Matthew Zager is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience. He is currently with &PARTNERS and previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is also associated with Fisette & Kim Financial Services, LLC in a non-investment-related capacity. &PARTNERS serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers investment management and financial planning services using a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, with both discretionary and non-discretionary account management options.

Sharon Stevens is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously with NYLife Securities and New York Life Insurance. Her background also includes experience in fixed insurance products such as fixed life, fixed annuities, disability insurance, long-term care, and group benefits. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and active-duty military personnel. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Bryce Niemi is a CFP® with 11 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC and has previously worked at firms including Ameriprise Financial Services and Charles Schwab. In addition to his advisory role, he occasionally sells insurance products such as fixed annuities and life insurance. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and nonprofit organizations. The firm offers a range of services including investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to alternative investments through various program models.

Peter Boyack is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Creative Planning since 2011 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of a non-investment-related real estate business. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a financial planning–led investment process that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supported by a large advisory team and centralized investment infrastructure.

Virak Mann is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Financial Advocates Investment Management, LPL Financial LLC, First Financial Northwest Bank, and UnionBanc Investment Services. Key Investment Services LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through various wrap-fee advisory programs, model portfolios, and managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client-directed model selection supported by ongoing monitoring and due diligence, and operates within the KeyCorp group with affiliated banking and capital markets relationships.

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.

John Ritezel is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Issaquah, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and having 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securian Financial Services Inc, Minnesota Life Insurance Co, and Mass Mutual Investors Services. He also engages in fixed insurance sales, dedicating a small portion of his time to this activity. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors. The firm offers a comprehensive platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody services, working with clients to implement portfolios through a combination of internal model portfolios and external subadvisers.

Sasho Smileski is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding a Series 66 credential and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Charles Schwab Bank, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he owns residential rental properties in Washington. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering services such as annual financial reviews and investment recommendations based on Schwab’s research tools and asset allocation models.

Hyon Kim is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with &PARTNERS and has previously worked at Fisette & Kim Financial Services, Raymond James Financial Services, key Investment Services, and Embark Financial Services. &PARTNERS serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering investment management, financial and tax planning, and ERISA consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies, utilizing both proprietary and third-party models, and operates under dual registration as a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.

Tanya Range is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Key Investment Services since 2009. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through a variety of advisory programs, model portfolios, and managed account options. The firm emphasizes client-directed investment strategy selection supported by non-binding recommendations and ongoing monitoring, and it operates as part of the KeyCorp group with connections to KeyBank and KeyBanc Capital Markets.

Jason Casey is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Empower Advisory Group since 2025 and previously worked at TIAA and related entities for eight years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns HOWSEY LLC, an LLC managing a short-term rental property. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, leveraging integrated platforms tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative services. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and serves a large client base with a higher client-to-advisor ratio than many peers.

Kosuke Takahashi is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Capstone Wealth Advisors and Waddell & Reed, Inc. Outside of advising, he is involved in community service, including helping low-income families file tax returns and serving as an outreach coordinator and board member for Eastside SDA Fellowship. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and specialized retirement consulting, utilizing a strategic investment process combining passive and active management guided by an internal Investment Committee.

Andrew Chhor is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with four years of industry experience. He is currently with Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC and previously worked at Fidelity for five years. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an insurance agent with Beacon Pointe Insurance Services, LLC. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides investment advisory and consulting services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, employing a manager-based investment approach that includes discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and outsourced CIO solutions. The firm is notable for sponsoring proprietary investment vehicles and serving as an operating general partner for multiple private funds.

Mark Niemi is a financial advisor at Osaic Advisory Services, LLC with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Arbor Point Advisors and Securities America Advisors. Niemi has also owned Niemi Investments since 1987. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, and various organizations. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and related services through multiple program models, utilizing both proprietary guidance and third-party platforms.

Jennifer Mc Curdy is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Mc Curdy previously worked at Key Bank from 1995 to 2021. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various advisory programs, including wrap-fee programs, model portfolios, and separately managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client-directed model selection and provides due diligence, monitoring, and supervisory oversight across its investment offerings.

Carlos Lopez is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Creative Planning since 2014. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he manages Turtle Shell LLC, a non-investment-related business based in Sammamish, WA. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans, managing approximately $217 billion in client assets. The firm employs a financial planning–led investment process with low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by direct indexing and tax-loss harvesting, and offers a range of retirement plan fiduciary services supported by affiliated legal, trust, and recordkeeping businesses.

Robert Selk is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securian Advisors Northwest, Minnesota Life Insurance Co., and Signator Investors, Inc. Outside of advising, he owns and operates a tax preparation and consulting business and works as a licensed real estate agent in Bellevue, WA. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and offers a broad platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement and plan consulting, and custody services. The firm supports advisors in portfolio implementation through both internal model portfolios and external platforms, covering a wide range of investment options.

Deena Bortscheller is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Principal Securities Inc. since 2016 and with Principal Life Insurance Company since 2007. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Michael Joslin is a financial advisor at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC with 39 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Joslin Capital Advisors, LLC and Kms Financial Services, Inc. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides investment advisory and consulting services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, employing a manager-of-managers approach with both active and passive strategies supported by a formal due-diligence process. The firm also sponsors proprietary investment vehicles and serves as an operating general partner for multiple private funds.

Shawn Skogstad is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC and previously worked at Capstone Wealth Advisors and Waddell & Reed Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the head boys baseball coach at Bellevue Christian Schools. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans through a large network of advisors. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and retirement plan consulting, employing a strategic investment process that combines passive and active management with quantitative and fundamental research.