Aaron Claridge is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at First Pacific Financial, Inc. in Vancouver, WA. His prior experience includes roles at San Diego State University, TCI Wealth Advisors, Equity Residential, and CarMax. He maintains an insurance license but is not authorized to sell insurance products or receive related compensation through First Pacific Financial. First Pacific Financial is a team of 19 advisors managing approximately $1.9 billion in assets across five offices. The firm serves individual clients, estates, trusts, foundations, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment management along with comprehensive financial planning and retirement consulting. Their approach combines proprietary quantitative models with fundamental research to tailor portfolios that may include a range of asset classes and alternative investments.

Lana Alvarez is a financial advisor with Johnson Bixby in Vancouver, WA, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and totaling four years of industry experience. She has been with Johnson Bixby since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she manages a residential rental property. Johnson Bixby provides discretionary asset management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and businesses, managing approximately $933.7 million as of the end of 2025. The firm employs a fiduciary, client-focused approach with individualized planning, ongoing portfolio monitoring, and strategies including asset allocation and sector analysis.

Michael Sorem is a financial advisor at Mengis Capital Management, Inc. in Portland, Oregon, holding a Series 65 designation with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Mengis Capital Management since 2016. Mengis Capital Management is an independent SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and endowments. The firm manages approximately $903 million, focusing on highly customized equity and income portfolios built through fundamental and technical analysis, emphasizing individualized stock selection over model-based strategies.

William Carmichael is a CFP® with one year of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at JGP Wealth Management, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Fisher Investments, Deepgram Inc., and Ernst & Young. JGP Wealth Management provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including high net worth individuals, institutional clients, and state and municipal government entities. The firm employs a multi-strategy investment approach combining fundamental and technical analysis, with a focus on specialized corporate and tax-related planning alongside active portfolio management.

Amanda Earlywine is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Human Investing with 4 years at the firm and 2 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Human Investing in 2022, she worked at St. Cecilia Church for five years. Human Investing serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, and retirement plan sponsors by providing comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, tax consulting, and workplace advisory services. The firm utilizes broadly diversified, low-cost index funds and ETFs, offers direct indexing through a Vanguard Personalized Indexing relationship, and manages approximately $2.22 billion in assets with a notable emphasis on non-discretionary retirement plan assets.

Nicole Lindblom is a financial advisor at Human Investing with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. Before joining Human Investing, she spent four years at George Fox University and four years at Capital High School. Human Investing serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, and retirement plan sponsors by providing comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, tax consulting, and workplace advisory services. The firm employs a fee-only fiduciary model and offers diversified investment programs that often use low-cost index funds and ETFs, including direct indexing through a Vanguard Personalized Indexing relationship.

Thomas Snyder is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor at Harlow Wealth Management, Inc. in Vancouver, WA, with two years of industry experience. He has worked with Harlow Wealth Management in various capacities since 2022 and is also involved with Harlow Insurance Agency. Harlow Wealth Management serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as 401(k) participants, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm offers investment management and financial planning, typically implementing client portfolios through recommended sub-advisors and managed account programs that combine core index strategies with satellite allocations.

Catherine Gill is a financial advisor at Phillips and Company Advisors LLC with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including M Holdings Securities, Merrill Lynch, and Commonwealth Financial Network. 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, including wrap-fee programs and access to third-party portfolio managers, employing diverse investment strategies across multiple asset classes.

Jeremiah Forrister is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with SMB Financial Services, Inc. since 2017 and previously worked at Costco Wholesale for four years. SMB Financial Services serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary asset management and written financial planning services, constructing tailored portfolios aligned with clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

Jamieson Grabenhorst is a financial advisor at Horst & Graben Wealth Management, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at Horst & Graben since 2018, following prior roles at CGC Financial Services and Royal Alliance Associates, INC. Outside of his advisory work, he is a managing partner of Winston Grabenhorst Investment LLC, where he consults on leasing, building maintenance, and finances for commercial real estate holdings. Horst & Graben Wealth Management serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers tailored portfolio management and financial planning, emphasizing tactical asset allocation, diversification, and active rebalancing, with regular account reviews and investor education.

Aaron Argiso is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Harlow Wealth Management, Inc. and has prior experience at Fisher Investments. Argiso is also involved with Harlow Insurance Agency, LLC. Harlow Wealth Management serves individuals, plan participants, trusts, estates, and businesses by providing investment management, financial planning, and insurance products through its affiliated agency. The firm employs a combination of third-party Sub-Advisors and model portfolios, tailoring allocations to client objectives and risk tolerances while maintaining client oversight and relationship management.

Yu Wu is a financial advisor at TPG Financial Advisors, LLC with a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. He has worked at TPG Financial Advisors since 2022 and previously held roles at ROI Financial Advisors, Lincoln Financial Group, ABIE English, and EF Education First. TPG Financial Advisors serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, using a mix of systematic and active investment approaches along with proprietary allocation models and third-party asset managers.

Janell Denk is a financial advisor at CPR Investments Inc with 36 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been affiliated with CPR Financial Group, Ausdal Financial Partners, and her own firm, Denk and Associates, since 2004. In addition to her advisory roles, she sells insurance and annuities as an independent contractor with CPR Financial Group. CPR Investments Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA plan services to individuals, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm uses multi-manager portfolios combining in-house tactical models and third-party sub-advisors, emphasizing defensive positioning and ongoing model monitoring.

David Maisel is a financial advisor with Orca Investment Management, LLC in Portland, OR, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Paulson Investment Company LLC and M Holdings Securities. Orca Investment Management provides discretionary portfolio management and advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, businesses, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $212 million across about 359 client accounts, employing a range of investment strategies from capital preservation to equity growth using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis combined with diversification and periodic rebalancing.

Randy Gay is a financial advisor at Pinnacle Wealth Advisors with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Pinnacle Wealth Advisors since 2016. He also serves as president of R & R 419, Inc., a tax-related pass-through entity associated with his advisory and insurance activities. 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, utilizing diversified portfolios and a web-based planning tool to support long-term recommendations.

Carrie Jorgensen is a Series 65-credentialed financial advisor with three years of industry experience, currently serving at Wealth Advisors NW in Portland, OR. Her prior work includes roles at PACE Financial Advisors, Inc. and Arkos Global Advisors, LLC. She has also been involved with Athey Creek Christian Fellowship. Wealth Advisors NW provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach combines fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory, offering tailored portfolios, ongoing monitoring, and a range of specialized services including real estate and 1031 exchange consulting.

Pradeep Tempalli is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 66 licensed advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Allium Financial Advisors, LLC since 2017 and previously worked at Tru Independence Asset Management, Arnerich Massena, Steward Partners Investment Solutions, and Wells Fargo Investments. Outside of his advisory role, Tempalli serves as treasurer and board member for the United Way of the Columbia-Willamette and provides software consulting through Saicon Consultants. Allium Financial Advisors, LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, managing approximately $733 million. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and diversification, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, vetted independent managers, and alternative investments, with portfolios overseen by an Investment Committee that conducts ongoing due diligence and monitoring.

Elizabeth Roach is a CFP® and Series 65 registered advisor with three years of industry experience. She currently practices at Aerodigm Wealth LLC and previously worked at Delap Wealth Advisory and Nestle. Outside of her advisory role, she operated Elizabeth Roach, LLC for eight years. Aerodigm Wealth LLC provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm employs a passive, asset-allocation approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, using third-party money managers and written Investment Policy Statements.

James Smith is a financial advisor with Phillips and Company Advisors LLC in Portland, OR, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Phillips and Company Advisors LLC since 2013 and previously spent 31 years with Phillips & Company Securities Inc. Outside of advising, he is a member of Riverlab LLC, a company providing administrative services to family offices. Phillips and Company Advisors offers investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies through its investment committee and third-party portfolio managers, utilizing ETFs, mutual funds, equities, fixed income, and tax-aware asset allocation models.

Howard Morin is a financial advisor with Helium Advisors LLC in Vancouver, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Helium Advisors since 2016 and previously spent eight years at Infinity Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, Morin is a partner in several accounting and consulting firms, including Clarity Tax Group LLC and The Expert Group LLC, where he participates in executive management oversight. Helium Advisors serves individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and private funds, offering portfolio management, financial planning, Family Office services, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a multi-method investment approach and operates affiliated entities providing tax preparation and fund management services, including oversight of income-producing real estate assets through its private fund.