James Raabe is a financial advisor at TLG Advisors, Inc. with 36 years of industry experience. He has been with TLG Advisors since 2006 and has worked with The Leaders Group, Inc. since 1998. He is the founder of Raabe & Associates LLC, where he provides pension and retirement plan, insurance, and investment advisory services. TLG Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm focuses on manager selection and ongoing monitoring using fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory to construct diversified portfolios, and offers both sub-advisor managed accounts and a direct-to-consumer digital investment program.

Wenxiu Peng is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Bellevue, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2017 and also has involvement with Options Builder LLC under the trade name "TWP2019" since 2019. Prior to these roles, she was with World Financial Group, Inc. starting in 2016 and worked at Studio of School Home Extensions from 2015 to 2017. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers advisory and broker-dealer services with proprietary and third-party model portfolios, managing both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Mitchell Weeks is a financial advisor with Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and currently in his first year in the industry. His prior work experience includes roles at Alden Capital Management, Barrett Financial Group LLC, and Equitable Advisors, LLC. Outside of finance, he has been involved with companies in the mortgage and brewing industries. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual clients, high-net-worth families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes customized, primarily long-term portfolios using ETFs, mutual funds, and other securities, supported by an affiliated sub-advisory network and integrated operational tools.

Brandon Redman is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including DPA Wealth Partners, Securian Advisors Northwest, and Mass Mutual Investors Services. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors. The firm provides a broad platform of managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody services, serving both individual and institutional clients.

Trevor Foster is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Bellevue, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Edward Jones, Farmers Insurance/Tru Family Agency LLC, and WFG. He is also the owner of Foster Family Freedom LLC, an investment-related entity. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and corporations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services with proprietary and third-party model portfolios. The firm operates as both a registered broker-dealer and an RIA, providing a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment programs.

Jennifer Mc Kasson is a financial advisor with Guardian Life who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at Horace Mann Companies and Horace Mann Investors, Inc. She is also involved with the Girl Scouts of Western Washington as a troop leader. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue Securities LLC, provides both brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, alongside access to proprietary programs and third-party advisory solutions.

Yingju Ren is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors in Bellevue, WA, holding a Series 66 designation. Ren has experience with multiple organizations including American Senior Resources and Washington Health Benefit Exchange, alongside roles in insurance and financial services. Outside of financial advising, Ren is involved with the Hidden Ridge HOA. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services, utilizing proprietary and third-party investment models with discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Jamie Koskela is a financial advisor at Corient in Seattle, WA, holding Series 65 and Series 66 designations. He has been with Corient and its affiliates since 2022, and previously worked at McCutchen Group LLC for 15 years. He serves as an individual trustee for some Corient clients. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach combining in-house strategies with third-party managers and employs risk management tools and alternative investments where appropriate.

Jennifer Gonzales is a financial advisor at &PARTNERS with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for 10 years and Ameriprise for 6 years. She is based in Bellevue, WA. &PARTNERS serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers investment management, financial and tax planning, and ERISA 3(21) consulting using a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, with services provided on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Emma Lea Biles is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining D.A. Davidson, she worked at Parcion Private Wealth and has held various roles at academic institutions and nonprofit camps. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a broad client base, including retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers ERISA plan advisory, comprehensive financial planning, and a private wealth program, operating under fiduciary standards and incorporating both qualitative and quantitative analysis.

Ryan Eatherly is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2019 and previously spent 15 years at Martin Financial Group, LLC. He is also licensed as an insurance agent with multiple carriers. Mariner serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and tax services. The firm uses discretionary, customized portfolios combining in-house research with third-party managers and provides integrated tax, accounting, and financial wellness solutions.

Michael Zarlengo is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at several firms, including Bank of America, Merrill, Charles Schwab, and TD Ameritrade. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management with a fiduciary standard applied to its advisory services.

Constandina Carkonen is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc, Columbia Pacific Wealth Management, CIPW Service Company, LLC, and Corient Services LLC. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm operates as a registered broker-dealer and provides access to a consolidated investment platform that includes equities, fixed income, and alternatives.

Scott Christensen is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC. Prior to this, he worked at Merriman Wealth Management, LLC for seven years and has held roles in tax preparation and environmental services. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with a comprehensive suite of wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Cary Doerr is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Seattle, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he has a rental property investment. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals and various institutional clients, often those connected to TIAA-administered retirement plans. The firm combines point-in-time planning services with ongoing portfolio management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Todd Haberly is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license, with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Seattle, where he has worked since 2018. Prior to that, he was with Windrose Advisors, LLC and Vulcan Inc. He owns a residential rental property in Seattle, which he manages with minimal time commitment. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm’s investment approach includes a range of client-directed and discretionary programs, utilizing multiple model risk profiles and incorporating strategic and tactical asset allocation developed in partnership with HSBC Global Asset Management.

Robert Bowman III is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at D.A. Davidson & Co. since 2006. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm operates under the Advisers Act fiduciary standard and offers specialized services such as ERISA retirement plan advisory, comprehensive financial planning, and a private wealth program for clients with over $20 million in net worth.

Francis Franco is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Bellevue, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with eight years of industry experience. He has worked with Eagle Strategies since 2020 and has been associated with New York Life and its affiliated firms since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the boards of several community organizations including the Filipino Community of Seattle, the Filipino American Association of Certified Public Accountants, and the Filipino Chamber of Commerce of the Pacific Northwest. Eagle Strategies serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers tailored solutions across multiple program types, focusing largely on non-discretionary assets and maintaining fiduciary responsibilities to retirement investors.

Joseph Andrew Malach is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. in Seattle, WA, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. He has been with D.A. Davidson & Co. since 2016. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including employer-sponsored retirement plans, individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm operates under fiduciary standards and offers a range of services including ERISA retirement plan advisory, comprehensive financial planning, and a private wealth program for clients with over $20 million in net worth.

Maria Siwek is a CFP® professional with 11 years of experience in financial advising. She is currently with Clearstead Advisory Solutions and has previously worked at The Clarius Group, Laird Norton Wealth Management, and Freestone Capital Management. Clearstead serves affluent private clients and institutional clients by providing investment management, financial planning, tax planning and compliance, family office administration, and institutional consulting/OCIO services. The firm manages approximately $33.9 billion in assets and applies institutional disciplines and proprietary strategies across a diverse range of investment solutions.