Seattle, WA University Street Office

Evan Anderson is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience, currently associated with LPL Financial and Emerald Wealth Management. He has held roles at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and several other advisory practices over his career. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios.

Benjamin Pawlak is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Morgan Stanley, and Northwestern Mutual, as well as experience in high school education at Roosevelt High School. He currently works at LPL Financial and Emerald Wealth Management. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options supported by in-house and third-party research.

Benjamin Chen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual and Equitable. Outside of financial services, he has been involved with So Tasty Corp and the Bellevue Badminton Club. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios.

Brendan Foor is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC, and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. He has been with LPL Financial and Emerald Wealth Management since 2026. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from both in-house and third-party sources.

Darren Trautmann is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual in various capacities from 2008 to 2026, including wealth management and investment management roles. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Blake Edwards is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Seattle, WA, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, Edwards worked at Northwestern Mutual and in several advisory roles dating back to 2014. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting with discretionary and non-discretionary management, utilizing proprietary and third-party research and technology solutions.

Carson Hill is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Emerald Wealth Management. Carson is based in Seattle, WA. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by model portfolios, research, and various management options.