Robert Pool is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Fort Vancouver Investment Management, LLC since 2011. He holds the Series 66 designation and works out of Vancouver, WA. Fort Vancouver Investment Management, LLC is a fee-only, SEC-registered advisory firm that provides discretionary investment management and retirement planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing broadly diversified portfolios with ETFs and institutional no-load mutual funds, and incorporates tax-aware management and financial planning for clients engaged in investment management.

Parker Gallagher is a CFP® professional at Silver Oak Advisory Group with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Silver Oak, he worked at Allen Trust Company / Allen Capital Management for four years and held various roles at financial and educational institutions, including Campbell University. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Creek Coffee and Ashworth's Clothing Store. Silver Oak Advisory Group provides personalized financial planning and investment management to individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm focuses on strategic asset allocation using diversified equity and fixed-income portfolios implemented through no-load mutual funds and ETFs, offering clients individualized investment policy statements within a fee-only advisory model.

Mark Gaskill is the sole advisor at MKG Financial Group, Inc. in Portland, OR, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 47 years of industry experience. He has led MKG Financial Group since 1999. Outside of his advisory work, Mr. Gaskill operates MKG Productions, a personal DBA through which he collaborates with media outlets. MKG Financial Group provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, managing approximately $16 million across about 71 accounts. The firm focuses on U.S. small- to mid-cap equity portfolios using a top-down, research-driven process that integrates technical and fundamental analysis and employs value, contrarian, and special-situation investment styles.

Stephan Morris is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Trihelix Wealth Collective. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual in various capacities for nine years and has been involved with Pacific Crest Consultants for ten years. Morris holds a treasurer position at the nonprofit Beacon Village PDX and is a 50% owner of Easy Eddy LLC, a short-term rental business. Trihelix Wealth Collective provides financial planning and personalized investment advisory services to individual clients, including high-net-worth households, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers specialized financial planning for medical trainees and manages portfolios using a combination of investment methodologies with ongoing monitoring and rebalancing.

The most enjoyable part of Kailie’s job is getting an email from her clients as they take off on the trip they’ve been planning together for the past few years. After all the anxiety, excitement, number-crunching, and decluttering, they’re off on their dream adventure with a clear picture of what they want to get out of their time away, and a solid plan for when they return. Whether you’re considering taking advantage of an employer-sponsored sabbatical at the job you love, taking time off before transitioning into a new job or career, or simply looking for a time to re-focus on what’s most important, we are your partner to help you think through the how of your sabbatical planning. Kailie’s passion for the non-traditional career path started when she spent three years living and working in Oaxaca, Mexico before starting a new job. During that time, she got married, ate her weight in tamales and pozole, gained fluency in Spanish, and called a new corner of the world home. Since then, she and her husband have lived in three countries and both coasts of the United States, while still pursuing their individual career paths (and welcoming the unexpected right turns along the way!) If you feel stuck in your daily routine and need a break to reset, reach out so we can talk through the next steps to taking the sabbatical of your dreams.

Elijah Lyons is a CFP® with two years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Lookahead Wealth LLC. He previously worked at Southern Capital Advisors, LLC for three years and has held roles at Freed-Hardeman University and Apologetics Press Inc. outside the financial sector. Lookahead Wealth LLC is a fee-only investment adviser providing discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to both retail and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes customized investment strategies that combine low-cost passive exposures with manager-focused active approaches, applying quantitative and qualitative analysis over multiple time horizons.

Catherine Cuthbert is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Cuthbert Financial Guidance with three years of industry experience. She has been self-employed since 2019 and joined her current firm in 2021. Outside of advising, she manages a short-term rental property in Oregon. Cuthbert Financial Guidance provides comprehensive financial planning and limited ERISA Section 3(21) advisory services for individuals, families, and qualified plan sponsors. The firm emphasizes a long-term, passive investment approach focused on strategic asset allocation and broad diversification, and delivers financial education workshops without managing client assets directly.

Austen Auger is a financial advisor at Shira Ridge Wealth Management with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked in several roles including at Break Bread Sandwich Shop and Big Brothers & Big Sisters Columbia NorthWest. Shira Ridge Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, small business owners, and nonprofit organizations by providing discretionary asset management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm emphasizes a planning-first approach combined with diversified, tax-aware investment strategies and utilizes separate managed account programs through institutional platforms.

Michelle Wanless is a financial advisor at Allium Financial Advisors, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including D.A. Davidson & Co. and E2I Advisors, LLC. Wanless is also a commissioned notary public for the state of Washington. Allium Financial Advisors, LLC manages approximately $638.9 million in client assets and serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management along with comprehensive financial planning and consulting, emphasizing asset allocation, diversification, and manager selection.

Lindsay Fromhart is a financial advisor at Mengis Capital Management, Inc. in Portland, OR, holding a Series 65 designation with 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Mengis Capital Management since 2009. Mengis Capital Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm focuses on highly customized equity and income portfolios, combining fundamental and technical analysis, and delivers tailored solutions supported by written Investment Policy Statements reviewed annually.

Amanda Reynolds is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving at Johnson Bixby in Vancouver, WA. Her prior roles include positions at Securities America, Inc., KMS Financial Services, and Integrated Tax Services. She serves as board chair for Union Chapel, a nonprofit church organization. Johnson Bixby is a team-based firm that provides discretionary asset management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $789.5 million in regulatory assets, employing a multi-faceted investment approach that includes asset allocation strategies, fixed-income management, and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Christopher Magana is a financial advisor at Pinnacle Wealth Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at IMS Capital Management for 11 years. Magana is also an adjunct professor at local universities, teaching finance and investment courses outside of trading hours. Pinnacle Wealth Advisors is an independent, SEC-registered, team-based firm offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and qualified retirement plans. The firm builds diversified portfolios tailored to client profiles using a variety of investment vehicles and employs third-party managers, web-based planning tools, and tax-aware strategies.

Michael Hardy is a financial advisor at Phillips and Company Advisors LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Phillips and Company in various capacities since 1999. Outside of his advisory work, Hardy serves as Treasurer on the board of West Linn Youth Football, overseeing budgeting and accounts. Phillips and Company Advisors provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management options and employs various investment strategies through its investment committee and third-party managers.

Garrett Hittner is a financial advisor at Dew Wealth Management with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Fisher Investments and Thrivent Financial. Dew Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations with family-office style programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and investment management. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management and coordinates with clients’ other professionals through its Virtual Family Office and Wealth Accelerator programs.

Matthew Moss is a financial advisor at First Pacific Financial, Inc. in Vancouver, WA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Ridge Athletic Club, and CUNA Mutual Group, as well as experience at Washington State University and Seattle Boat Company. First Pacific Financial serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a quantitative and qualitative investment approach, with portfolio construction guided by tailored investment policy statements and oversight from an Investment Committee.

Tyler Nagel is a financial advisor at Pinnacle Wealth Advisors with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has served as president of Financial Techniques, Inc., a licensed insurance agency, since 2006. Pinnacle Wealth Advisors is an SEC-registered team advisory firm managing approximately $461 million for about 790 clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, using a diversified investment approach that includes individual securities, mutual funds, ETFs, SMAs, alternative investments, and option strategies.

Gary Russell is a financial advisor with Helium Advisors LLC in Vancouver, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Infinity Financial Services for eight years and has been with Helium Advisors for ten years. Outside of his advisory role, Russell is involved in several related business ventures, including management roles in affiliated tax and financial entities. Helium Advisors serves individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and private funds by providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and tax preparation support through an affiliated entity. The firm employs multiple analytical methods and utilizes sub-advisors for specialized strategies, while also managing private funds with a focus on real estate asset management.

Kendra Biller is a financial advisor at JGP Wealth Management, LLC in Portland, OR, with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at JGP Wealth Management since 2018, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Wells Fargo Advisors. In addition to her advisory work, she performs notary public duties for JGP clients. JGP Wealth Management manages approximately $1.2 billion in discretionary assets, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm employs a fiduciary-oriented approach that blends fundamental and technical analysis across multiple investment strategies and asset-allocation categories, with portfolios generally managed on a discretionary basis and supplemented by third-party manager referrals when appropriate.

Carsten Henningsen is a financial advisor at Progressive Investment Management Corporation with 37 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with the firm since 1987. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a co-trustee and advisor for the Elizabeth Henningsen Revocable Trust. Progressive Investment Management Corporation is a registered, discretionary investment adviser managing over $700 million for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, endowments, and institutions. The firm utilizes a proprietary ESG framework combined with fundamental equity and credit research to construct long-term portfolios, offering a range of investment and consulting services.

Patricia Spies is a CFP® professional with eight years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with Johnson Bixby, where she has worked since 2017, and has prior experience at Securities America, Inc. and KMS Financial Services, Inc. Johnson Bixby serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, providing discretionary asset management alongside financial planning and consulting. The firm manages approximately $789.5 million in regulatory assets and employs a diverse investment approach that includes various asset allocation strategies, fixed-income management, and ongoing portfolio monitoring.