Austin Goddard is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He is the principal of Taylor Goddard Investments in Yelm, WA, and has prior experience at Tempus Investment Corp and Stock Management LLC. Goddard also owns Automation LLC, a business providing back-office software and scheduling services to RIA firms, charter fishing operations, and the hospitality industry. Taylor Goddard Investments offers discretionary investment advisory services to individuals as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm uses a fundamental screening process based on Value Line data combined with technical analysis to manage portfolios that include equities, ETFs, mutual funds, and bonds.

Holli Howatson is a financial advisor at Woodland Wealth Advisors with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at her current firm since 2023. Prior to that, she was retired and spent a year affiliated with The Olympia Yacht Club. Woodland Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser that provides discretionary portfolio management primarily to individual clients. The firm employs an income-oriented investment approach that combines long-term stock and ETF holdings with covered-call and related options strategies to generate premium income while seeking capital preservation.

Frank Gallo is a CFP® with 34 years of experience in financial services, currently affiliated with Investors Portfolio Services LLC. He has held positions at multiple firms, including Fortune Financial Services, United Planners Financial Services, and FMT Solutions. Outside of advisory work, he acts as trustee of the Joan M Gallo Trust and prepares federal tax returns. Investors Portfolio Services LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment supervisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charities, and qualified retirement plans. The firm integrates portfolio construction based on Investment Policy Statements with technology-driven implementation and offers tax preparation, estate planning, and educational seminars.

Thomas Bowman is a CFP® and CFA® with 10 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Investors Portfolio Services LLC and has held roles at TJB Advisory LLC and Fortune Financial Services, Inc. Bowman serves as treasurer for the Kiwanis Club of Puyallup Foundation, a nonprofit organization. Investors Portfolio Services LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment supervisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charities, and qualified retirement plans. The firm also offers financial planning, tax preparation, and educational seminars, utilizing a range of technology platforms and strategies including direct indexing and potential derivatives use in separately managed accounts.

James Howatson is a financial advisor at Woodland Wealth Advisors with a Series 65 designation and no prior industry experience. Before entering the financial field, he served in the United States Coast Guard Reserves for 31 years and worked with the Tacoma Police Department for 32 years. He has been retired since 2017. Woodland Wealth Advisors provides discretionary, individually tailored portfolio management primarily for individual clients, focusing on long-term equity and ETF core holdings combined with options strategies to generate income and seek capital preservation. The firm manages a small, concentrated client base, allowing for more individualized oversight and employs a disciplined investment process with quarterly account reviews.

Noah Fenz is a financial advisor at Investors Portfolio Services LLC with Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Investors Portfolio Services in 2025, he worked at Russell Investments Implementation Services, LLC for three years and held several positions at Concourse Financial Group Advisors and Securities Inc. from 2021. Investors Portfolio Services LLC serves individual clients, trusts, charities, and retirement plans by providing discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, ERISA plan fiduciary services, financial planning, and tax preparation. The firm constructs tailored portfolios, employs model portfolios and sub-advisors when appropriate, and offers public educational seminars and in-house tax return preparation.

Christopher Kimball is a CFP® with 32 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He has been with Fortitude Advisory Group L.L.C. since 2022 and has also worked at Money Concepts Capital Corp since 2011. Outside of finance, he has been an active musician playing drums since 1973 and serves as president of the board of directors for Network Tacoma. Additionally, he teaches and coaches at Tacoma Covenant Bible Seminary and creates educational YouTube content. Fortitude Advisory Group L.L.C. provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individuals, retirement trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and some businesses. The firm delivers services through a team of financial advisors who manage accounts with a variety of approaches and maintain a multi-office structure with affiliated entities.

Jon Murdock is a financial advisor at Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones and Hohimer Wealth Management. Navy Federal Investment Services primarily serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union along with individual investors and trusts, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and an automated ETF-based Digital Investor product. The firm employs model portfolios managed by third-party portfolio managers and provides ongoing due diligence and account monitoring.

Jacob Crause is a financial advisor with Integrity Advisory Solutions holding a Series 65 license and two years of industry experience. He has served as co-owner of Mission Focused Financial, LLC since 2017, providing life, health, and annuity insurance products alongside estate planning services. He also has a 25-year career in the United States Army. Integrity Advisory Solutions serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business clients through a network of independent advisors, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and model portfolio programs while managing approximately $1.1 billion in client assets.

Brandon Bules is a Series 65-credentialed advisor at Integrity Advisory Solutions with two years of industry experience. He has prior experience at SAG 153 and has managed The Bules Group since 2017. Bules also served in the United States Army for 26 years. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in farming through Bules Farms, LLC, and provides estate planning consultation with Integrated Trust Systems. Integrity Advisory Solutions serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business clients through a network of about 100 independent advisors and manages approximately $1.1 billion in client assets. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and sub-advisory services, utilizing a range of asset-allocation strategies and third-party platforms.

Belle Crause is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Integrity Advisory Solutions, based in Puyallup, WA, and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Integrity, she worked at Burlington Alliance Capital Management and has seven years as an Independent Agent. She is co-owner of Mission Focused Financial, an insurance agency offering life, health, annuity, and estate planning products, and also provides estate planning consultation through Integrated Trust Systems. Integrity Advisory Solutions serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business clients through a network of about 100 independent advisors and manages approximately $1.1 billion in client assets. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and sub-advisory services, utilizing fundamental and technical analysis alongside a variety of asset allocation strategies.

Christina Bates is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Key Investment Services and KeyBank during her career. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through a variety of advisory programs, model portfolios, and managed accounts, emphasizing client-directed investment choices combined with ongoing monitoring and third-party product due diligence. The firm operates within the KeyCorp group and maintains affiliations with KeyBank and KeyBanc Capital Markets.

Julie Barron is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at PlanMember since 2021 and previously spent 12 years with GWN Securities Inc. Barron has also operated her own investment and insurance services businesses since 2007. PlanMember provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm uses a strategic asset allocation approach to manage risk-based mutual fund portfolios and offers education and support services including seminars and personalized retirement planning.

Michael Weinand is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC and has held prior roles at Weinand Financial, Inc., LPL Financial, LLC, and Kms Financial Services, Inc. Outside of financial advising, he is a commissioned notary. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in assets and employs a diversified, risk-class based investment process combining passive and active management overseen by an internal Investment Committee.

Marlee Lawson is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her career in 2025. Prior to joining PlanMember, she worked at Batik Financial and Amazon, and has experience in educational roles at Pacific Lutheran University and Capital High School. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm offers a top-down strategic asset allocation approach with risk-based mutual fund portfolios and supports plan sponsors and participants through education, personalized planning, and counseling services.

Martha Brown is a financial advisor with Planmember Securities Corporation, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Planmember Securities since 2014 and operates a pharmacy discount program through Integrity RX/Dollarwise RX.com. Planmember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans and offering participant-level investment options through its asset allocation portfolios. The firm utilizes a top-down strategic asset allocation framework and manages risk-based mutual fund portfolios ranging from conservative to aggressive.

Alexander Norkus is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Advised Assets Group, LLC, GWFS Equities, Inc., and T. Rowe Price. His background also includes roles outside of financial services, such as time with the US Army National Guard and Clemson University. He is currently with Empower Advisory Group, which provides financial planning and investment management primarily for employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants. The firm’s approach integrates proprietary and third-party methodologies focused on long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates within Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

David Close is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation in Puyallup, WA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has two years of industry experience, including prior work at Barron Financial Services. Outside of advising, he has experience in various roles across hospitality and outdoor industries. PlanMember provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and participants, acting as a fiduciary for many plans and offering participant-level investment options through risk-based mutual fund portfolios. The firm also delivers education and support services, including seminars and personalized retirement planning.

Gregory Hammontree is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Key Investment Services and its predecessor entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a youth and adult soccer referee in Washington through the Pierce & Kitsap County Soccer Referee Association. 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-directed investment model selection supported by ongoing monitoring and due diligence, and operates within the KeyCorp group with affiliated banking and capital markets entities.

Mario Oliver is a financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Leidos Inc and served in the US Army. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a particular focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs built from mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managed accounts, utilizing a centralized Investment Management Team to design and monitor portfolios.