Luke Jauhola is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. based in Seattle, WA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 22 years of industry experience. Since 2013, he has worked with HSBC Securities and concurrently serves as a bank officer for HSBC Bank USA, N.A., an affiliated entity, where he is involved in selling bank-related products alongside his advisory role. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. provides managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers both client-directed and discretionary investment solutions, utilizing a range of model risk profiles and collaborating with affiliated asset management and fund due diligence teams.

Timothy Cotton is a financial advisor with D.A. Davidson & Co. in Bellevue, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining D.A. Davidson in 2021, he worked at Nordstrom for six years. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a broad client base, including employer-sponsored retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of services such as ERISA retirement plan advisory, wrap fee programs, equity research, and wealth management for high-net-worth clients.

Mathew Roper is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Renton, WA, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 2009 and concurrently affiliated with Shelgren Financial Group, Inc. since 2004. Outside of advisory work, he operates an LLC for tax purposes. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, with a particular focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services that include both discretionary and non-discretionary programs, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party strategies overseen by their Investment Management & Research team.

Adriana Cazabal is a financial advisor at Mariner in Bellevue, WA, holding a Series 65 credential. She has been with Mariner since 2025 and previously worked at Williams Sonoma, Inc., Allied Universal, and Regal Cinemas. Mariner serves a broad mix of clients, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an internal team and third-party managers and is notable for its integrated tax and accounting capabilities alongside traditional portfolio management.

Titilayo Otukoya is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she has held various positions including work with Syracuse University and other organizations. She serves as a passive director of Queens Otus Ltd., a hotel and restaurant. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base including individual investors, corporate clients, and institutional participants. The firm utilizes strategic and tactical allocation models and offers a range of services such as Private Family Office and Specialized Executive Wealth programs, supported by proprietary research and broad integration within the Goldman Sachs ecosystem.

Alexander Tucker is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with D.A. Davidson since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of the Bellevue High School Girls Basketball program, where he is involved in oversight and budget duties. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including retirement plans, individual and high-net-worth investors, charities, and corporations. The firm operates under fiduciary standards and offers a range of services such as retirement plan advisory, financial planning, equity research, and private wealth programs.

Xingdi Zhou is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with five years of industry experience, currently with Oppenheimer since 2024. Prior to joining Oppenheimer, Zhou worked at Baird for four years and operated Dragon Accents LLC, a solo proprietorship providing life coaching and translation services. She offers ontology-based coaching focused on transforming habitual behaviors through weekend sessions outside of securities trading hours. Oppenheimer serves individuals, corporations, pooled vehicles, and retirement plans, offering a variety of advisory programs including portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs diverse investment approaches tailored by program and advisor, managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets as of year-end 2025.

Binbin Feng is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF in Bellevue, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations with 10 years of industry experience. Feng has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2018 and previously held roles at JP Morgan Chase Bank and JP Morgan Securities LLC from 2015 to 2018. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals with connections to TIAA employer retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm separates financial planning services from ongoing portfolio management and serves as adviser to donor-advised funds within a vertically integrated structure.

Timothy Knapp is a CFP® professional with 37 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with United Planners Financial Services of America as a Limited Partner. His prior roles include positions at Cascadia Advisory Services, Cetera Advisors LLC, and Asset Management Strategies, Inc., where he also serves as president. United Planners serves a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and institutional clients such as sovereign wealth funds and banks. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services through an open-architecture platform utilizing multiple custodians and third-party money managers.

Donn Hess is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Lockton Investment Advisors and Lockton Investment Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he is an author of novels and collaborates with Rockhurst University to develop financial health education content. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a financial planning–led investment process focused on low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supported by a broad range of supplemental investment options and affiliated non-investment businesses such as a law firm, trust company, and recordkeeping services.

Halley Hu is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. with two years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining D.A. Davidson in 2026, Hu worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley, and has experience at Ernst & Young LLP and Parcion Private Wealth LLC. 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 operates under the Advisers Act fiduciary standard and ERISA fiduciary duties for retirement accounts, offering services such as ERISA plan advisory, wrap fee programs, equity research, and comprehensive financial planning, with specialized offerings for high-net-worth clients through its Davidson Private Wealth program.

Joshua Whelan is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with Integrity Alliance, LLC and has held roles at Alterra Advisors, Lion Street Advisors, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Hornor Townsend & Kent, Inc. Outside of advising, he is the owner of Alterra Advisors, which operates as a life, disability, and health insurance brokerage. Integrity Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of 164 independent advisers. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to various investment programs, utilizing both advisor-managed and model-based portfolio approaches.

Bryan Spigner is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and Longwave Financial, having previously worked at Bridgewater Advisors, Kestra Advisory Services, and Christopher Street Financial. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and back-office support, including operations, trading, technology, investment management, and compliance services.

Noemi Chaparro is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at DPA Wealth Partners and Securian Advisors Northwest, with prior roles including Minnesota Life Agent positions. Chaparro also engages in fixed insurance sales as an outside business activity. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors. The firm offers a wide range of managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services, managing over $212 billion in client assets.

Dennis Clavin is a CFP® professional affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network, with 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth since 2016 and holds Series 63 registration. Clavin owns Dennis Clavin, LLC, an entity facilitating his securities, advisory, and insurance operations. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and managing about $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a comprehensive adviser-support platform, including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody and clearing services.

Clinton Robinson is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF since 2014. Robinson serves on the finance committee and board of PlantAmnesty, a nonprofit organization focused on education and advocacy to prevent malpruning and preserve urban greenspaces. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm’s advisory model separates point-in-time planning from ongoing portfolio management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund while operating within a vertically integrated structure using affiliated funds.

Sophia Despaigne is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. in Seattle, WA, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at D.A. Davidson since 2021 and prior experience at Baird and the University of Washington. 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 comprehensive financial planning, ERISA retirement plan advisory services, and a specialized Private Wealth program for high-net-worth clients.

Lisagrace Alsbury is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Lincoln Investment since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she provides payroll tax filing assistance as a self-employed contractor. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers financial planning, ERISA retirement plan advice, and a range of investment programs utilizing both strategic and tactical approaches overseen by an Investment Management & Research team.

Bligh Bjarnason is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving at Corient in Seattle, WA. His prior roles include positions at Columbia Pacific Wealth Management, Slalom, and Westlake Associates. Corient offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach combining in-house strategies with third-party manager solutions and employs various risk management tools to align portfolios with client objectives.

Scott Sheffield is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving at Hightower Advisors since 2022. Prior to joining Hightower, he spent 16 years with Sovereign Capital Advisors LLC, Sovereign Capital Group LLC, and Sovereign Wealth Advisors LLC. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors such as pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and trusts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to pooled vehicles and private funds, employing a multi-manager approach with both affiliated and third-party managers.