Kristian Maya is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, Maya worked at QuadCap Wealth Management and spent several years in full-time education. Maya is based in Bellevue, WA. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting 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 a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions, leveraging multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence on alternative investments within an integrated operational structure.

Mark Peterson is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Seattle, WA. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for BSA Troop 1804 and 1564 and participates as a committee member. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that includes written recommendation reports and ongoing annual advice focused on income stability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Luke Lundberg is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Seattle, WA, with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at multiple financial firms, including J.P. Morgan Securities and Sandpiper Strategies LLC. Outside of finance, he has been involved in entrepreneurial ventures such as M Culinary Concepts LLC and College Movers LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and offers a wide range of investment and wealth management solutions.

Anona Klabo is a financial advisor with Cetera holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Cetera and its affiliates since 2005 and also worked at Heritage Bank and Harborstone Credit Union. Outside of advising, she is a 100% owner of a rental property. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with over $256 billion in assets under management and more than 10,000 advisors nationwide.

Alan Lubner is a Private Wealth Advisor with Merrill Private Wealth Management, headquartered in Bellevue, Washington. He serves a select group of individuals and families, focusing on unifying multiple aspects of their financial lives. His client base primarily consists of senior executives, entrepreneurs, and business owners, many of whom he has advised for decades. Alan's practice emphasizes deep analysis, precise execution, and strategic direction tailored to the significant wealth and unique challenges his clients face. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Alan earned his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Witwatersrand. In recognition of his work, Forbes named him one of the Best-in-State Wealth Advisors in 2020 and 2021. Beyond his advisory role, Alan participates actively in his community. He serves on the board of an artist residency program, Willapa Bay AiR, and volunteers with local food banks and organizations aiding the homeless. Personal interests include sailing, where he competes in offshore races such as the Tranpac and Pacific Cup, car collecting, and spending time with his family.

Marisa Dilorenzo Davidson is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2009, previously associated with Axa Advisors, LLC. She serves as Board Treasurer for The Redemption Church and is a board member of the Renton Little League, participating in community activities without compensation. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance services tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Stacey Polevoy is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. She has been with Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2023 and 2026, respectively, and previously operated Stopwatch Espresso, Inc. from 2018 to 2023. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that offers investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Walter Hunt is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with two years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to his advisory role, he has worked in education and has been involved in the restaurant industry as a food runner and busser at Angelo's of Burien. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 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. Schwab offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by centralized custody and operational structures.

Heather Krause is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Seattle, WA, holding a Series 66 credential and 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2009 and at City National Bank since 2019. She has served on the board of the Edmonds Senior Center, a nonprofit organization focused on improving the well-being of seniors, and participates on a committee for the Franklin Alumni Association and Foundation. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to each client’s risk profile, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Schanice Staples is a financial advisor at Cetera with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked with Northwestern Mutual and Foresters Financial Services. Outside of her advisory role, she co-chairs professional development events for the Urban League Metropolitan Seattle Young Professionals and has developed a mobile application through her own business, Aesthetics Plus. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diversified portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party investment options.

Jillian Tizapantzi is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Key Investment Services LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Outside of her advisory career, she has involvement with Ocean 5/Table 47/Harbor 05 LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence to tailor recommendations.

Anthony Nakata is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. He serves as co-trustee for a family trust. 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 investment approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Raquel Pederson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bellevue, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017 and previously spent over two decades at St Joseph Regional Medical Center. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools combined with market analysis to support its financial advisory process.

Brady Redington is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at LPL Financial, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, and Mainspring Wealth Advisors before joining Raymond James in 2020. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charities, and institutional investors. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by analytical tools to illustrate potential outcomes and maintains unique affiliations and advisory programs in municipal finance and SIMPLE IRA employer services.

Eva Sofia is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2023 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she is the sole proprietor of Gaia Med PLLC, a healthcare-related business in Seattle. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured approach to financial planning using firm-approved tools and scenario modeling.

Emily Scates is an advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. She has one year of industry experience and has previously worked in the hospitality sector, including roles at San Juan Island Brewery and Mount Bakery Cafe. 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.

Kimberly Stirling is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Edward Jones and Pfs Investments Inc. Outside of her advisory role, Kimberly serves as a consultant for Guidepoint. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios, third-party research, and various specialized services.

Lu Song is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages residential rental properties through his real estate businesses. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, goal-oriented planning engagements using firm-approved tools and also conducts educational seminars.

Jake Sasaki is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Seattle, WA, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. His prior background includes positions at UBS and academic roles at the University of Washington and local schools. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, operating also as a futures commission merchant and providing a broad range of capital markets and advisory solutions.

Stephen Takemura is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and has also been affiliated with City National Bank since 2018. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to each client’s risk profile.