Raquel Hazen is a financial advisor at Merrill with two years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her background includes positions at Bank of America, DKNY, DoorDash, and Perfume Outlet. Outside of finance, she serves as a registered agent for an eCommerce business, Ethereal Essentials, which is managed by her partner. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jeremy Shepherd is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Troutdale, Oregon, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Clinton Gerke is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Vancouver, WA, holding a Series 66 credential with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Landmark Professional Mortgage Company for 13 years and was involved with NW Umpqua Roofing & Waterproofing Inc. He also serves as an elder at La Center Church, where he helps manage the annual budget and approves ministry expenses. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and investment options, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors and over 15,000 branch offices.

Megan Abbott is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with 15 years of experience at Fisher Investments in Camas, WA. She has worked exclusively with the firm since 2011. Fisher Investments serves a global range of institutional and private clients, including pension plans, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals, offering discretionary portfolio management across multiple asset classes. The firm utilizes a centralized Investment Policy Committee to guide investment decisions, employing quantitative and qualitative analysis alongside tax-aware strategies and risk management techniques.

Robert Kays is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he worked at SCF Investment Advisors and SCF Securities from 2020 to 2024, and Kms Financial Services for 27 years. He is also involved with Risk Management Insurance Services, an insurance agency he has been associated with since 1985. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from both internal and third-party sources.

Jason Helbig is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 21 years of industry experience, all of which he has spent at Ameriprise since 2005. He serves as a trustee of an irrevocable trust involving securities investments where he acts in a fiduciary capacity. He has also provided expert witness statements related to asset allocation, diversification, and retirement income generation. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, known for its Premier Retirement Income service that offers tailored planning and ongoing advice focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Andrea Umenhofer is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2006. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written recommendation reports that consider income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to support its clients and delivers these services through a centralized consulting team in partnership with financial advisors like Ms. Umenhofer.

Briana Blocker is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2013. In addition to her advisory role, she has involvement in real estate ownership. Ameriprise serves clients primarily through its retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary retirement income recommendations delivered in partnership with its financial advisors.

Anthony Messano is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Ameriprise and OnPoint Community Credit Union. Outside of finance, he is involved in the music industry as the owner of a music recording and publishing company, serves as treasurer and secretary on the board of MusicOregon, hosts a monthly podcast on local music and culture, and performs live music. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client goals, with additional services in municipal and public finance as well as employer advisory programs.

Jesus Tafolla is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Fisher Investments, based in Camas, WA. He has 14 years of industry experience and has been with Fisher Investments since 2009. Fisher Investments serves a global client base that includes institutional and private clients such as pension plans, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management using a centralized investment decision process that incorporates quantitative and qualitative research, tax-aware strategies, and risk management techniques.

Owen Arn is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Oregon City, OR. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been in the industry since 2025. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he gained experience at Crooks & Company Financial Management and has been involved in activities including work with Oregon Parks Forever and local sports organizations such as Portland Pickles Baseball and PDX Reign Basketball. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs supported by research and model portfolios, along with institutional services and advanced portfolio management options.

Ronald Ellsworth is a financial professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, he operates a fixed insurance business selling life, health, disability, and long-term care insurance. Cetera is a nationwide SEC-registered adviser that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, managing over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

David Merritt is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked in various roles within JPMorgan Chase and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Evan Timperley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Vancouver, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual and Columbia Credit Union. Outside of his advisory work, he coaches sports and fitness for the Battle Ground School District. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and corporations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and institutional services supported by research and technology-driven investment approaches.

Keith Johnson is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2006. Based in Gresham, OR, he holds a Series 63 license. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Michael Allen is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Fisher Investments continuously since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as board president for a homeowners association in Vancouver, WA. Fisher Investments provides discretionary portfolio management to a global client base that includes institutional and private clients such as pension plans, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm employs a centralized investment approach led by an Investment Policy Committee, utilizing quantitative and qualitative methods to construct diversified portfolios and manage risk.

Sarah Fowler is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with a Series 65 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fisher Investments in 2020, she worked at the Cabinet Office of the British Government, The London School of Economics, and Scholastic, Inc. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, offering discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm combines quantitative screening and qualitative research through a centralized Investment Policy Committee to construct globally diversified portfolios and manages risk using tax-aware processes and various defensive tactics.

Gregory Hiatt is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Vancouver, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, along with affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services.

Eric Kimes is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Oregon City, OR, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies and owns Eric T Kimes LLC, a legal entity formed for Primerica business purposes. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and selectively managed accounts primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients under a wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Deborah Mckinney is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Vancouver, WA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Concorde Asset Management, Securities America, and Prudential-related firms. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in tax preparation as a Master Tax Advisor and Enrolled Agent with H and R Block. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeting individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored written recommendations. The firm operates as a large institutional provider offering a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.