David Monsees is a financial advisor at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Joslin Capital Advisors, First Command financial services firms, and served in the United States Naval Reserve and active duty in the U.S. Navy. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides investment advisory and consulting services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, utilizing a proprietary manager due-diligence process and a mix of active and passive investment strategies across third-party independent managers. The firm is notable for sponsoring proprietary investment vehicles and serving as an operating general partner for multiple private funds.

Stephanie Hammell is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC and holds the Series 66 designation. She has 11 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Provence Wealth Management Group and LPL Financial. Hammell also founded Opus Consulting LLC, a business entity unrelated to investment advisory. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a broad range of clients, providing asset management, financial planning, wealth coaching, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management strategies and utilizes technology platforms to support comprehensive planning and asset aggregation.

Stephen Cooke is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with several Ameritas affiliates and MassMutual entities prior to his current role. Outside of his advisory work, Cooke is the owner and president of Highlands Insurance & Retirement Solutions, LLC, a business focused on fixed insurance products. Ameritas Advisory Services offers fee-based investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a combination of in-house model portfolios and third-party managers, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment programs.

George Hook III is a financial advisor with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Arbor Point Advisors, Securities America Advisors, and KMS Financial Services. He is also the owner of an insurance agency offering long-term care, life, and property and casualty insurance. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, third-party manager selection, and related services through multiple program models, using both proprietary and third-party platforms.

Mitchell Williams is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Equitable Advisors, LLC and KeyBank. Before entering the financial sector, he worked in the automotive industry. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through a variety of advisory programs and investment options. The firm emphasizes client-directed investment decisions supported by financial professional recommendations and ongoing oversight, operating within the KeyCorp group and working closely with affiliated banking and capital markets entities.

Stephanie Ispas is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked in retail and educational roles, including at Sephora and Mathnasium. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across a variety of investment vehicles and fund structures.

Jordan Whipple is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley, Fidelity, and E*TRADE. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm emphasizes customized performance reporting and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Donald Kaplan is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cipher Skin and Boyett Petroleum, and spent 28 years at Phillips 66. Kaplan maintains an active CPA license in New York and operates a management consulting business that supports administrative functions for a short-term rental property. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services to client goals and risk tolerance.

Stephen Hillard is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has operated Hillard Wealth Services Inc since 2016 and owns Tax Professionals Etc., a tax preparation and accounting services business he has managed since 2008. His prior experience includes roles at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Insurance Agency. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to implement various portfolio strategies with discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Peter Gilding is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bellevue, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services and Crossroads Financial Services. He has also worked in education and tutoring before joining LPL Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs supported by research, model portfolios, and various investment strategies.

Alex Cormier is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where they have been serving since 2025. Prior to this role, Alex held positions as an Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative within Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2025. Alex works closely with clients to define and understand their specific financial goals, developing personalized plans to align with their vision and provide confidence and structure across their portfolios. Collaborating with a Wealth Management Team, Alex executes these plans efficiently for clients and their families. Alex's approach emphasizes building a foundation of trust through understanding what is important to each client. This client-centered strategy supports the development of tailored financial solutions. Outside of their professional responsibilities, Alex enjoys art, family activities, golf, outdoor adventures, parenthood, and spending time with pets.

Johnatan Mendez is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors based in Bellevue, WA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and related entities since 2025. Prior to his advisory role, he held various positions including at The Boeing Company and University of Washington Tacoma. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management solutions and platform arrangements tailored to client objectives.

Jacob Klein is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Bellevue, WA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 20 years of industry experience, including eight years with Invest Financial Corp. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2018, he worked at Invest Financial Corp. Outside of his advisory role, Klein serves as an assistant varsity football coach at Liberty High School. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and access to research and third-party subadvisors.

Po Wei Chang is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at MML Investors Services Inc and MassMutual Life Insurance Co since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an insurance agent. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative annual planning engagements and a range of investment programs and educational seminars.

Jennifer Bromberg is a CFP® professional with eight years of experience in financial advising. She has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2018 and previously held roles at U.S. Bank from 2015 to 2018. Bromberg serves as Vice President and Board Member of the Sammamish Chamber of Commerce and is involved in career and personal management coaching. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement-plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, offering a range of portfolio management and model-based solutions tailored to client objectives.

Bruce Brundige is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Newcastle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2000 and operates Financial Advocates Advisory Services, an independent registered investment advisor, since 2009. He also provides fixed insurance through Financial Advocates Agency and offers fixed insurance products including long-term care, disability, and term life insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, supported by research and model portfolios from LPL Research and third-party providers.

Nick Negi is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He began his career at Fidelity in 2020, progressing through roles including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, and Relationship Manager. Prior to joining Fidelity, Nick worked as a Relationship Manager at First Tech Credit Union and Addison Avenue Investments from 2018 to 2020, and as a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones in 2018. Nick focuses on partnering with clients to understand their financial situations and priorities, creating and executing tailored financial plans. He emphasizes providing excellent customer service and fostering long-term relationships between clients and Fidelity. Outside of his professional work, Nick enjoys playing badminton and watching movies.

Adam Hutchison is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities, and Wells Fargo Clearing. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Danny Edwards is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Duvall, WA, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 29 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 1997. Outside of his advisory role, Edwards serves on the Riverview School District Board of Directors and has held leadership positions with the Washington State School Directors Association, including President and Past President. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Taylor Sporcic is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Issaquah, WA, holding the ChFC® and Series 66 designations with seven years at Edward Jones and a total of four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Auburn License Agency and Gosney Motor Parts Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and is notable for its extensive retail advisor and branch network.