Rickey Simpson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2025 and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2019. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held multiple roles at First Command Financial Planning, Inc. from 2016 to 2019. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic methods to construct model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Sangly Men is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. prior to his current role. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of wealth advisors. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to deliver customized, non-discretionary asset allocation advice and manager selection.

Brent Wells is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2020 and previously from 2008 to 2014. His prior experience includes roles at KMS Financial, Independent Financial Group LLC, and TD Ameritrade, Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and access to third-party asset managers, supporting a broad spectrum of investment strategies.

Taylor Rodarte is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Orting, WA, holding a Series 66 license with four years of experience at the firm. His prior work experience includes roles at Club Wealth LLC and Kent Licensing. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and investment options, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jayson Grauman is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, Bank of America N.A., and Merrill. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and includes an ESG eligibility framework.

Karley Schluter is a CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Tacoma, WA. She has 12 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and proprietary mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Andrew Brown is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Puyallup, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, he worked at UAT Resources, LLC from 2016 to 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Jeffrey Hardy is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 29 years of experience at Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P., where he has worked since 1997. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Sumner, Washington. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment options through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Aghil Masoun is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America since 2025. Prior to that, he was with Merrill from 2016. 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 offers model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Mark Delyea is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Bonney Lake, WA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at several companies across various sectors, including Frontier Door & Cabinet and Woodgrain. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with over $1 trillion in assets under management and a network of approximately 23,700 financial advisors nationwide. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Russell Darneille is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fircrest, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors and the Long Range Planning Committee of the Fircrest Golf Club. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports on income, Social Security, and tax strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, with a focus on managed accounts and algorithmic automation to support its advisory process.

Charles Dietrich is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Lakewood, WA, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously worked at Pacific University from 2015 to 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Carl Hessel IV is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, Allstate Insurance, and Nampa Insurance Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Jose Veliz III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2004 and was previously with Morgan Stanley DW Inc. from 2001 to 2004. Veliz also served as an investment adviser representative at Financial Advocates Investment Management from 2014 to 2025. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Artell Whitaker III is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 8 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and the Series 66 license. Before joining Edward Jones in 2017, he worked at Family Christian Stores for three years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Robert Bruce is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2013. He has 12 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Fuimus21 LLC, a property management business based in Puyallup, WA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Scott Hurst is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously held roles at Securities America Advisors, Securities America Inc, and National Planning Corporation. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting through his own firm, Scott P. Hurst & Associates. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. It offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a broad network of over 22,800 advisors and extensive operational resources.

Maria Sanmartin is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a trustee for The Aspen Trust, a for-profit organization. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, with portfolio implementation tailored to different investor needs.

Diane La Marr is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 38 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® and Series 63 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 1996. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a partner and member in several rental property LLCs in different states. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, as well as affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services.

Christopher Jackson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and serves in the United States Marine Corps Reserves, a position he has held for over 30 years. Outside of his advisory work, he holds a minority ownership in a non-investment-related business, Link Systems, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages substantial assets and employs a research-driven investment approach, providing both brokerage and advisory solutions across a broad client base.