Joshua Tschirgi is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with Independent Financial Group, LLC, where he has worked since 2019. His prior roles include positions at Somerset Securities, Inc., Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, and Morgan Stanley. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as a managing member of True Path Capital Strategies, a marketing DBA, and holds a licensed insurance agent position. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and institutional plans. The firm employs a combination of strategic asset allocation, multi-manager portfolios, and ongoing due diligence to develop tailored investment strategies using both firm- and third-party models.

At Empowering Finance we know that you are bold, ambitious, and a total badass. That's why you need a financial plan that allows you to pursue your passions and live your most authentic and powerful life. The problem is a buttoned-up approach to financial planning isn't going to meet your needs. You're worried that your dreams and aspirations will get lost in a cookie-cutter system. We believe you deserve a financial planner who listens to your unique dreams and helps you build a plan to get there. We understand that you want someone who will treat your money as we do our own. Which is why we combine our experience, authenticity, financial knowledge to connect with you and enable you to pursue your passions. Here's how we do it 1) We are a fiduciary: We are legally bound to put your interests ahead of our own 2) Diversity and authenticity matter to us: We are a woman-owned business, LGBTQIA+ friendly, and welcoming to anyone and everyone who needs an ally and friend with financial savvy. 3) Our services are fee-only: We keep things simple: no surprises charges or hidden fees So, Let's Chat. So you can stop worrying you won't reach your dreams and instead work with a passion-driven firm focused on achieving your life's dreams. Read Empowering Finances's blog here: https://empoweringfinance.com/blog/

Jan Schalkwijk is a CFA® charterholder with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at JPS Global Investments, LLC since 2007 and was previously with Orion Capital Management LLC from 2014 to 2016. JPS Global Investments provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and other advisers. The firm employs thematic, ESG-oriented equity strategies alongside diversified multi-asset portfolios, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management and serving as a sub-advisor in wrap-fee programs.

Philip Tilp is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Trillium Valley Financial Planning in Sherwood, OR. He has led Trillium Valley since 2009 and also co-owns and manages a small farm operation raising Pygora goats and producing fiber and yarn products. Trillium Valley Financial Planning is an independent, fee-only firm providing hourly, as-needed financial planning and investment advice to individuals and families, including high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes long-term planning and buy-and-hold investment strategies, offering educational workshops and personal finance instruction while clients retain control of their assets and transactions.

Kyle Green is a CFP® professional with five years of experience in financial advising. He is the principal advisor at Sherwood Wealth Management and has previously worked at Magpie Family Investment Services, Thimbleberry Financial, and Wooster Corthell Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory role, Kyle works as a substitute teacher for grades K-12 in multiple Oregon school districts. Sherwood Wealth Management provides customized financial planning and portfolio management services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs fundamental analysis within a Modern Portfolio Theory framework to construct diversified portfolios and offers both discretionary account management and fixed-fee financial planning.

Ryan McClung is a Certified Financial Planner® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Crossroads Wealth Planning. He has worked at Crossroads Advisory LLC and Troy Reichlein CPA, LLC since 2018, and previously held a position at Exitus Technologies, Inc. He is also employed as a Certified Public Accountant at an unaffiliated public accounting firm, where he prepares tax returns and provides tax and accounting advice. Crossroads Wealth Planning offers fee-only, hourly financial planning and consulting to individuals and businesses, including high-net-worth clients. The firm integrates accounting and business advisory services within financial planning engagements and provides investment advice grounded in modern portfolio theory with a focus on passive, strategic asset allocation tailored to clients’ risk tolerance and objectives.

Craig Nelson is a financial advisor at Red Sky Financial Planning, LLC in Wilsonville, Oregon, with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at Nike Inc. from 2015 to 2017. Red Sky Financial Planning serves professionals, business owners, corporate executives, and retirees by providing fee-only financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and limited-scope hourly planning. The firm incorporates tax preparation and tax-aware strategies into its planning process and emphasizes passive investment management using low-cost index funds and ETFs.

Douglas Albo is the sole advisor at Capital Income Management, LLC in Sherwood, Oregon, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses with 29 years of industry experience. He has led Capital Income Management since 2009. Albo contributes investment analysis and articles to Seeking Alpha, where he has built a following since 2010 and offers exclusive content through a subscription service. Capital Income Management provides individual account management for high-net-worth individuals, trusts, pensions, retirement plans, corporations, and endowments. The firm focuses on diversified portfolios of equity-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and closed-end funds (CEFs), using a proprietary relative-valuation model to guide investment decisions and actively manage these fund vehicles to pursue income while managing volatility.

Financial planning isn’t just about crunching numbers, it’s about helping people turn their dreams into reality. Growing up I noticed the financial struggles many people faced, which fueled my interest in personal finance. Recognizing that financial literacy is a huge pain point in society and often overlooked in our education system, I set out to take control of my financial life. While going through college debt-free, I started my first business, making car parts, motorcycle parts, and metal art. That experience taught me valuable lessons the hard way, but I quickly realized my true passion wasn’t in metalwork, it was in helping people navigate their finances. Today, I’m deeply committed to the financial planning profession. I earned my CFP® (CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®) and CEPA (Certified Exit Planning Advisor) designations to better serve my clients. I’m actively involved in my local Financial Planning Association (FPA), as well as mentoring students and aspiring financial planners. I love sharing what I've learned and inspiring the next generation. Over the years, I’ve worked with many different types of people, but I specifically enjoy working with business owners. They juggle a lot, managing cash flow, planning for growth, and balancing their personal and business finances. It can feel overwhelming at times, and I love helping them tackle those challenges. My personal experience in business and training puts me in a unique position to make a real difference in their lives and help them achieve their goals. I’ve had the opportunity to help clients achieve significant milestones such as: -Become debt-free -Purchase their dream home -Transitioning to more fulfilling careers -Achieving financial independence These meaningful milestones allow you to live the life you want, and money is a tool to get you there. Outside of work, I lead an active and adventurous lifestyle. You can find me hiking, snowboarding, practicing Jiu Jitsu, or kickboxing. These activities reflect my values of discipline and goal-setting, which I bring into my professional life. If you’re ready to take charge of your finances with a personalized plan that aligns with your goals, I’m here to guide you through every step.

Jaswant Shaw is a financial advisor at EISRC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at BCBS since 2021 and UHCSI from 2013 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, Shaw works as a Senior Enterprise Architect in healthcare insurance software. EISRC provides fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients such as corporate pension plans, foundations, and municipal entities. The firm offers both passive index ETF strategies and active management using proprietary research and software models, including customized institutional strategies and derivative techniques.

Richard Dougall is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience in financial advising. He is the principal and sole advisor at Encompass Financial Planning, where he has worked since 2017. Prior to that, he was with Northwest Wealth Advisors and operated Dougall Financial Group. Encompass Financial Planning is an independent registered investment adviser serving mid-career professionals, individual investors, trusts, and small businesses. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning, discretionary investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services, typically using long-term, asset-allocation oriented portfolios informed by modern portfolio theory and supplemented by fundamental and technical analysis.

Gregg Giboney is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with 18 years of industry experience. He has been the sole advisor at Timberline Investment Management, LLC since 2005. Timberline Investment Management is an independent, fee-only advisory firm providing discretionary portfolio management to individual and institutional clients, including retirement, trust, pension, and nonprofit accounts. The firm employs a Dividend & Growth equity strategy with a four-point stock scoring process and offers diversified equity and fixed-income allocations, maintaining ongoing client communication through periodic meetings and written quarterly reports.

Scott Conyers is the founder and sole advisor of Scott Conyers Capital Management, Inc., an independent firm based in Aurora, Oregon. He holds the CFA charter and has 21 years of industry experience, having operated his firm since 1991. Scott Conyers Capital Management provides discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, foundations, and retirement accounts. The firm employs a conservative growth approach focused on value investing with low portfolio turnover, combining equity positions with conservative fixed-income allocations and occasional foreign exposure.

As the owner and President of Pacific Coast Investment Advisors, LLC, I partner with clients who want a clear, disciplined path to financial independence—charting their course to and through retirement. I combine evidence-based investment management with comprehensive financial planning to help you align your portfolio, cash flow, taxes, and retirement strategy with the life you actually want to live. As a fee-only fiduciary, I sit on the same side of the table as you: my advice is transparent, conflicts are minimized, and your best interest always comes first. I work closely with professionals, retirees, and small-business owners who value a personal relationship, plain‑English communication, and a thoughtful, data‑driven approach. Together, we’ll build and maintain a customized plan that addresses retirement income, tax efficiency, risk management, and legacy goals, with ongoing adjustments as life and markets change. My goal is to give you clarity, confidence, and a trusted partner to call whenever you have an important financial decision to make.

Brent Pearson is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor based in Oregon City, OR, with one year of industry experience. He is the principal and sole advisor at Keychain Asset Management and has owned an IT consulting and software development firm, Napa Logic Inc., since 2014, which is currently winding down with no active projects. Keychain Asset Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, families, businesses, and other entities, including trusts and charitable organizations. The firm integrates fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis across traditional and digital asset classes, focusing on long-term investing, diversification, and periodic rebalancing, and offers specialized digital-asset portfolio management and consulting services.

David Peterson is a CFP® with 19 years of experience based in Oregon City, Oregon. He has been the sole advisor at Integrated Retirement Strategies since 2007. Integrated Retirement Strategies provides investment supervisory services, financial planning, and personal financial organization primarily for individuals and families, including high-net-worth clients and trusts. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to create individualized portfolios focused on long-term capital appreciation, with continuous monitoring and periodic reporting.

John Burnside is a financial advisor at Burnside and Co. in Oregon City, OR, holding the CFP® designation with 15 years of industry experience. He has managed Burnside Capital Management since 2004. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers on the investment committee for the Archdiocese of Portland and serves as a parent representative on the Site Council for Scouters Mountain Elementary. Burnside and Co. provides discretionary asset management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm’s investment approach combines fundamental analysis with both long- and short-term strategies, and it offers retirement and pension-related planning alongside broader financial consulting.

Tracy Sherman is a financial advisor at Sherman, Young & Leavitt, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation. Sherman has no prior industry experience but worked at the Gates Foundation for 11 years before joining Michael Sherman LLC. Sherman, Young & Leavitt provides investment supervisory services to individuals, closely held businesses, and trusts as a fee-only adviser. The firm manages client portfolios primarily using mutual funds and exchange-traded funds, applying a combination of charting, fundamental, and technical analysis to construct portfolios tailored to each client's risk preference and financial position.

Daniel Burns is a financial advisor at BMA Advisors, LLC with 40 years of industry experience. He previously led Burns Capital Investment Advisors, Inc. and The Burns Agency, with extensive experience in life and health insurance sales. BMA Advisors, LLC provides discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, retirement accounts, corporations, charities, and institutions, focusing on growth and income through publicly traded securities. The firm employs an active, value-disciplined approach using quantitative screening and a proprietary scoring system to identify undervalued investments.

John Child Jr. is a financial advisor with Sound Investment Management Inc in Tualatin, OR, holding a Series 65 designation and 31 years of industry experience. He has been involved with the Bionexus Foundation since 2011 and the International Bioresource Group since 2005. Child has worked with Sound Investment Management and the American Type Culture Collection, Inc. since 1993. Sound Investment Management serves individual investors, family trusts, estates, custodial accounts, and not-for-profit organizations. The firm primarily manages client accounts on a non-discretionary basis, using fundamental research and a combination of equity and fixed-income strategies.