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 an investment advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC with a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. Before joining Private Advisor Group in 2024, he held various roles including positions in food service and at Azenta Life Sciences. He operates under the business name Stonebridge Wealth Management within Private Advisor Group. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various advisory programs. The firm employs a fiduciary-based model, utilizing technology platforms and a range of investment strategies, often implementing advice through third-party managers and turnkey asset management programs.

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. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked in financial wellness and educational roles at California State University - Sacramento and related institutions. Allworth Financial serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, trusts, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both quantitative and qualitative analysis to implement customized investment strategies across multiple asset classes.

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.

Matthew Burklund is a financial advisor with Brookstone Capital Management LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked with Union Central Life Insurance since 2008 and Cornerstone Financial Services LLC since 2007, and he is also involved with Burklund Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner at Basin Insurance Associates, focusing on property and casualty insurance, and at CoveredNow.com, which provides health insurance services. Brookstone Capital Management offers fee-based asset management and financial planning to a diverse clientele, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and trusts. The firm employs strategic and dynamic asset-allocation models and utilizes a range of investment vehicles alongside proprietary funds and sub-advisors to implement client portfolios.

Megan Mora is a Series 66-registered advisor at Guardian Life with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Guardian Life and its subsidiary Park Avenue Securities, she worked at Jane Street Capital and held various roles across several industries, including political campaigns and hospitality. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers tailored client relationships through advisor-led discretionary management, model-based strategies, and a combination of proprietary and third-party platforms.

Kevin Mccandlish is a financial advisor at Corient with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Bristlecone Advisors for 10 years. He has been with Corient since 2025. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs a goals-based, team investment approach that combines in-house strategies with third-party manager solutions and continuous portfolio monitoring using risk management tools.

Johnathan Greene is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience, currently with D.A. Davidson & Co. since 2017. Prior to joining D.A. Davidson, he worked at Capital One Advisors, LLC from 2012 to 2016. 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 operates under the Advisers Act fiduciary standard and provides specialized services such as ERISA retirement plan advisory, comprehensive financial planning, and a private wealth program for clients with over $20 million in net worth.

Dylan Mc Kee is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Seattle, WA, holding a Series 66 designation. He began his advisory career in 2026 after previous work experience that includes five years at Grand Central Bakery and a year at Rosauers Supermarkets. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing around $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a comprehensive adviser-support platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody services.

Lisa Graham is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Wealthspire Advisors with seven years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in leasing farm land in Montana. Wealthspire Advisors is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $34.3 billion in assets for nearly 9,700 clients, including individuals, corporate and pension plans, nonprofits, and foundations. The firm employs an institutional-style asset allocation approach, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, private investments, and separate account managers, supported by centralized due diligence and investment-committee oversight.

Wesley Burroughs is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving at Schwab Wealth Advisory. His prior roles include positions at Snider Retirement Strategies, Coldstream Wealth Management, LPL Financial, Equitable Advisors, Chase, and Wells Fargo. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning services primarily to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm focuses on asset allocation and investment selection guided by internal research tools and standard models, with client authorization required for trades and annual reviews tailored to individual goals and risk tolerance.

John Christianson is a CFA® charterholder with 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Hightower Advisors since 2022 and previously spent 23 years at Highland Capital Management. He is based in Bellevue, WA, and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, utilizing a multi-manager approach that includes both affiliated and third-party managers. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through a broad network of advisor practices.

Quentin Hubbard is a financial advisor at Corient with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at firms including Russell Investments and Columbia Pacific Wealth Management. Prior to his advisory roles, he held positions at the University of Puget Sound and Nordstrom. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs a goals-based, team investment approach that combines in-house strategies with third-party manager solutions and uses risk management tools to align portfolios with client objectives.

Yug Milinic is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley, Harrisdirect LLC, E*TRADE Securities LLC, Bank of America, and Merrill. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals associated with TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm uses a fiduciary advisory model that separates planning services from ongoing portfolio management through customized and model-based strategies.