James Richards is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with D.A. Davidson since 2016. D.A. Davidson & Co. offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm provides a range of services such as ERISA retirement plan advisory, comprehensive financial planning, and a Private Wealth program for high-net-worth individuals, operating under fiduciary standards and employing both qualitative and quantitative investment analysis.

David Dotson is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation in Tacoma, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Cetera Advisors LLC and running his own advisory business since 1992. Outside of financial services, he is the managing member of Symbiol LLC, a company focused on converting wood waste to biofuel. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm’s investment approach centers on strategic asset allocation and risk-based mutual fund portfolios, supported by educational and support services for plan sponsors and participants.

Andrew Harvey is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Seattle, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Commonwealth Financial Network since 2021 and has additional experience with Opus 111 Group, Securities America Advisors, and Securities America, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Harvey is a freelance sports broadcaster and writer. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm offers various advisory programs and support services, including wealth management and retirement plan consulting, while providing advisors discretion in portfolio construction alongside managed model portfolios and customized program options.

Christopher Scott is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Oppenheimer since 2015. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment programs and advisory services that include discretionary and non-discretionary management, strategic asset allocation, and retirement consulting.

Kirk Davis is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer in Seattle, WA, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America for 40 years before joining Oppenheimer. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for the Bix Men Pedestrian Safety Foundation, a nonprofit organization. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, including high net worth clients, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of programs and advisory services, including equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches.

David Carson is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has ownership of 280TaxBreak.com, a software business serving tax preparers and professionals. His prior work includes roles at World Financial Group and Veterans Evaluation Services. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a combination of advisory and broker-dealer services with proprietary and third-party model portfolios, managing both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Julie Stromberg is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. in Seattle, WA, with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with D.A. Davidson & Co. since 2005. Outside of her advisory work, she operates a sole proprietorship called Hooked and Lovely by Jules, where she crochets blankets. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including retirement plans, individuals, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of services such as ERISA retirement plan advisory, comprehensive financial planning, and a Private Wealth program for high-net-worth clients, operating under fiduciary standards and utilizing both qualitative and quantitative investment analysis.

Lisa Raboin is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including LPL Financial, Wells Fargo Advisors, Northwestern Mutual Investment Management, and Morgan Stanley. Raboin is based in Bellevue, WA. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, charitable organizations, and IRAs. The firm offers a range of advisory programs across equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

Aubrey Wilkinson IV is a financial advisor at Valic Financial Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously operated Wilkinson Financial Group, LLC as a sole proprietor. His background includes various roles in finance and hospitality prior to joining Valic Financial Advisors. Valic Financial Advisors, Inc. serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth clients and employer-sponsored retirement participants, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a large network of advisors. The firm uses discretionary unified managed accounts with Envestnet’s platform and provides optional tax-aware and impact/ESG overlay services.

Thomas Jaffe is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at HSBC Securities since 2012 and HSBC Bank USA, N.A. since 2016, and previously spent five years at Citigroup Global Markets. Jaffe also serves as a Bank Officer for HSBC Bank (USA) N.A., engaging in the sale of bank-related products alongside his advisory role. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. provides managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering both client-directed and discretionary portfolio options. The firm’s investment process incorporates multiple risk profiles and collaborates with HSBC Global Asset Management and other affiliated providers for asset allocation and fund selection.

James Ragan is a CFA® charterholder with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. since 2013. He holds the Series 63 license. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in an investment-related family trust. D.A. Davidson & Co. offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including employer-sponsored retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm provides a range of services such as ERISA retirement plan advisory, comprehensive financial planning, equity research, and a private wealth program for high-net-worth clients.

Noah Schwartz is a financial advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and operates his investment advisory services under the business name Stonebridge Wealth Management. His prior work includes roles in various customer service and operations positions, as well as a four-year period at Tufts University. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model, utilizing a range of investment strategies and technology platforms, and offers access to both proprietary and third-party managed account solutions.

Robert Haynie is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Oppenheimer since 2008, following periods at Merrill and Ernst & Young Investment Advisers LLP. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including high net worth individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diverse programs and advisory services across equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios, utilizing both strategic and tactical asset allocation approaches.

Matthew Moser is a PFS™ credentialed financial advisor at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He previously led Moser Wealth Advisors, PLLC and Moser & Company, PLLC, managing financial planning and tax operations as a Certified Public Accountant. He is president of Moser & Company, CPAs, where he oversees financial planning and tax services. Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC provides wealth advisory, consulting, standalone financial planning, retirement-plan platform services, and outsourced chief investment officer services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm employs a mix of active and passive strategies and combines proprietary asset allocation with third-party managers selected through ongoing due diligence.

Valerie Laroque is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameritas since 2010 across multiple affiliated entities and previously at Merrill. Additionally, she serves as trustee for the Griffiths Family Trust and is a licensed independent insurance agent selling fixed insurance products. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of investment vehicles and platforms, combining model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management programs.

Craig Tasa is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2018. He collaborates with clients to leverage Fidelity's resources and assist them in building strong financial plans that adapt to changes in life or goals. Craig's professional experience spans over a decade in the financial services industry. Prior to his current position, he served as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2013 to 2018, and as an Investment Consultant there from 2012 to 2013. He has also held roles as a Licensed Banker II at Key Investment Services (2010-2012), a Financial Advisor at Chase Investment Services (2009-2010), and a Financial Advisor at Ameriprise Financial (2006-2009).

Adrian Garcia is a financial advisor at Allworth Financial, L.P. in Seattle, WA, holding a Series 65 credential with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Allworth Financial in 2024, he worked in financial wellness and education roles at California State University Sacramento and related organizations. Allworth Financial is a fee-based SEC-registered adviser serving a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and corporate clients. The firm employs customized portfolio strategies ranging from core-satellite allocations to specialized options-based approaches and integrates technology to manage held-away employer retirement accounts without accessing client login credentials.

Warren Stickney is a financial advisor with Integrity Alliance, LLC in Bellevue, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He is also the owner of The Well Planned Companies, a planning firm, and Stickney Research, focusing on insurance sales. Outside of advisory roles, he is involved in music promotion management through Rock This Production and has authored a book titled *Increase Your Worth* that discusses charitable giving and planning strategies. Integrity Alliance serves a broad client base including individual investors, corporations, and qualified retirement plans, managing approximately $5.4 billion in assets through a network of over 300 independent advisers. The firm offers a range of services such as portfolio management, financial planning, and third-party manager referrals, utilizing various investment approaches and platforms.

Christopher Bentley is a CFP® professional with 15 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory and has previously worked at firms including Beacon Pointe Advisors, Joslin Capital Advisors, TD Ameritrade, Bank of America, and Waddell & Reed. Schwab Wealth Advisory serves clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients, providing non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning. The firm’s approach includes guidance on asset allocation and investment selection, using proprietary models and internal research tools, with trades executed only upon client authorization.

Dhanise Pagulayan is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently advising at Creative Planning. Prior to joining Creative Planning in 2022, she worked at Allworth Financial and has background experience outside the financial industry, including roles at Starbucks. Creative Planning serves a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, and retirement plans, providing investment advisory and financial planning services. The firm employs a financial planning–led investment approach emphasizing low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supported by a large advisory team and centralized investment infrastructure.