Matthew Wells is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Kirkland, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Empower Financial Services. Outside of financial advising, he owns an automotive business that renovates and rents vans and also provides pet sitting and dog walking services through the Rover app. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s integrated service model emphasizes long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and client savings rates within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

Eric Chaney is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Bellevue, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and Spectrum Financial Partners, where he is also a co-owner. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a parental caregiver with the Washington State Department of Developmental Disabilities. Commonwealth Financial Network supports a national network of nearly 3,000 advisors, providing back-office operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management services. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and model portfolios, enabling advisors to tailor investment strategies for retail and institutional clients.

Daniel Berge is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Oppenheimer. He joined Oppenheimer in 2021 after five years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diverse programs and advisory services that utilize both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches across various asset classes, with an emphasis on customized investment policy development and ongoing portfolio management.

Kiavash Maadanian is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding Series 63 and 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Symetra Securities. Outside of finance, he teaches music lessons to children and adults through Half Note Music Studio in Bellevue, Washington. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered adviser offering portfolio management and model-based advisory products to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a multi-provider platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio solutions, integrating investment and ancillary insurance services through KeyCorp affiliates.

Kurt Jonson is a CFP® professional with over 32 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC and has held positions at Pacific Capital Resource Group, Inc., Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Hornor, Townsend & Kent, Inc. Jonson is owner and CEO of Pacific Capital Resource Group, an insurance brokerage company, and is involved in several other insurance and advisory-related business entities. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and third-party manager oversight, utilizing multiple program models and custodians like Schwab and Fidelity.

Anthony Sibley is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with eight years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently an advisor at Creative Planning, where he has worked since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at The Clarius Group, Morgan Stanley, and Apptio. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a broad client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a financial planning–led investment process emphasizing low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supported by a large advisory team and centralized investment infrastructure managing approximately $217 billion in assets.

Michael Purpura is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 36 years of industry experience. He has been with D.A. Davidson for 30 years and serves as a director at D.A. Davidson Companies, providing general oversight and board duties. D.A. Davidson & Co. offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including retirement plans, individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm operates under fiduciary standards, providing a range of advisory services and distinguishing itself through municipal advisory activities and affiliated custodial services.

Charles Griffith is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer in Bellevue, WA, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Oppenheimer since 2026 and has prior experience working in the hospitality industry. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and IRAs. The firm offers a range of programs and advisory services across equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

Hao Wu is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Transamerica, he worked in the aviation technology sector with Sine Draco Aviation Technology and at Boeing. He is involved with the Seattle Chapter of the Chinese Institute of Engineers. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers advisory and broker-dealer services with a range of proprietary and third-party investment models, managing a combined discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio in the billions.

Tyler Gaspard is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Corient. Prior to joining Corient, he worked for Columbia Pacific Wealth Management for 12 years and has held roles at CIPW Service Company, LLC. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and corporate entities. The firm employs a goals-based, team investment approach that integrates in-house strategies with third-party solutions, supported by ongoing portfolio monitoring and risk management tools.

Adam Willis is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wedbush Securities Inc. for four years and Green Guard Services for six years. Willis is based in Bellevue, WA. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and services, including asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

Michael Pankaskie is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes 15 years at Boeing Employee Credit Union and LPL Financial. He is also involved with CHA Wealth Management, where he provides investment advice and portfolio management. Kestra Advisory Services offers investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including plan sponsors and institutional investors. The firm provides services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education, managing approximately $79.8 billion in assets with access to multiple management platforms and third-party solutions.

George Lane is a CFP® practitioner with 18 years of industry experience, currently advising at Clearstead and Clearstead Advisory Solutions. His prior roles include positions at The Clarius Group, Private Ocean, and Joslin Capital Advisors. He is admitted to the Washington Bar but is not actively practicing law. Clearstead serves affluent private clients and institutional investors, offering a range of services including investment management, financial and tax planning, family office administration, and institutional consulting. The firm manages approximately $33.9 billion in assets and employs institutional disciplines and proprietary strategies across client portfolios.

Anqi Yang is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and six years of industry experience. Her career includes multiple roles at Goldman Sachs & Co. and a period at Uber Technologies, Inc. from 2015 to 2018. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients, providing financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized wealth programs. The firm utilizes strategic allocation models, manager selections, and both discretionary and non-discretionary implementations, benefiting from integration with Goldman Sachs’ broader ecosystem and offering advanced research, operational tools, and a variety of service platforms.

Michael Bell Jr. is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. with 31 years of industry experience, including 28 years at his current firm. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Leonard's Landing Lodge, a fishing lodge. 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 offers services under fiduciary standards with a range of advisory, planning, and wealth management programs, and is notable for its municipal advisory and underwriting activities.

William Shack is a financial advisor at Clearstead Advisory Solutions in Seattle, WA, holding CFP® and CFA® designations with 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Clearstead, he worked at The Clarius Group, LLC and Charles Schwab, where he spent over a decade in various roles. Clearstead serves affluent private clients and institutional investors, providing investment management, financial planning, tax compliance, family office administration, and institutional consulting. The firm manages approximately $33.9 billion in assets through a team of 59 advisors and employs an investment process that combines portfolio analytics, manager research, and strategic asset allocation across diverse investment vehicles.

Scott Rhodes is a CFA® charterholder with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at CWM, LLC in Seattle, WA. His prior experience includes roles at Northwest Capital Management and Kutscher Rhodes & Benner, Inc. He also holds a treasurer position at the Quartermaster Yacht Club, a non-profit organization. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that manages approximately $50.6 billion through a network of more than 650 advisors. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, utilizing a model portfolio approach overseen by an Investment Committee and integrating various custodial and technology platforms.

Yulya Stewart is a financial advisor at Clearstead with seven years of industry experience and holds a Series 65 designation. She previously worked at The Clarius Group, LLC and The Pacific Financial Group. Based in Seattle, WA, she joined Clearstead Advisors in 2026. 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 across over 4,300 client relationships and utilizes a disciplined investment approach involving portfolio analytics, manager research, and strategic asset allocation.

Derek Crump is a financial advisor at Corient with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has worked at Corient and its related entities since 2023. Prior to that, he was with Columbia Pacific Wealth Management for eight years. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and corporate entities. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach that combines internal strategies with third-party managers, employing risk management tools and alternative investments where appropriate.

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.