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 with J.P. Morgan Securities in Enumclaw, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America N.A. and Merrill. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers these advisory services alongside brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Karley Schluter is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Tacoma, WA, holding the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 credentials with 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

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 who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 32 years of industry experience. He has been associated with LPL Financial for 22 years and with Financial Advocates Investment Management for 12 years. His professional background includes managing investment-related business activities under the name Veliz Financial Management. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and financial planning services, combining model portfolios, research, and technology-driven investment strategies.

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 financial advisor with LPL Financial in Sumner, WA, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 license, with 34 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2018, he worked at Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc from 2013 to 2018. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting through Scott P. Hurst & Associates. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management and integrating research from multiple sources.

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 with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Jackson has served in the United States Marine Corps Reserves since 1996. Outside of advising, he has a minority ownership interest in a business called Link Systems DBA Link Lanyards. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is driven by investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, with a range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Michael Batt is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lakewood, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for the Tacoma Golf & Country Club. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment and advisory services. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and supports its clients through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jennifer Bahr is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2017, following prior roles at United Planners Financial Services and Investors Portfolio Services LLC. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial plans across a wide range of topics without managing client portfolios directly.

Jacob Hardy is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Sumner, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he worked in sales and customer service roles at Puyallup Mazda and Ben Bridge Jewelers. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management, offering a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.