Jeffrey Pierce is a financial advisor at Clearstead Advisory Solutions in Seattle, WA, holding a Series 65 credential with eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at The Clarius Group, LLC and Fisher Investments, and spent four years at Washington State University. Clearstead serves affluent private clients and institutional clients, providing investment management, financial planning, tax planning, family office administration, and institutional consulting services. The firm manages approximately $33.9 billion in assets and uses an institutional investment process across a variety of account types, including a proprietary Direct Indexing strategy and specialized platforms like ClearAccess.

Gabrielle Corduan is a CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with four years of industry experience. She is currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. in Bellevue, WA, where she has worked since 2022. Prior to her current role, she held various positions at Wells Fargo and has experience in the skincare and spa industry. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering financial reviews, planning discussions, and investment recommendations using Schwab’s research tools and asset allocation models. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem, serving individual clients without discretionary trading authority.

Ben Peden is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with two years of industry experience. He currently works at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and has previously held roles at Investor's Fiduciary Advisor Network, Sherpa Wealth Strategies, and Ameriprise. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients, offering wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Randall Williams Gurian is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Hightower Advisors since 2014. Gurian also maintains an ongoing role at Triad Wealth Stewardship, LLC since 2013. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, utilizing a model that emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through a broad network of advisor practices.

Gavin Boespflug is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional affiliated with Schwab Wealth Advisory with four years of industry experience. He has been with Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. and Charles Schwab & Co. Inc. since 2022. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice within the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering services such as annual financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations using Schwab’s research tools and asset allocation models, with final trading decisions left to clients.

Esther La Marche is a financial advisor at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at The H Group Washington, Inc. and Harvest Capital Advisors, Inc. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in assets through a large advisor network and uses a diversified, risk-class based investment approach that combines passive and active management overseen by an internal Investment Committee.

Meiling Elsner is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Bellevue, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. She has held roles at HSBC Bank USA and Cetera, among others. Outside of her advisory work, she owns several rental properties. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers a variety of managed account programs serving individuals, retirement accounts, nonprofits, and corporations, combining client-directed and discretionary approaches. The firm uses a model-driven investment process supported by HSBC Global Asset Management and other affiliated providers.

Sandra Cramer is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mariner since 2026. She previously held roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and First Republic Bank. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, providing investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm offers customized discretionary portfolios supported by an internal investment committee and integrates tax and accounting services alongside operational financial wellness solutions.

Michael Brooks is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving at Corient in Seattle, WA. He has worked at Corient and its related entities since 2023 and previously was with Columbia Pacific Wealth Management and Cornerstone Advisors, Inc. from 2014 to 2023. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, charities, and corporations. The firm uses a goals-based investment approach that combines in-house strategies with third-party managers, employing risk management tools and incorporating alternative investments and private fund options where appropriate.

Jeffrey Barnett is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and previously worked at Merriman Wealth Management, LLC. His background also includes roles at Swedish Medical Center and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines active and passive strategies, third-party managers, and private funds.

Lucas Seidel is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. He has previously worked in roles outside the financial sector, including seven years at Skis Painting. Oppenheimer serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering programs such as asset management, consulting, and retirement services through both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements. The firm maintains custody of client assets while operating its broker-dealer and advisory businesses.

Victor Belfiore is a financial advisor at Mariner with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at several firms such as Direct Source Wealth, Cabin Securities, and Bank of America. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations by providing investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm utilizes discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an internal investment team and offers integrated tax and accounting services alongside traditional portfolio management.

Shawn Kennedy is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2022. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2017, progressing through various roles including Investment Consultant, Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, Financial Representative, and Full Trader. His experience spans multiple facets of financial services, focusing on helping clients achieve their financial goals and providing peace of mind through the financial planning process. Shawn is dedicated to delivering service and an exceptional client experience, aiming to be a trusted advisor and add value to client relationships with Fidelity. Outside of his professional work, Shawn has interests in cars, fitness, military service, and soccer.

Emma Gibson is a financial advisor with D.A. Davidson & Co. in Seattle, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience, all with her current firm since 2012. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to diverse clients, including employer-sponsored retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm operates under fiduciary standards and offers services such as ERISA retirement plan advisory, wrap fee programs, equity research, and comprehensive financial planning, including a Private Wealth program for clients with significant net worth.

Drew Serres is a financial advisor at Corient with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill and held various roles outside finance, including positions in primary education and at Kens Pool & Patio. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a goals-based, team investment approach that combines internal strategies with third-party managers and uses advanced risk management tools to align portfolios with client objectives.

David Weickert is an advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He joined the firm in 2026 and has a varied background including self-employment and work in community organizations. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, using an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and offers both point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Philip Platt is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Bordeaux Wealth Advisors, Coldstream Capital Management, and Appropriate Balance Financial Services Inc. Since 1996, he has served on the board of directors for Vanguard Development LLC, a holding company involved in real estate development, management, and oil field services. Focus Partners Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with comprehensive wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines active and passive strategies, third-party managers, and private funds within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Nathan Enzian is a financial advisor with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Arbor Point Advisors and Securities America Advisors, Inc. He serves as Vice-Chair of the JT Sheffield Industrial Park Condo Association board. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, charitable organizations, and public entities. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and related services through multiple program models, utilizing both proprietary and third-party platforms.

Tatiana Belova is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Key Investment Services and Key Bank in 2023, she worked at JP Morgan Chase from 1998 to 2023. She is also a member of an LLC formed for a future home remodeling business. Key Investment Services LLC provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, and businesses through various wrap-fee programs, model portfolios, and managed accounts, emphasizing client-directed investment strategies and ongoing oversight.

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.