Anagha Mhatre is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Redmond, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones for seven years and has founded and partnered in staffing and recruiting businesses. At Charles Schwab, she is associated with Premier Bank, Schwab Bank, and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 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 both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset model portfolio approach and a centralized operational structure.

Andres Pena Ross is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Prudential/LPL and EFG Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Margaret Warner is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Snohomish, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 1994 and Primerica Financial Services since 1993. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner and president of Irishlass, LLC, an investment-related business. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options. The firm uses third-party asset managers and a tiered wrap fee structure, focusing on curated model portfolios rather than institutional or pension plan management.

Benjamin Eickhoff is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Edmonds, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2008, including roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment offerings.

Jason Clark is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he collaborates closely with clients to develop personalized financial plans tailored to their specific goals. He emphasizes building trust and dependability as the foundation of his client relationships. Jason holds a California Insurance License, supporting his expertise in financial consulting. Outside of his professional work, he has interests in concerts, cooking and baking, golf, parenthood, snowboarding, and traveling.

Sean Whitsitt is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA since 2017, following a two-year tenure at Merus Global Investments. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering non-discretionary recommendations supported by a centralized due-diligence framework.

James Oneil is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2008. In addition to his advisory work, he writes a biweekly investment article for The Hearld, a small private daily newspaper, a role he has held since 1996. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles and investment preferences.

Nicole Ovstedal is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Berthel Fisher & Company Planning Inc. and Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. Prior to joining Fidelity in 2022, she accumulated seven years of experience at Berthel Fisher. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis, including algorithmic portfolio construction, to manage a broad range of investment portfolios and model strategies.

Christopher Johnson is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Bellevue, WA. His work history includes positions at Seattle Public Schools, Oregon State University, and FirePro LLC. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm delivers advice through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes both proprietary and third-party investment programs and managers.

Laura Jones is a financial advisor at Merrill with 39 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with Bank of America and its affiliated firms since 2002. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in managing a private beach property rental jointly owned with her husband. 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, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nicole Hansen is a financial advisor at Stifel with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Stifel since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member of the Falcon Athletic Booster Club, supporting fundraising efforts for the Boys Golf Program at Woodinville High School. Stifel serves a broad client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services that incorporate proprietary investment analysis and allocation guidance developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Clement Chiang is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. His career includes long tenures at MetLife Securities and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company before joining Ameriprise in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he manages family-related real estate investment entities. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide written, non-discretionary recommendations typically for individuals with significant investable assets. The firm also delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Franklin Newton is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for the Federal Emergency Management Agency for one year. 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 services, including discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and proprietary mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Aidan Smith is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Bellevue, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2025, he has worked since 2019 at Quality Food Center. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm’s advisory approach involves matching clients to program models or discretionary managers, offering a range of investment options through third-party asset managers and its network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Shea Sullivan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Kirkland, WA, with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Eaton Vance Distributors, Inc. and Parametric Portfolio Associates. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, providing tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct client relationships and corporate agreements.

Noah Hsue is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at the Washington Baseball School and attended the University of Washington. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and models without offering individual security recommendations as part of its standalone planning service.

Kyle Theodorescu is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Kirkland, WA, with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019, following prior roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, Pacific Capital Resource Group, and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. His background also includes positions outside finance, such as at Uber and Lyft. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm’s planning process uses structured tools and modeling techniques, with an emphasis on advisory rather than fiduciary responsibility unless separately agreed.

Jordan Karlous is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America NA, Merrill Lynch, and Fisher Investments. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Parker Gordon is the Vice President Private Wealth Management Advisor at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he works with clients and their families to prioritize objectives, identify potential unintended consequences, and implement ongoing financial plans that adapt to an ever-changing financial landscape. Parker has been with Fidelity Investments since 2013, holding various roles including Vice President Regional Planning Consultant, Vice President Wealth Planner, Financial Consultant, and Investment Consultant. Prior to joining Fidelity, he gained experience as a Sales Manager at Capital One and held several positions at E*TRADE Financial, including Branch Manager and Assistant Branch Manager. He began his career as a Customer Service Representative at Banc of America Investment Services in 2005. Throughout his career, Parker has focused on comprehensive financial planning that extends beyond investment strategy to encompass broader client goals and planning considerations.

Samuel Aldrich is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Seattle, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has held previous roles at Waddell & Reed Inc and engaged in insurance sales through various carriers affiliated with W & R Insurance Agencies. Aldrich also worked with Communities In Schools of Whatcom County for eight years. 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 and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by advisor-facing tools and a broad platform of financial activities.