Dylan Simons is a financial advisor at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC in Bellevue, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include six years at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and ownership of LG's Kitchen LLC, a business selling breakfast burritos. He is also associated with Ross Financial Inc., where he supports client service functions. Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC provides wealth advisory, financial planning, retirement plan services, and outsourced CIO solutions to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of active and passive investment strategies, leveraging its proprietary asset-allocation modeling and curated independent manager “Focus List.”

Ann Novosel is a CFP® professional with over 43 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and WealthSpring, with previous roles at Financial Advisory Partners and Kms Financial Services, Inc. Novosel also engages in fixed insurance sales as an agent under the name Financial Advisory Partners. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing over $212 billion in client assets through a range of managed-account programs, third-party asset managers, and custody services.

Jay Shi is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Bellevue, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2015 and has been affiliated with World Financial Group, Inc. since 2013. Jay is involved in the sales of insurance products for companies affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm provides both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios, offering discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

John Percival III is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services in Seattle, WA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC since 2021 and has held prior roles at the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business and other organizations. He serves as a board member of Blue Mountain Land Trust, a nonprofit based in Walla Walla, WA. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base including individual investors, corporate participants, executives, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized wealth programs, using strategic allocation models and integrated resources across the Goldman Sachs ecosystem.

Stephanie Zheng is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors based in Bellevue, WA. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has five years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at American Senior Resources, Hanlin Moss Yi, Jackson Hewitt, Bridlewood Insurance Services, World Financial Group, Blue Gem, and ICHS. She is involved in health insurance sales and tax preparation in addition to her advisory role. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services, featuring proprietary and third-party model portfolios with discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Bryan Mazza is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 34 years of industry experience. He has worked with Mazza Financial Group, Inc. and Cetera Advisors LLC during his career. Mazza also serves as a financial and healthcare durable power of attorney for his family members. Independent Financial Group, LLC offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse clientele, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs model-driven strategies combining active and passive investments and provides portfolio management through various platforms and programs.

Cyhthia Hoang is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked in roles including tax preparation and managing a family-owned restaurant. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios and programs, accommodating discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

Beau Rezek is a financial advisor at Wealthspire Advisors with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Hightower Advisors and Brighton Jones. Wealthspire Advisors LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $34.3 billion in assets for nearly 9,700 clients. The firm serves individuals, corporate and pension plans, nonprofits, and foundations, using an institutional-style asset allocation framework that incorporates mutual funds, ETFs, private investments, and external account managers subject to centralized due diligence and oversight.

Yan Lee is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC in Mill Creek, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Fidelity Investments, and Qiming Venture Partners. He serves as a volunteer Community Advisor for Evergreen Hospital. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered adviser providing portfolio management and model-based advisory products to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional plan clients through a network of financial professionals. The firm employs a multi-provider model with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio offerings and integrates services with KeyCorp affiliates.

Duane Larue is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He worked at Citigroup Global Markets for 14 years before joining Oppenheimer in 2009. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm provides a range of programs that include asset management, consulting, and retirement services, with advisory strategies encompassing equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios delivered through discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

Bo Lee is a financial advisor at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC in Seattle, WA, holding Series 66 and Series 65 licenses with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Beacon Pointe Advisors in 2023, he worked at BNY Mellon for 15 years and Citigroup Global Markets for two years. He is also currently affiliated with Beacon Pointe Insurance Services, LLC. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides wealth advisory, financial planning, retirement-plan services, and outsourced chief investment officer solutions to individual, corporate, pension, and institutional clients. The firm combines asset-allocation modeling with third-party independent managers and offers both active and passive investment strategies across public and private assets.

Aaron Spencer is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC since 2025 and was previously with MERRIMAN Wealth Management, LLC for 20 years. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with a broad range of wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

David Wright is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including D.A. Davidson & Co., Wells Fargo Clearing, Raymond James & Associates, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm offers a broad range of programs, including asset management, consulting, and retirement services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

Johnathan Simonson is a financial advisor with D.A. Davidson & Co. in Seattle, WA. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining D.A. Davidson, he worked at Albert Lee Appliance and has experience in education and supply industries. D.A. Davidson & Co. offers investment advisory and brokerage services to employer-sponsored retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm provides a range of services including ERISA retirement plan advisory, comprehensive financial planning, and a private wealth program for clients with over $20 million in net worth.

Lane Murphy is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, holding a Series 66 designation and based in Seattle, WA. Murphy has been with Goldman Sachs since 2025 and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Goldman Sachs, Murphy’s background includes roles at the University of Michigan, Save Harbor Yacht Haven, Beyond Juicery & Eatery, and Greens Farms Academy. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individual investors, corporate participants, executives, and institutional clients. The firm employs strategic allocation models and manager selections within the broader Goldman Sachs ecosystem, offering a range of advisory platforms and specialized programs.

Douglas Lambert is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Bellevue, WA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Eagle Strategies in 2024, he worked at Kilows from 2022 to 2024 and has an educational background from Santa Clara University. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals and institutions, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored solutions delivered through multiple program types and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Uma Sekar is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Creative Planning, Uma worked with Your Hive, Parenting Partners, and Capria Ventures. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, foundations, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that includes low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and selective private market exposure, managing approximately $295.6 billion in client assets.

Joseph West is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Hightower since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of the Cosmopolitan Homeowners Association in Seattle. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, utilizing a multi-manager approach that includes affiliated and third-party managers. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, with a focus on manager selection and access to various investment vehicles.

David Simpson is a CFP® and CFA® with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. in Bellevue, WA, where he has worked since 2021. Prior to joining Mercer, he spent seven years at Miller Advisors. He also has a role at Northwest University beginning in 2025. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments, offering investment advisory services alongside financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning. The firm applies a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach, utilizing diversified portfolios with low-cost ETFs, index funds, separate account managers, and private funds, complemented by educational content and specialized service lines.

Thomas Keeney is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Mercer since 2017. His prior experience includes roles at Blue Moon Wealth Advisory, Summit Asset Strategies Wealth Management, and Ameriprise. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, and non-profits, offering investment advisory, financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning, as well as family office services. The firm utilizes a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach with globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios implemented through low-cost ETFs, index funds, and other specialized strategies.