Sebastian Ruiz is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Bothell, WA, and has one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Sapience LLC / Emerald City Athletics. He has also worked in educational and community organizations such as Everett Community College and the YMCA. 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, and charitable organizations.

Aaron Shepherd is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Microsoft Corporation from 2013 to 2017. He is also the owner of The Pilates Company of Woodinville, a personal fitness studio he has operated since 2010. 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 programs including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Laron Williams is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Mountlake Terrace, WA, holding a Series 66 license and five years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Edward Jones and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of financial services, he is an operations manager for Careful Movers, a moving company where he manages daily operations and staff. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through a network of investment adviser representatives and third-party managers.

Donald Bertrand is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and has worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2016, with prior roles at WT Arizona Securities and Fidelity. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm combines a committee-driven proprietary modeling process with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management with an emphasis on diversified model portfolios and long-term strategies.

William George is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Seattle, WA, holding two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, BMO, Bank of the West, and US Bank. Outside of financial advising, he works as a consultant and independent contractor for ride-sharing services such as Lyft and Uber. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies tailored for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Alison Mandi is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience, currently with UBS Financial Services since 2021. She previously worked at City National Bank and RBC Capital Markets, LLC. Alison serves as treasurer and a member of the board of directors for the Lakeview Elementary Parent Teacher Student Association. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates proprietary research and institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services.

Tara Kinsella is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been associated with Morgan Stanley since 2013, currently working within Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment committee resources. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through both individual and corporate financial planning agreements.

Basel Elesrawi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Bank of America and has held various roles outside the financial sector, including positions at LA Fitness and Einstein Bagels. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors and oversight of more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Elif Lee is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015 and holds the Series 66 designation. Outside of her advisory work, she is the founder of Kimana Group LLC, a life coaching and consulting business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides financial planning and advisory services to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and strategies developed by its Global Investment Committee.

Ting Ting Chan is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017, also working with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2011. 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 services. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Kathleen Steele is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Bellevue, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 1999. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member of Fauntleroy Church in Seattle. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a variety of advisory models, including third-party programs and discretionary management, with a focus on matching clients’ needs to appropriate investment solutions.

Cynthia Davis is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Redmond, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones from 2008 to 2024 and also has experience with H&R Block and Uber Eats delivery. Outside of her advisory role, she continues to work as a meal delivery driver for Uber Eats. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a broad client base, including individual and institutional investors. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a network of over 23,000 advisors and offers a variety of advisory programs and investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Olamide Aje is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Marian BNA LLC and The Boeing Company, where he spent nineteen years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing a rental property in Seattle. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm leverages third-party managers and advisory programs to provide a range of investment solutions without sponsoring its own wrap fee program.

Susan Beardsley is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at D.A. Davidson & Co. and Financial Advocates Investment Management. She is also involved with Olympic Investment Group, operating under a DBA name associated with Financial Advocates Investment Management. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset managers.

Janice Lin is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Her prior work includes roles at Bellevue School District and Alaska Airlines. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios.

Sean Kron is a financial advisor at Merrill based in Bellevue, WA, with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2020, alongside his role at Merrill since 2019. Prior to his advisory career, he was employed at the University of Washington from 2015 to 2019. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jennifer Jedda is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Bellevue, WA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, she owned and operated JJ Caprices, a retail business, from 2013 to 2024. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored recommendations. The firm serves clients through a centralized consulting team and emphasizes the use of Ameriprise-managed accounts in its planning approach.

Kyle Kuykendall is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Bellevue, WA. He holds the CFP® designation and the Series 66 license, with 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2025, he worked for UBS Financial Services for 16 years. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Yaming Zhou is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, Zhou worked at Waddell & Reed, Inc. and Edward Jones. Zhou has engaged in business activities through YMZ Enterprises LLC and has managed real estate rental ventures. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, with a focus on both strategic and tactical investment approaches.

Gordon Jaenson is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 40 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and Universal Financial Services since 2002. In addition to his advisory role, he is an insurance agent specializing in life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and a multi-manager platform with access to various investment strategies and program structures.