Timothy Walker is a financial advisor with Anchor Capital Management LLC in Marysville, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and seven years of industry experience. He previously served in the U.S. Navy for 23 years before transitioning to financial services, including a role at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is associated with an insurance business through his principal role. Anchor Capital Management serves individuals, trusts, closely held businesses, and pension plans by providing financial planning and facilitating access to pre-screened third-party investment advisers. The firm focuses on diversified manager allocation plans without taking custody or exercising investment discretion, emphasizing retirement feasibility, cash flow analysis, and risk management.

Brian Wyatt is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience in financial advising. He is the principal advisor at Wyatt Wealth Management, an independent firm he has led since 2020. His prior experience includes roles at Pacific Wealth Management LLC, Financial Management, Inc., and Mcilrath & Eck. Outside of advising, he manages several rental properties through a third-party management company. Wyatt Wealth Management provides discretionary asset management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm integrates fundamental analysis, Modern Portfolio Theory, technical methods, and quantitative analysis to create tailored investment strategies, managing approximately $69 million in assets for about 118 clients.

Paul Murk is the sole advisor at Sequoia Planning & Investments LLC in La Conner, WA, holding the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 27 years of industry experience and has been with Sequoia Planning and Investments since 1998. Sequoia Planning & Investments provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, and trusts. The firm employs a research-driven, long-term strategic asset allocation approach using primarily low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, with a focus on tax efficiency and client approval before trades.

Robert Toyer is the principal of Toyer Investment Advisors LLC in Arlington, WA, with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Cetera Investment Advisers LLC and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC. Outside of financial advising, he serves as a city councilman for Arlington and operates affiliated businesses providing tax preparation and insurance services. Toyer Investment Advisors LLC serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and investment consultation without minimum asset requirements. The firm employs a blend of fundamental and technical analysis to construct portfolios using ETFs, equities, and fixed-income securities, utilizing both passive and active strategies aligned with clients' objectives and risk tolerances.

Wendiguiata Ouedraogo is a ChFC® with eight years at McIlrath & Eck, LLC and a total of five years in the financial industry. Prior to joining McIlrath & Eck, they worked at Speedi Shuttle and Albert Lee. McIlrath & Eck provides financial and estate planning, investment management, and portfolio research services primarily to individuals, trusts, and pension plans. The firm manages portfolios using a combination of active and passive strategies guided by Modern Portfolio Theory and emphasizes client education through regular reviews and workshops.

Wayne Best is a financial advisor at Tamalpais Asset Management with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Marin Wealth Advisors, LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, and other firms before joining Tamalpais. He is also the owner of Align Financial Services, which is compensated based on assets under management at Tamalpais. Tamalpais Asset Management is a team-based, SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, endowments, qualified retirement plan sponsors, and business entities. The firm emphasizes passive investing through DFA mutual funds and ETFs within a process informed by modern portfolio theory, while also employing longer-term trading and tailored portfolio management.

Troy Crutcher is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience and has been with McIlrath & Eck, LLC since 2012. He holds a Series 66 license and works as part of a six-advisor team in Arlington, WA. McIlrath & Eck provides financial and estate planning, investment management, and portfolio research services to individuals, trusts, and pension plans. The firm manages approximately $1.15 billion on a discretionary basis and employs a combination of active and passive management guided by Modern Portfolio Theory.

Jacob Blukis is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at McIlrath & Eck, LLC since 2017. Prior to this, he worked at Hewlett Packard Enterprise from 2015 to 2017. McIlrath & Eck, LLC provides financial and estate planning, investment management, and portfolio research services to individuals, trusts, and pension plans. The firm uses a combination of active and passive strategies guided by Modern Portfolio Theory and conducts regular portfolio monitoring and rebalancing, offering client education through periodic reviews and seminars.

Thor McIlrath is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at McIlrath & Eck, LLC since 2007. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and practices in Arlington, WA. McIlrath & Eck provides financial and estate planning, investment management, and portfolio research services to individuals, trusts, and pension plans. The firm manages approximately $1.15 billion on a discretionary basis and uses a combination of active and passive management guided by Modern Portfolio Theory, incorporating both fundamental and technical analysis in its customized portfolio strategies.

Thomas Buckingham Jr. is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has 57 years of industry experience, including ten years at First Wall Street Corp. and over 17 years at Wedbush Morgan Securities. He is also the owner of a quarterly investment newsletter published through 401K Planning Group, LLC, which he produces by gathering relevant investment data. Wedbush Securities offers investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of wealth management solutions, including discretionary portfolio management, institutional research, and prime brokerage services.

John Mckeon is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, where he has worked since 2009. He has 19 years of industry experience, including two years at Pacific West Financial Consultants Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is a 50% owner of Tradewinds Beagles, a business involved in raising, showing, and breeding AKC-registered beagles, and volunteers with Snohomish County Volunteer Search and Rescue as well as The Rock Church safety/security team. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan services using a combination of firm and third-party models, integrating strategic asset allocation with ongoing due diligence.

Tina Morand is a Series 66-licensed advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, based in Marysville, WA, with three years of industry experience. She has held positions at McKeon Financial and Rainier Title. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and corporate plans. The firm utilizes both proprietary and third-party models to deliver tailored portfolio management and financial planning services.

Alicia Sheppard is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Coastal Community Bank and Wells Fargo in various roles from 2014 to 2023. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, along with retail brokerage and IRA clients. The firm integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Lawrence Meditz is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has previously worked at firms including J.P. Morgan Securities and Northwestern Mutual. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various advisory programs, model portfolios, and managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client direction in model selection and provides ongoing monitoring and supervisory oversight while operating within the KeyCorp group and collaborating closely with affiliated entities such as KeyBank.

Cheri Williams is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at Independent Financial Group since 2011 and has been associated with John McKeon & Associates since 2001. Williams also maintains a long-term involvement with Cardinal Frame Shop since 1990. Additionally, she has a 2% ownership interest in McKeon Financial, used for marketing purposes. Independent Financial Group provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporate and pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management through various platforms and utilizes a combination of strategic asset allocation, multi-manager portfolios, and active and passive investment exposures.

Blaine Shira is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 credential and having 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Raymond James Financial Services and LPL Financial. Shira is also the owner of Shira Financial, LLC, a private entity facilitating securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and managing around $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm offers a broad platform with discretionary and nondiscretionary managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and a variety of investment options.

Randall Robichaud is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with six years of industry experience, currently at Equitable Advisors. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2025, he spent five years at Edward Jones and held positions at ZeOmega Inc. and Healthwise Inc. He serves as a board member of the Mukilteo Chamber of Commerce, a nonprofit community business organization. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers, focusing on personalized client information and risk assessment to tailor investment solutions.

Angela Lane is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Arlington, WA. She has 11 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and investment strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Cary Atlas is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. 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 affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Scott Faries is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Marysville, WA, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. He has prior experience at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, each from 2018 to 2024, as well as earlier roles in various industries. Outside of his advisory work, he is an author of children's fantasy books published through Christian Faith Publishing. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors and is notable for its large retail footprint and affiliated capabilities beyond advisory services.