Alexander Smith is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2016. Merrill serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutional clients by offering managed account programs, third-party manager selection, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage execution and custody services. The firm integrates closely with Bank of America affiliates and emphasizes managed account and manager-selection capabilities supported by its chief investment office.

Hao Taff is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2008, including his current role starting in 2025. Outside of his advisory work, he teaches tai chi classes at Highline College and the Federal Way Community Center as a form of community involvement. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and maintains a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Michael Norman is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Bellevue, WA, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2022, he worked in construction with Quilceda Paving and Construction and has experience in education through Fusion Academy and Washington State University. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings and proprietary research to tailor investment strategies.

Charles Hanson is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert Baird & Co. since 2014. He is part of the DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers customized consulting and portfolio services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers across a range of investment strategies.

Andrew Jones is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 65, 63, and 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Thrivent Financial, Robert Half, and the Idaho Department of Insurance. Outside of advising, he is involved in creating and uploading designs to print-on-demand websites. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in a wrap program.

Aaron McDermott is a financial advisor with Cetera in Bellevue, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Voya Financial Advisors, the University of Washington's Michael G. Foster School of Business, and entrepreneurial ventures in fitness and hospitality. McDermott is also an independent insurance agent managing fixed insurance product sales. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary programs, accommodating various investment strategies and custodial relationships.

Deidre Bowman is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and was previously with Commonwealth Financial Network for 20 years. Outside of her advisory work, she is the owner and president of BnGRanchllc, where she cares for and trains rescue horses for adoption. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting, utilizing analytical tools and supporting municipal and public-finance work through its unique affiliations.

Victoria Heft is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 2016 and has held roles in various sectors including counseling and the food and beverage industry. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, using model-driven strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supported by BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing for trade execution and custody.

William Mason is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual and various entities operating under the Pillar Financial Group name. Mason is also involved in multiple business activities, such as Essential Benefits, LLC, which he has been associated with since 2014. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary options supported by a large network of advisors and over $256 billion in assets under management.

Charles Bentley III is a financial advisor at Merrill with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 credential and has worked with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 1992. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutions.

Alexander Ainsley is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career as an attorney after graduating with honors from Gonzaga University School of Law, where he was active in student government and law reviews. Alexander later transitioned to wealth management to address the needs of Northwest families seeking sophisticated and coordinated financial planning. He works closely with clients and their external advisors, including CPAs and estate planning attorneys, to align all aspects of their financial lives with their long-term goals. Alexander holds a Bachelor's Degree from Seattle University and a Juris Doctorate from Gonzaga University. He has earned professional designations as a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His expertise includes equity compensation services, family wealth management, college education planning, special needs planning strategies, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. He is involved in community organizations such as the Homes and Hope Community Land Trust, the Economic Alliance of Snohomish County, and Friends of the Educational Opportunity Program. Additionally, he serves on the Foundation for Educational Opportunity Board at the University of Washington. Alexander supports initiatives focused on affordable housing and expanding opportunities for underserved populations. Outside of work, he enjoys chess, football, music, reading, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Scott Mac Cormac is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2018, following three years at Merrill. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering non‑discretionary written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process includes centralized due diligence with both quantitative and qualitative research, and may incorporate ESG criteria.

Will Doss is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he works with clients to develop financial plans aimed at helping them achieve their personal and family goals. His approach focuses on fostering harmony in clients' lives through structured financial planning. Will has been with Fidelity Investments since 2018, progressing through various roles including Financial Associate, Workplace Planning Consultant, and Planning Consultant before assuming his current position as Financial Consultant in 2023. This progression reflects his growing experience in financial consulting and planning services. Outside of his professional work, Will engages in activities such as biking, fishing, hiking, snowboarding, and spending time with his pets.

Robert Kemper is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Bellevue, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Commonwealth Financial Network for 11 years before joining Raymond James in 2025. He is also involved with Mendham Wealth Partners as an investment strategist, overseeing investment strategy, asset allocation, and portfolio management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting supported by analytical tools and offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Binfeng Hou is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides guidance in areas such as investment consulting for defined contribution plans, international wealth management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Fluent in English and Mandarin, Binfeng works with clients from diverse backgrounds to help them make informed financial decisions. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Binfeng's approach focuses on building meaningful relationships and delivering guidance tailored to each client's unique goals. Outside of his professional work, Binfeng has personal interests in antiquing, camping, fishing, hiking, and swimming.

John Wuest is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Merrill and First Republic Bank. Outside of finance, he is a silent partner in a pizza restaurant in Seattle. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary program supported by centralized due diligence and proprietary research.

Drew Jordan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Tacoma, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with seven years of industry experience. He previously held roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and Iconma. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Drew Jordan Holdings, LLC, a business involved in rental property management. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Devin Meucci is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Mukilteo, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 1998. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing a broad range of capital markets and advisory solutions.

Sean Mc Cabe is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Mercer Island, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2022, he worked at Dukes Seafood and Chowder and West Seattle High School. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, supported by algorithmic automation and oversight, to deliver tailored retirement-income advice.

Corinne Crabs is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 38 years of industry experience. She has worked at UBS since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Director of the Heritage Society and Director of the Rainier Arts and Library Foundation at The Rainier Club, and she will be a part-time junior varsity tennis coach at Holy Names Academy in April 2024. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a broad range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management through proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.