Heather Roy is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Seattle, WA, and has four years of industry experience. Prior to her advisory role, she worked at RoundGlass LLC and practiced law at her own firm, the Law Office of Heather M. Roy, for thirteen years. She is also Vice President and Secretary of a family-owned business, Royal Cedars Limited, which is involved in passive income related to her spouse’s employment. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory services to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm‑approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers its services through financial advisors and specialized planning groups.

Carson Small is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in assisting high achieving individuals and families with complex wealth situations. His expertise includes navigating liquidity events, managing concentrated equity positions, orchestrating multigenerational wealth transfers, and implementing advanced investment strategies. Carson combines institutional-level resources with the personalized attention characteristic of a boutique practice. He employs a holistic approach that helps clients clarify their priorities, prepare for complexity, and develop purposeful, long-term strategies. Central to his practice is a disciplined portfolio design informed by a thoughtful and structured discovery process centered on each client's values and goals. Carson holds professional designations including Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Carson earned a Bachelor's Degree from Washington State University. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys spending time outdoors, particularly fly fishing, hiking, and skiing, activities that reflect the patience and discipline he brings to his financial advisory role.

Jennifer Heise is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Ameriprise and Terra Plata. Outside of finance, she has experience in environmental management and the restaurant industry. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Rebbie Thomas is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 24 years of industry experience. She has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Banc of America Investment Services, Inc. Thomas serves as treasurer for the Bainbridge Booster Club Cheer Boosters. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broad investment menu that includes insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options.

Yashi Poole is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, supporting clients in managing and growing their wealth since 2022. She focuses on creating personalized strategies that align with clients' values, priorities, and long-term vision, offering expertise in areas such as college education planning, equity compensation services, legacy planning, liquidity management, philanthropic planning, small business strategies, and tax minimization. With four years of experience in the financial services industry, Yashi combines technical knowledge and real-world understanding to provide clarity, discretion, and collaborative relationships throughout every stage of her clients' financial lives. Her approach emphasizes empathy and discernment, recognizing the influence of financial decisions across generations and aiming to help clients move forward with confidence. Yashi holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Louisiana State University in Shreveport and a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Phoenix. She is a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Her personal interests include badminton, billiards, cooking, fishing, hiking, reading, soccer, tennis, writing, and yoga.

Yuchi Arnold is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan in 2025, Arnold worked at Merrill and Bank of America, among other firms. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Joshua Nierenberg is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His work history includes roles at Cafe Ume, Jain Fulfillment LLC, Sharetea, and Jimmy Johns. Outside of finance, he has entrepreneurial experience with Jain Fulfillment LLC. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts.

David Richardson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Renton, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, Richardson manages two websites focused on art and faith events through his ownership of Eventsfy, LLC and Jesus Live LLC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide non-discretionary recommendations. The firm serves a broad client base with advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Daniel Sullivan is a financial advisor with Merrill in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has nine years of industry experience, including prior roles at Bank of America N.A., Zenith Investment Management, and TD Ameritrade. Outside of his advisory work, he occasionally earns commissions through fine art sales. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients via the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Jacob Benson is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing. His prior experience includes roles at Parcion Private Wealth, Corient Services, and Columbia Pacific Wealth Management. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines research from internal and external sources with diversification principles and modern portfolio theory to evaluate investment options.

Nicholas Dare is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Federal Way, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Pacific Lutheran University and The Boeing Company. Outside of his advisory role, Dare provides marketing consulting for a pillow manufacturing company called SLEEP MUUS, LLC. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial analyses without discretionary trading authority. The firm allows clients to combine planning with managed account programs under a consolidated billing option while keeping the services separate.

Gary Amerson is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 15 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is an investor in Victoria Amerson Designs, a dress manufacturing business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a network of over 23,700 financial advisors nationwide.

Stephanie Forner is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley for six years before joining Merrill in 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an executor for a family estate. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Becky Scott is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. in Renton, WA, with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Robert Baird since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a troop leader for the Girl Scouts of Western Washington and is the treasurer for the Maple Hills Marlin Swim Team. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises a range of clients including high-net-worth individuals, families, pensions, and institutions. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party managers, and provides municipal advisory and public finance services alongside its investment offerings.

Aaron Smith is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Ameriprise since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing an advisory business through Heritage Wealth Advisors LLC. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate customized recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Josiah Martin is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Charles Schwab. He operates his advisory business through a passthrough LLC used exclusively for that purpose. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software and collaborative annual planning engagements.

Aparna Srikanth is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. She has three years of industry experience, including roles at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Prior to her advisory career, she was a homemaker for eleven years. Outside of her advisory work, she manages a rental property in San Jose, CA. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm uses research and analytics to evaluate investment options and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Vicky Labuguen is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Robert W. Baird since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she manages a rental property. Robert W. Baird & Co.’s DDK Group, where she is based, serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, and charitable organizations through a range of financial planning and portfolio management services. The firm employs a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies, tax-management, and direct-indexing, supported by ongoing manager selection and internal research.

Susan Barnett is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework to inform its recommendations.

Marc Steingrebe is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Scottrade, Inc. and TD Ameritrade. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related investment options alongside traditional products.