Mark Bernazzani is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at My Personal CFO, LLC since 2018. Prior to this, he worked at Brighton Jones LLC from 2013 to 2018. He holds the Series 63 license and is based in Vancouver, WA. My Personal CFO serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and pension plans, offering financial planning, discretionary wealth management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm employs an asset-allocation strategy based on Modern Portfolio Theory and behavioral finance, utilizing institutional mutual funds, ETFs, and, when appropriate, options and alternative investments.

Asoka Weeraratne is a financial advisor with UTA, LLC in Vancouver, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and multiple Wells Fargo entities over a 15-year span. Outside of advisory work, he serves as CEO of Kelly International, a clothing manufacturing and retail business. UTA, LLC advises individuals, businesses, and ERISA plans, providing portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm employs a combined passive and active investment approach tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance, managing approximately $214.6 million in assets with a two-advisor team.

Jill Foreman is a CFP® professional affiliated with James R. Martin Consulting, Inc., where she has been associated since 2002. She is based in Vancouver, WA, and is part of a three-advisor team at the firm. James R. Martin Consulting, Inc., operating as JRM Capital Management, provides discretionary portfolio management and advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, charitable institutions, and foundations. The firm customizes portfolios based on client objectives and risk profiles, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and occasionally private alternative investments, while offering regular performance reports and market commentary.

Akili Kelekele is an advisor at Allen Capital Management, LLC with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Allen Capital Management, Akili held positions at D.A. Davidson and several other firms, and has also been involved with Shoot360. Allen Capital Management is a fee-only, SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $200 million for individuals, corporate plans, and charitable institutions. The firm uses a customized, discretionary investment approach focused on strategic asset allocation and diversification, and integrates investment management with trustee and fiduciary services through its affiliation with Allen Trust Company.

Holly Breeden is a financial advisor at Fort Vancouver Investment Management, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Fort Vancouver since 2012. Fort Vancouver Investment Management is a fee-only, SEC-registered firm that provides discretionary investment management and retirement planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses an evidence-based approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, focusing on broadly diversified portfolios with ETFs and institutional no-load mutual funds, and incorporates tax-aware management and financial planning for clients.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Meredith Morse is a CFP® professional with five years of experience, currently with First Pacific Financial, Inc. in Vancouver, WA. Prior to her current role, she worked at Kimsa Total Wealth and spent several years with United Way of the Columbia-Willamette. She serves as secretary of the Financial Planning Association of Oregon & SW Washington and is a member of the finance committee for the Southwest Washington Regional Health Alliance. First Pacific Financial serves a diverse client base including individuals, estates, trusts, foundations, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of quantitative and qualitative analysis to construct tailored portfolios and provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management alongside comprehensive financial planning and retirement plan consulting.

Rebecca Meats is a financial advisor at Apforia with seven years of industry experience. She holds the PFS™ designation and Series 65 license. Prior to joining Apforia, she worked at Independent Progressive Advisors and Warga Asset Management, and she owns Rebecca E Meats CPA LLC, where she prepares tax returns and provides tax planning for individuals and businesses. Apforia serves primarily individual and high-net-worth clients through a team of about 10 advisors, offering investment management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs a goal- and risk-based investment process using strategic and tactical asset allocation with a combination of passive and active strategies and operates under a fee-only, fiduciary framework.

Harrison Hinz is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at First Pacific Financial, Inc. in Vancouver, WA. Prior to joining First Pacific Financial in 2018, he worked at Wells Fargo from 2012 to 2018. He holds an insurance license in Washington state but does not engage in insurance sales or receive related compensation. First Pacific Financial serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a disciplined investment approach using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and debt securities, supported by an Investment Committee and strategic asset allocation, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Daniel Erickson is a CFP® professional with 12 years of experience, currently serving at Harlow Wealth Management, Inc. in Vancouver, WA. He has been with the firm since 2013 and is also involved with Harlow Insurance Agency, LLC. Harlow Wealth Management provides advisory services to individuals, retirement plan participants, trusts, estates, and businesses, combining financial planning with investment management. The firm utilizes third-party Sub-Advisors and model portfolios, offering clients customized strategies and discretionary management when engaged.

Kristin Niedermeyer is a financial advisor at Bull Harbor Capital LLC with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. Her prior experience includes roles at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, and Pacific Advisors. Niedermeyer is also involved in insurance and financial services, focusing on life, disability, health, long-term care, and annuities. Bull Harbor Capital LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes long-term strategic asset allocation with tactical adjustments and utilizes a range of investment vehicles, including Independent Managers and third-party platforms.

Patricia Watson is a financial advisor with Baker Ellis Asset Management LLC in Vancouver, WA. She holds a Series 65 designation and has seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Baker Ellis, she worked at Reed College Admission Office for four years. Baker Ellis Asset Management LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, businesses, foundations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a fundamental, long-term value investment approach and manages approximately $1.04 billion in discretionary assets with a small team of credentialed professionals.

Melissa Lamarche is a financial advisor with Johnson Bixby in Vancouver, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and totaling 14 years of industry experience. She has held roles at Securities America Advisors and KMS Financial Services, among others. Lamarche also serves as Chief of Staff at Johnson Bixby & Associates. Johnson Bixby provides discretionary asset management and standalone financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $933.7 million and employs fiduciary, client-focused investment strategies including asset allocation, sector analysis, and discretionary trading authority.

David Rutan is a financial advisor at Stirlingshire Investments in La Center, WA, holding a Series 66 license with 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fisher Investments and Prudential Insurance Company of America, among other firms. Outside of advising, he owns an LLC that holds a creditor judgment, with collection managed by an attorney. Stirlingshire Investments serves individuals, trusts, and other entities with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and IRA rollover services. The firm employs a range of investment instruments and analytical methods, managing most accounts on a discretionary basis while tailoring strategies to client profiles.

Dorothy Tennant is a financial advisor at Johnson Bixby in Vancouver, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at Focus Point Solutions and The Ivy School. Johnson Bixby provides discretionary asset management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $933.7 million and employs a fiduciary, client-focused approach that incorporates individualized planning, ongoing monitoring, and periodic rebalancing across various asset classes.