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Evan Anderson is a CFP®-certified financial advisor based in Seattle, WA, with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Brendan Foor before joining LPL Financial and Emerald Wealth Management in 2026. 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 supported by extensive technology and operational resources and oversees more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Benjamin Pawlak is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Seattle, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Emerald Wealth Management, Northwestern Mutual, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, and Morgan Stanley. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and technology tools.

Benjamin Chen is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Northwestern Mutual and Equitable, as well as a background in mortgage services with Homelink Mortgage Inc. Outside the financial industry, he has been involved with So Tasty Corp and the Bellevue Badminton Club. 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, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Brendan Foor is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2026, he spent over a decade with Northwestern Mutual and its affiliated companies in various wealth management roles. 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, managed portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive resources and technology for its network of investment adviser representatives.

Darren Trautmann is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include 18 years with Northwestern Mutual, across wealth management, investment management, and life insurance divisions. He also operates two investment-related legal entities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Blake Edwards is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Seattle, WA, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and 11 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles with Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and other firms. Edwards also earns commissions from insurance companies for the sale of non-variable life, health, annuity, and disability insurance products. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advisory services delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Carson Hill is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has held prior roles at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Emerald Wealth Management. Carson is based in Seattle, WA. LPL Financial is a national broker‑dealer and SEC‑registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset managers, supported by advanced research and operational tools.