Rodric Pence is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works directly with clients to develop personalized portfolio strategies aimed at meeting their financial goals. Mr. Pence provides ongoing advice and adjusts investment plans in response to changes in clients' situations. He holds several professional designations, including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Mr. Pence earned his bachelor's degree from Biola University. His approach focuses on understanding what matters most to clients and their families in order to create strategies aligned with their financial objectives.

Karin Blakley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and having 21 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Waddell & Reed, various insurance carriers, and involvement in multiple local business and community organizations, including the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce. She is also a member of the Newcastle City Council. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across a broad spectrum of asset classes.

Matthew Klippert is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Mill Creek, WA. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has five years of industry experience. Prior to his current tenure at Thrivent, Klippert has worked at Fidelity Investments and has been involved with community and educational organizations, including roles at Trevecca Nazarene University and local churches. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning covering a range of topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs while keeping services distinct.

Jesse O'Brien is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2011. He holds a Series 66 license and is based in Everett, WA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves over four million individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Emma Moreno Rincon is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her advisory career in 2026. She previously worked at Bank of America from 2015 to 2026 and Marymoor Park for 11 years. Merrill, together 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 institutional investors.

Leigh Hlohinec is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Mill Creek, WA, holding CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 28 years of industry experience, including 15 years at SunTrust Investment Services and SunTrust Advisory Services before joining Edward Jones in 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Kevin Brady Jr is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 7 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to his advisory career, he was associated briefly with Pacific Masonry and was involved with the University of Washington's School of Baseball. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management, offering a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, all operating under a fiduciary standard.

Kevin Dang is currently serving as Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2026. He began his tenure at Fidelity Investments in 2022 as a Financial Consultant. Prior to joining Fidelity, Kevin accumulated extensive experience in the financial services industry, including positions at JPMorgan Chase where he worked as Private Client Banker-First Vice President from 2012 to 2022, Licensed Personal Banker from 2009 to 2012, and Assistant Branch Manager from 2008 to 2009. He also held roles at Washington Mutual as a Senior Personal Financial Representative and Senior Teller between 2002 and 2008. In his role as a Financial Consultant, Kevin partners closely with clients to develop personalized financial plans tailored to their unique needs and priorities. He emphasizes trust and reliability as foundational elements in his client relationships and conducts ongoing reviews to adapt financial strategies to clients' evolving goals and life events. Kevin's personal interests include camping, cars, fishing, fitness, food, and kayaking.

Jered Fowler is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services since 2009 and has served with the Everett School District since 2020. Fowler is an advisory board member of F.R McAbee, Inc., where he provides guidance on business operations. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting supported by analytical tools and maintains unique affiliations that include municipal advisory services and specialized employer retirement plan consulting.

Joshua Helpenstell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Arlington, Washington, holding the CFP® and Series 66 designations with eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2017, he served in the U.S. Navy from 2011 to 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Jeremy Barrette is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Snohomish, WA. He has one year of industry experience and has held prior roles at Wells Fargo and BECU. His background includes service in the United States Army and involvement with the Skagit YMCA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and management solutions, including access to model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and institutional platforms.

Daniel Cicu is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Edward Jones since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at NYLIFE Securities, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Keybank, among others. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Ryan Smolko is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Legacy Equity Valuations and Lorraine Barrick LLC, and has experience in both valuation and advisory roles. He holds a Series 66 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual households, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary options, separately managed accounts, and affiliated funds.

Junzhao Liu is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Liu held positions at Tianfu Seattle, Timeless Tea Dessert Cafe, and the City of Seattle / Seattle City Light, and has been affiliated with the University of Washington in various roles. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a range of investment products and model portfolios.

Eric Higgins is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Everett, WA, holding the Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Higgins is involved in a small-scale real estate rental business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Douglas Kenoyer is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation with 20 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial, having joined in 2024, and previously worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2006 to 2024. Kenoyer is also involved in Cascadia Wealth Advisors, which operates as a DBA for his LPL business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, including access to third-party asset managers and institutional platforms.

Brian Metcalf is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Fidelity Investments, having previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Edward Jones. Prior to his financial services career, Metcalf spent over two decades at The Home Depot. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory solutions.

Mary Basili is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 33 years of industry experience. She worked at Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. for 21 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2017. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a guardian for her daughter. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, utilizing research and analytics to support diversified investment strategies.

Tyson Clawson is a CFP® professional with Series 65 and Series 66 licenses, currently advising at Edward Jones in Monroe, WA. He has two years of industry experience, including prior roles at Tradewinds Capital Management and Western Washington University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment strategies. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates through a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Alford Bailey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2002. Bailey also serves as an instructor for community education at Everett Community College. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of investment solutions including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.