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 at TIAA-CREF with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley, Harrisdirect LLC, E*TRADE Securities LLC, Bank of America, and Merrill. Milinic is based in Seattle, WA. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm distinguishes between point-in-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management, serving clients often connected through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans.

Carolyn Ngo is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2024. Her prior experience includes roles at Charles Schwab, USAA Investment Management Company, and USAA Financial Planning Services. Ngo has also operated as a self-employed individual for several years. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm utilizes Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset allocation models and research tools, offering investment recommendations without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Paige Romney is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with D.A. Davidson since 2017. Prior to that, she worked at UCSD from 2013 to 2017. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a broad client base, including retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm emphasizes fiduciary standards under the Advisers Act and ERISA, offering services such as retirement plan advisory, comprehensive financial planning, and a Private Wealth program for high-net-worth clients.

Ying Yin is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. She has worked with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2014 and is also involved in tax preparation services through her ownership of Breakthrough Service LLC. Additionally, she holds a position with Fincoach Services LLC. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, high net worth clients, and institutional entities. The firm’s advisory approach relies on model portfolios and third-party managers, supported by multiple program platforms such as Transamerica ONE and TFA365.

Jon Vinge is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior work includes sixteen years at Intervest International Equities Corp and ongoing roles at Centara Capital Management Group and Centara Capital. Outside of finance, he participates in The Cycle Sanctuary, an indoor cycling and fitness studio founded by his wife. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering services such as plan design, fiduciary consulting, and advisor-managed accounts. The firm serves a broad client base including large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds, managing approximately $79.8 billion in assets.

Lauren Ma is a CFP® professional with 11 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. and has held prior roles at Charles Schwab & Co., The Vanguard Group, Morgan Stanley, and UBS Wealth Management. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering services such as annual financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations across various securities. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and follows a cost-and-expense plus payment structure without directly charging clients fees.

Pranam Tamrakar is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at both Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by both internal and third-party managers.

Ligaya Choo is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 5 years of industry experience. She has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2021, following a 29-year tenure at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Prior to her current role, she accumulated extensive experience within the same organization. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities, operating with a non-discretionary program that relies on an in-house manager solutions team and a centralized due-diligence framework.

Clayton Larsen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Redmond, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2004. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory 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.

Jacom Schallenkamp is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Edmonds, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has concurrently served as an associate financial advisor at Soundview Financial Group since 2022. His prior work experience includes roles at The Bay Club Company, Uber, and Utah Valley University. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that includes written recommendation reports and ongoing annual advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jack Fisher is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets in Seattle, WA, with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Raymond James & Associates, Albertsons, Redfin, Kelly Services Inc, and Conduent. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a broad client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored investment strategies, combining in-house and third-party managers, and provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.

Chad Reibman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2014 and 2015 respectively. Outside of finance, he owns and performs magical entertainment through his business G.G. GREEN MAGIC LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and the Global Investment Committee’s market outlooks.

Todd Kelly is a financial advisor at Merrill with 29 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a limited partner in BKB LLC, an investment vehicle for privately held businesses, and is involved with nonprofit organizations such as Banchero Disability Partners and Queen Anne Little League, where he is a board member overseeing the teen umpire program. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services and implements model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program.

Christopher Mullen is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Seattle, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2013. Mullen serves as a board member of the Tacoma Executives Association, a local professional networking group. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm employs a structured financial planning process and provides access to comprehensive investment resources, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Ashlynn Helm is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and two years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked at MassMutual Life Insurance Company and has experience in retail and service industries including Platos Closet and AMC Movie Theaters. Mass Mutual Investors Services 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 uses firm-approved software and collaborative planning to deliver written recommendations, focusing on investment categories and strategies.

Alyssa Jarman is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving with OSAIC since 2020. She previously worked at Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co from 2016 to 2020. Jarman is engaged in several insurance-related activities, including providing financial education seminars and working as an insurance agent licensed in life, disability, and long-term care insurance. She also owns a vacation rental property. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services with access to various investment platforms and third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios across multiple asset classes.

David Powell is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has held various roles within Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2010, including the Private Bank and Smith Barney divisions, and previously worked at RBC Capital Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm’s approach includes structured discovery processes and planning tools, offering both direct and corporate financial planning solutions while managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Vincent La Cava is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2009, including six years at its Bellevue, WA office. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning that addresses dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.