Jake Elfstrom is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Bellevue, WA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to his advisory role, Jake was involved with the Liberty Select Basketball Association and worked in the food service industry. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, brokerage services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, operating through a dual SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer model.

Linda Larner is a financial advisor with Merrill in Seattle, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2009 and is also associated with Bank of America N.A., where she has worked since 1978. Merrill, in conjunction 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.

Bruce Brundige is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Newcastle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2000 and operates Financial Advocates Advisory Services, an independent registered investment advisor, since 2009. He also provides fixed insurance through Financial Advocates Agency and offers fixed insurance products including long-term care, disability, and term life insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, supported by research and model portfolios from LPL Research and third-party providers.

Trong Pham is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in providing comprehensive financial services to executives, physicians, and business owners. He employs a methodical and analytical approach to financial planning, focusing on complex cases and delivering customized advice in areas such as cash management, lending services, asset allocation, and portfolio management. Trong holds a Bachelor's Degree from Washington State University and a Master's Degree from City University of Seattle. He is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and has a background as a corporate executive and engineer. His expertise encompasses college education planning, family wealth management strategies, retirement planning, socially responsible investing, and small business strategies. Committed to community involvement, Trong serves as the President of the Greater Seattle Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce and co-founded the Ethnic Chambers of Commerce Coalition. He has also held board positions with organizations including SEAFAIR. His community activities extend to participating in film production, food bank services, and various community events.

Irena Romanyuk is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2011 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs that include tailored financial planning and access to various investment strategies. The firm employs a structured planning process that utilizes proprietary tools and models to assist clients in financial decision-making.

Sean Collins is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2010, including a concurrent role at City National Bank since 2022. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and customizes investment strategies based on clients’ Advisory Risk Profiles, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers.

James Zervas is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Seattle, WA. He holds the Series 66 designation and has five years of industry experience, including prior roles at Equitable Advisors and Mass Mutual Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, he is also engaged as an insurance broker specializing in life, fixed annuities, long-term care, and health insurance. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using a collaborative approach that emphasizes client goals and generally recommends investment categories rather than specific products.

Brian Rayfield is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bellevue, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools to support tailored financial strategies.

Matthew Truscott is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Redmond, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in real estate ownership. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of large institutional firms.

Yelena Alhadeff is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan in various capacities since 2009. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Michael Kernan is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Bellevue, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 1992 and is also the owner of an agricultural business, BK Orchards, located in Woodinville, WA. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by analytical tools and has specialized offerings such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Osman Demir is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Kirkland, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, JPMorgan Chase, and Amazon. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and modeling techniques.

Nick Negi is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He began his career at Fidelity in 2020, progressing through roles including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, and Relationship Manager. Prior to joining Fidelity, Nick worked as a Relationship Manager at First Tech Credit Union and Addison Avenue Investments from 2018 to 2020, and as a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones in 2018. Nick focuses on partnering with clients to understand their financial situations and priorities, creating and executing tailored financial plans. He emphasizes providing excellent customer service and fostering long-term relationships between clients and Fidelity. Outside of his professional work, Nick enjoys playing badminton and watching movies.

Mark Ramey is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Edward Jones, his work history includes roles at Whitman Global, Multi-M Contracting, and Fujitec Elevator. Outside of finance, he is the owner and Chief Business Development Officer of Mint Building Services LLC, a company focused on office cleaning business development. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and offers a wide range of advisory and investment services under a fiduciary standard.

Kate Becherer is a financial advisor with Merrill in Bellevue, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 11 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Northwestern Mutual. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jason Franklin is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 2011 and joined LPL Enterprise in 2024. Franklin is also involved in a Prudential-sponsored non-variable insurance business. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, consulting, and access to model portfolio programs. The firm combines advisory services with brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform.

John Zemlin is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Seattle, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2010. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide non-discretionary recommendations. The firm serves clients through a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Stephen Morse is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Bellevue, WA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at New York Life Insurance Co., NYLIFE Securities LLC, PHP Agency, Paladin Services, and Sunrise Identity. Outside of his advisory work, he is active in community service as a volunteer with the Rotary Club of Seattle, a board member of We Heart Seattle, and a teacher at North Seattle College. Baird’s DDK Group, part of the firm’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both manager-traded and model-traded strategies alongside tax management and direct indexing.

Cody Laing is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Renton, WA, holding a Series 66 designation. He has less than one year of industry experience and has previously worked at AGP Wealth Advisors and held various roles related to California Polytechnic State University. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which combines research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools to provide written recommendations and ongoing advice.

Eric Brewe is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Kirkland, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and previously worked at City National Bank starting in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in advising on property activities through BREWMANN LLC. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers tailored to clients’ risk profiles.