Maria Hare is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Creative Planning since 2018. Her prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank from 2013 to 2018. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Seattle, WA. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in assets and employs a financial planning-led investment approach focused on low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, complemented by supplemental techniques such as direct indexing and tax-loss harvesting.

Dylan Simons is a financial advisor at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC in Bellevue, WA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses with 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Beacon Pointe, he worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and Kms Financial Services, Inc. Simons is also the owner of LG's Kitchen LLC, a business that sells breakfast burritos. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides wealth advisory, consulting, financial planning, and outsourced chief investment officer services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of active and passive investment strategies, supported by third-party independent managers and proprietary private funds.

Ann Novosel is a CFP® professional with over 43 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and WealthSpring, with previous roles at Financial Advisory Partners and Kms Financial Services, Inc. Novosel also engages in fixed insurance sales as an agent under the name Financial Advisory Partners. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing over $212 billion in client assets through a range of managed-account programs, third-party asset managers, and custody services.

Jay Shi is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Bellevue, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2015 and has been affiliated with World Financial Group, Inc. since 2013. Jay is involved in the sales of insurance products for companies affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm provides both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios, offering discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

John Percival III is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC since 2021. Percival also serves on the board of Blue Mountain Land Trust, a nonprofit organization based in Walla Walla, WA. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individual investors, executives, and institutional clients. The firm integrates a range of specialized programs and strategic investment models, leveraging resources across the Goldman Sachs ecosystem.

Danny Kim is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Eagle Strategies, NYLIFE Securities, New York Life Insurance, and Equitable Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, Kim is involved in insurance brokering with outside carriers. Key Investment Services LLC provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various wrap-fee programs, separately managed accounts, and model portfolios. The firm emphasizes client-directed model selection supported by ongoing monitoring and due diligence, and operates as part of the KeyCorp group with affiliations to KeyBank and KeyBanc Capital Markets.

Stephanie Zheng is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Bellevue, WA. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has five years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at American Senior Resources, Hanlin Moss Yi, Jackson Hewitt, Bridlewood Insurance Services, and World Financial Group. Outside of financial advising, she is involved in health and Medicare insurance sales and assists with tax preparation as part of a CPA firm. 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 both advisory and broker-dealer services, utilizing proprietary and third-party model portfolios with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Bryan Mazza is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has served at Mazza Financial Group, Inc. since 1998 and was previously with Cetera Advisors LLC from 2013 to 2022. Mazza also acts as a financial and healthcare durable power of attorney for family members. Independent Financial Group, LLC is a dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs through its AccessPoint platform and third-party managers, managing approximately $11.3 billion in assets.

Cyhthia Hoang is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked in roles including tax preparation and managing a family-owned restaurant. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios and programs, accommodating discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

Beau Rezek is a financial advisor at Wealthspire Advisors with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Hightower Advisors and Brighton Jones. Wealthspire Advisors LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $34.3 billion in assets for nearly 9,700 clients. The firm serves individuals, corporate and pension plans, nonprofits, and foundations, using an institutional-style asset allocation framework that incorporates mutual funds, ETFs, private investments, and external account managers subject to centralized due diligence and oversight.

Duane Larue is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 33 years of industry experience. He has held his current position since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Oppenheimer serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides advisory and brokerage services with a focus on strategic and tactical asset allocation, manager selection, and a variety of investment vehicles, managing assets through both discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Aaron Spencer is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and previously spent 20 years at MERRIMAN Wealth Management, LLC. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC provides wealth advisory and investment management services to individuals, families, institutions, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach within an enhanced open architecture framework that combines active and passive strategies across various asset types.

David Wright is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at D.A. Davidson & Co. and Wells Fargo Clearing. Oppenheimer serves individuals, corporations, pooled vehicles, and retirement plans with a variety of advisory programs including portfolio management, consulting, and financial planning. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions across multiple strategies and supports institutional and unaffiliated advisors through its consulting and retirement services.

Johnathan Simonson is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has prior work experience outside the financial industry, including roles at Albert Lee Appliance and Seattle Public Schools. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including employer-sponsored retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of services such as retirement plan advisory, comprehensive financial planning, equity research, and a private wealth program for clients with over $20 million in net worth.

Yashasvi Singh is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to entering the financial sector, Singh worked at TripAdvisor Inc. and runs a home and kitchen linen business selling products on Amazon. Key Investment Services LLC provides advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various wrap-fee programs, model portfolios, and managed accounts. The firm’s approach emphasizes client-directed investment selection combined with ongoing monitoring and access to third-party discretionary managers.

Douglas Lambert is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Bellevue, WA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Eagle Strategies in 2024, he worked at Kilows from 2022 to 2024 and has an educational background from Santa Clara University. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals and institutions, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored solutions delivered through multiple program types and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Uma Sekar is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Creative Planning, Uma worked with Your Hive, Parenting Partners, and Capria Ventures. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, foundations, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that includes low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and selective private market exposure, managing approximately $295.6 billion in client assets.

Joseph West is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Hightower since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of the Cosmopolitan Homeowners Association in Seattle. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, utilizing a multi-manager approach that includes affiliated and third-party managers. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, with a focus on manager selection and access to various investment vehicles.

Thomas Keeney is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. since 2017 and previously spent three years at Blue Moon Wealth Advisory. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth families, business owners, and nonprofit organizations. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach focused on globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios, utilizing low-cost index vehicles and tax management where appropriate.

Cameron Lamarche is a CFA® charterholder with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Clearstead. His prior experience includes roles at The Clarius Group and Threshold Group. Clearstead serves affluent private clients and institutional clients, providing investment management, financial planning, tax planning, family office administration, and institutional consulting services. The firm manages approximately $33.9 billion in assets and employs a disciplined investment process that incorporates portfolio analytics, strategic asset allocation, and a mix of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, and a proprietary Direct Indexing strategy.