategy within separately managed accounts.

Michael Sondheim is a financial advisor at South Cove Financial, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has worked at firms including Pacific Financial Solutions and American Financial Education Alliance. He has also served as president of Northwest Senior Resources Corp., an insurance agency and investment advisory firm. Additionally, he volunteers as a presenter for financial education workshops with a nonprofit organization. South Cove Financial, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, retirement and education accounts, and private entities. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management, employing fundamental and technical analysis and using a diverse range of investment vehicles aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Cleona Hernandez is a financial advisor at Greystone Financial & Estate Services, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and KMS Financial Services, Inc. prior to her current role. Hernandez has been associated with Greystone Financial & Estate Services, Inc. since 1997. Greystone Financial & Estate Services serves individual and high-net-worth clients and provides retirement plan consulting to plan sponsors and fiduciaries. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and ad-hoc financial consulting, managing approximately $103.6 million across about 196 clients with two advisors.

Bethany Steinhaus is a CFP® professional with 11 years of experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Breakwater Investment Management in Seattle, WA. She has been with Breakwater since 2009. Breakwater Investment Management oversees approximately $250.8 million in discretionary assets for about 150 clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, qualified retirement plans, trusts, businesses, and non-profit organizations. The firm employs model portfolios that emphasize low-cost, primarily passive ETFs alongside some actively managed funds, focusing on globally diversified portfolios with exposure to international and emerging markets.

Allison Stewart is a financial advisor at Omega Financial Investments & Insurance in Kirkland, WA, holding a Series 65 designation and bringing 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Omega Financial and Insurance Services since 2011. Omega Financial Investments & Insurance provides discretionary portfolio management to individual clients, including both high-net-worth and non-HNW households, and operates a licensed property, casualty, and life insurance agency. The firm combines advisory and insurance services, using technical and cyclical analysis to manage portfolios with monthly reviews and quarterly reporting.

Kyle Weisbrod is a financial advisor at One Day Wealth in Edmonds, WA, holding a Series 65 designation with three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Savvy and One Day LLC, as well as self-employment and a period as a homemaker. One Day Wealth serves individual clients—including both high-net-worth and non-HNW households—as well as charitable organizations and businesses. The firm offers portfolio management and financial planning with a primarily passive investment approach, supplemented by deeper analytical methods, and provides educational seminars and workplace presentations on personal finance and related topics.

Brian Whitaker is a CFP® professional affiliated with Northern Lights Advisors, Inc. in Seattle, WA, with 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked for LNW Wealth Management, LLC for 19 years before joining Northern Lights Advisors. Northern Lights Advisors serves both individual and institutional clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm uses a client-specific approach combined with proprietary model portfolios and web-based automation, emphasizing mutual funds, ETFs, and direct indexing.

John Storbeck is a financial advisor at Omega Financial Investments & Insurance in Kirkland, WA, holding a Series 65 designation with 18 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Omega Financial Corporation since 1982. Omega Financial Investments & Insurance provides discretionary portfolio management to both high-net-worth and non-HNW individual clients, combining advisory services with a licensed insurance agency. The firm uses technical and cyclical analysis to select securities and manages approximately $70 million on a discretionary basis.

Hannah Ahmed is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. She is currently affiliated with FAP, LLC and has previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network, Stack Financial Management, and Merriman Wealth Management. Ahmed spends part of her time providing financial planning services through Financial Advisory Partners. FAP, LLC is a small advisory firm that offers customized financial planning in areas such as retirement, tax, estate, and business planning. The firm does not manage client assets directly and focuses on hourly planning engagements, with clients typically implementing recommendations through licensed representatives.

Robert Bjur is a CFP® with 33 years at Coast Capital Management and 20 years of industry experience. He operates an income tax preparation business outside of his advisory work. Coast Capital Management serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses with personalized financial planning and investment management. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation using no-load, passively managed funds, global diversification, and written Investment Policy Statements, managing approximately $18 million for about 51 clients with a low client-to-advisor ratio.