Timothy Gallagher is a financial advisor at Vita Planning Group LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at AE Financial Services, Liberty Wealth Management, and Liberty Group. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in insurance sales through Vita Insurance Associates, Inc. Vita Planning Group serves participant-directed retirement plans and individual clients, offering retirement-plan advisory, discretionary and nondiscretionary investment management, and financial planning. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and diversification, provides ongoing plan monitoring, and maintains multiple branch offices despite a small advisor team.

David Rasmussen is a financial advisor with Catalyst Financial NW Corporation in Gresham, OR, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has been associated with American Service Corp. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Rasmussen owns and operates a wholesale tree farm, Red Barn Nursery, LLC. Catalyst Financial NW Corporation provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm primarily uses no-load mutual funds with a focus on long-term investments and customizes portfolios based on client objectives and risk tolerance.

Michael Baltzell is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving at Columbia River Financial Group since 2017. Prior to this, he worked for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management from 2004 to 2017. Columbia River Financial Group provides investment management and financial planning for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers customized advisory services, typically on a discretionary basis, and employs a portfolio construction approach that incorporates both quantitative and qualitative analysis across a broad range of investment instruments.

Erik Hansen is a financial advisor at Vita Planning Group LLC in Vancouver, WA, holding a Series 65 designation with five years of industry experience. He has been with Vita Planning Group since 2021 and is also president of Vita Insurance Associates, Inc., an insurance firm providing executive and employee benefits. Vita Planning Group primarily advises participant-directed defined contribution retirement plans and offers tailored asset management and financial planning for individual and corporate clients. The firm provides ERISA fiduciary services, participant education, and utilizes a broad investment universe focused on asset allocation and diversification.

Aaron Muhs is a financial advisor at Catalyst Financial NW Corporation in Gresham, Oregon, with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at American Service Corp. since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an agent and limited partner at Catalyst Financial’s insurance agency, offering various insurance products including accident and health, disability, and life insurance. Catalyst Financial NW Corporation provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm focuses on long-term investments primarily through no-load mutual funds, tailoring portfolios to client objectives and risk tolerance, and manages approximately $233 million in assets.

Gregory Barker is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience. He is a principal at Barker Wealth Management, LLC in Camas, WA, where he has worked since 2015. Prior to this, he spent eight years at Clark Nuber P.S. Barker Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, and pension plans. The firm emphasizes fundamental analysis and asset allocation to build diversified portfolios using individual securities and funds, delivering investment supervisory services on a continuous discretionary basis and planning services on a non-discretionary basis.

Timothy Massie is a CFP® with 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Timepiece Financial Planning, Inc. since 2011. The firm serves individual investors and employer-sponsored retirement plans, focusing on long-term, globally diversified investment strategies using low-cost index funds and ETFs. Timepiece provides financial planning, retirement advice, discretionary portfolio management, and basic tax return preparation, operating as a fee-only firm without minimum asset or income requirements.

Brian Harris is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and Personal Financial Specialist (PFS™) with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Strada Financial Group LLC, where he has worked since 2015, including a period with Avantax Insurance Agency LLC. Harris is also the owner and advisor of Strada Tax & Consulting, a tax planning and preparation business. Strada Financial Group serves individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm follows a Modern Portfolio Theory approach, emphasizing asset allocation and diversification, and offers integrated tax and accounting support through its affiliated accounting practice.

Courtney Karella is a financial advisor at Para Wealth Advisors, Inc. with nearly a decade of industry experience, including roles at Security First Advisors and Pinnacle Wealth Advisors. She holds the Series 65 designation and has been with Para Wealth Advisors since 2025. Para Wealth Advisors serves individual investors, businesses, and fiduciary entities by providing financial planning, investment management, and integrated wealth management services. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis within an asset-allocation framework and primarily maintains a long-term investment orientation while accommodating shorter-term trading as appropriate.

Tyson Papenfuss is a financial advisor at Strada Financial Group LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at US Bank since 2015. Strada Financial Group serves individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and private investment advice. The firm follows a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach, emphasizing asset allocation and diversification, and integrates tax and accounting support through a commonly owned accounting practice.

Charles Petitjean is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Barker Wealth Management, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Cable Hill Partners, LLC and Mercer, LLC. Barker Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, and pension plans. The firm focuses on fundamental analysis and asset allocation to build diversified portfolios using stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs.

Thomas Grunbeck is a CFP® professional affiliated with J.R. Prunier Capital Management LLC with seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Grunbeck Financial Services, LLC and Core Corner, and held other roles since 2016. J.R. Prunier Capital Management LLC provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting to individuals and retirement plans. The firm tailors portfolios to client goals and risk tolerance using fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory, operating mostly under discretionary authority with quarterly custodial reporting.

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.

Michael Taylor is a financial advisor with Wealth Teams Alliance in Corbett, OR, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wealth Teams Alliance since 2018 and has concurrent experience with Retirement Plan Consul and Wealth Management, LLC dating back to 2011. In addition to his advisory work, he is a licensed life insurance agent and receives occasional compensation from that activity. Wealth Teams Alliance provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, along with retirement plan services and a wrap fee program. The firm integrates planning, consulting, and implementation referrals, employing technical analysis and a diversified approach that includes internal strategies and sub-advisers.

Kevin Williams is a financial advisor with Synergy Asset Management, LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lifetime Financial Inc, Gennaker Capital LLC, and Goldbloom Wealth Management. He is also a licensed real estate broker with Synergy Mergers & Acquisitions, where he engages in commissions-based transactions. Synergy Asset Management, LLC provides personalized wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $1 billion in assets and employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative strategies across various asset classes through custom managed accounts and model portfolios.

Donald Mc Closkey is a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked with Summit Wealth and Retirement Partners since 2018 and previously spent 14 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors. Mc Closkey also holds a role as Branch Principal at Mutual Securities, Inc., where he oversees compliance and supervises registered representatives. Summit Wealth and Retirement Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth households, business entities, and charitable organizations by providing investment management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm emphasizes diversified, risk-based portfolio allocations and long-term investing, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services.

Francis Roman is a financial advisor at Synergy Asset Management, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Boeing Commercial Airplanes from 2015 to 2019 before joining Synergy Financial Services in 2019. Synergy Asset Management provides personalized wealth management and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, business owners, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis across various active and tactical strategies, managing approximately $1.05 billion in regulatory assets.

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.

Rustin Feldman is a financial advisor at Helium Advisors LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at B Riley Wealth Management and Miracle Mile Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, Feldman is a licensed insurance agent authorized to sell life insurance products. Helium Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and private funds. The firm manages approximately $308 million in discretionary assets across a four-advisor team, offering portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, financial planning, and family office services, with an investment approach that combines fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis alongside specialized tax-sensitive strategies.

Joseph Ollila is a financial advisor at Aegis Wealth Management, Inc. in Gresham, Oregon. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been in the industry since 2023. In addition to his advisory role, Ollila works as a licensed independent insurance agent. Aegis Wealth Management serves individual investors, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and retirement plans by providing broad financial planning, retirement and education savings analysis, and discretionary portfolio management through a multi-team advisor structure. The firm manages portfolios primarily by supervising third-party sub-advisers and employs AI-based tools alongside direct indexing strategies.