Mary Burton is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 15 years of experience in the financial industry, all at Edward Jones since 2011. She is based in Seattle, WA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Paul Swesey is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Edmonds, WA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 10 years of industry experience, including 12 years with RBC Capital Markets. He serves on the boards of several nonprofit organizations, including The Pursuit NW, Washington Policy Center, and Russell Johnson Ministries. RBC Wealth Management serves individual investors, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs that provide discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles using both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Richard Laxson is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2021, following 15 years at TD Ameritrade. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory solutions, combining centralized custody and order-routing with access to alternative investments and multi-asset model portfolios.

Peter Smart is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with Edward Jones in Everett, WA. He has eight years of industry experience, having been with Edward Jones since 2018 and previously working at Azusa Pacific University for six years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Junhong Li is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2025, Li worked at Bank of America from 2022 to 2025. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using a mix of model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Ruth Torres is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2025. Prior to this role, she served as an Investment Consultant from 2023 to 2025, and before that, she worked as an Investment Solutions Representative I & II from 2022 to 2023. Ruth began her career at Fidelity Investments as a Customer Relationship Advocate in 2021. In her current role, Ruth focuses on helping clients achieve their financial goals by developing personalized plans tailored to their unique aspirations, needs, and concerns. Her approach emphasizes collaboration and confidence in the financial planning process. Outside of her professional work, Ruth enjoys spending time at the beach, cooking and baking, exploring new foods, caring for her pets, playing soccer, and traveling.

Nirun Turner is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Kirkland, WA, with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he was with Equitable Advisors, LLC for one year and has a background that includes roles in education and retail. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, emphasizing structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct client relationships and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Matthew Arnold is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Charles Schwab and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as well as extended experience outside the financial sector at Metrohm USA, Inc. and GERSTEL, Inc. He spent 15 years affiliated with the University of Southern California. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Erin Parker is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Bainbridge Island, WA. She holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of experience at Edward Jones. Prior to joining the firm, Erin spent four years at Valley Nursery and sixteen years at Parfitt Way Management. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and affiliated financial services.

Nicklaus Judkins is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Pacific Life from 2016 to 2021 before joining Raymond James in 2021. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advice using analytical tools and supports a broad advisor network, with notable capabilities in municipal and public finance advisory services.

Manus Duffy is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he focuses on helping clients achieve financial well-being by understanding their values and priorities, and providing guidance that adapts to life changes. His approach supports clients in making informed decisions with clarity and confidence as they plan for retirement, education, or other life events. Prior to his current role, Manus worked as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2020 to 2024. His professional experience encompasses a range of financial planning and advisory services aimed at supporting clients' evolving needs. Outside of his professional work, Manus has interests in art, football, social events with friends, gardening, traveling, and volunteering.

Jack Robel is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Kirkland, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2020, he held various roles including assistant wrestling coach at Bishop Blanchet High School. He continues to assist as a wrestling coach, supporting the JV and Varsity teams. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a broker-dealer, working extensively with program sponsors and third-party managers to deliver a range of advisory and brokerage solutions.

Carla Forney is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Waddell & Reed, various insurance carriers, and operating her own financial firm. She has also worked as a notary and has been involved with Everett Public Library and Everett Community College. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and various portfolio strategies.

Angela Pritchett is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Kirkland, WA, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2000. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

James Kim is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 66, 63, and 65 licenses and over 20 years of industry experience. His career includes multiple roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, as well as experience with Raymond James and Mainspring Wealth Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he assists with documentation and translation for his wife’s business, TYK Enterprises. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Thomas Guilfoyle is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked at firms including LPL Financial, Sierra Ridge Wealth Management, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and Holyrood Asset Management. Outside of his advisory role, Guilfoyle is involved in coaching and mentoring small businesses in the local maritime industry. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary portfolio management within an integrated operational framework.

Cole Foreman is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with individuals and families to help them achieve their financial goals by educating clients on various investment options and developing personalized financial strategies. His approach considers liquidity needs, risk tolerance, and time frame to create tailored plans. Cole focuses on making the financial process clear and accessible, emphasizing availability for his clients. Cole’s expertise includes divorce transition planning, education planning, family wealth management strategies, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations and holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Born and raised in Bellevue, Washington, Cole earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Washington State University in 2014. He is actively involved in the university’s alumni community. Outside of work, Cole enjoys playing chess, golf, and tennis. He also participates in community efforts with organizations such as the Inspire Youth Project and the Pullman Elderly Care Center.

Barbara Crnkovich Smith is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 23 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved with Perry L Smith Consulting as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent financial professionals. The firm provides a range of investment implementation options across multiple platforms, combining proprietary and third-party strategies tailored to client objectives.

Yunlong Fu is a financial advisor with Merrill in Seattle, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2015. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

John Champion Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Kirkland, WA, holding a Series 66 credential and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of advisory work, his family is involved in a photography business focused on sports and family events. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with comprehensive financial planning and advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and firm-approved methodologies to develop tailored financial plans.