Terance Helland is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors, Inc. in Portland, OR, holding the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 2016 and also works with AGIA. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the Cedar Hills Toastmaster Club, leading efforts to grow membership and improve members' speaking skills. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction and management.

Jay Edwards is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Portland, OR, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at AGIA, MML Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and Waddell & Reed, Inc. Outside of advisory activities, he is the owner of PACK2SUSTAIN, LLC, where he conducts research related to packaging materials and equipment. Valic Financial Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer serving primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of advisors and utilizes discretionary unified managed accounts supported by technology and model solutions.

Jeffrey Kantor is a financial advisor at Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been affiliated with various Steward Partners entities since 2009. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an enterprise-scale SEC-registered RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in regulatory assets. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, providing investment advisory, financial planning, pension consulting, and managed account programs.

Duane Rodewald is a financial advisor at Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been associated with various Steward Partners entities since 2009. Based in Lake Oswego, OR, he has worked within Steward Partners Investment Solutions, Steward Partners Global Advisory, and currently Steward Partners Investment Advisory. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in regulatory assets. The firm serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering a range of investment advisory and financial planning services through both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

John Dakin is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience and is currently affiliated with Valic Financial Advisors in Portland, OR. His career includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MetLife Securities, and Merrill. Outside of his financial advisory work, Dakin serves as a public address announcer for high school athletic events with the Portland Public Schools Department of Athletics and the Oregon School Activities Association. Valic Financial Advisors, Inc. serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth clients and employer-sponsored retirement participants, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and discretionary unified managed accounts through a large network of advisors. The firm manages approximately $29.2 billion and emphasizes the use of centralized technology and model solutions in its advisory services.

Caitlyn Ruiz is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with a Series 65 license and less than one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at MagnaCare and Ultra Bright Lightz, among others. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, delivering services through an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and clients’ savings rates in its planning approach and serves a large participant base relative to its advisor headcount.

Ryan Berning is a CFP® professional with nine years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He is currently with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and previously worked at Buckingham Strategic Wealth, LLC, Confluence Wealth Management, and CTC myCFO. Focus Partners Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients, offering comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, and investment advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach combining active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Alexx Gauthier is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Fisher Investments and Morgan Stanley. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, offering integrated services tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates in its planning approach.

Wendy Stefani is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. in Portland, OR, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 36 years of industry experience. She has been with VOYA Financial Advisors since 2014 and is also associated with the Lewis Stefani Group and Jewel Financial. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as vice president of the Christmas for Kids Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on school selection and liaison activities. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutions, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various financial planning and portfolio management services through multiple program structures, balancing non-discretionary advice with broker-dealer offerings.

Marcus Groeneveld is a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) with 16 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently a wealth advisor at CWM, LLC, where he has worked since 2023. Prior to joining CWM, he held roles at Fisher Investments and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Marcus serves as treasurer for a nonprofit soccer club, FC77, Inc. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, and institutional clients through a network of more than 600 advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services, managing accounts on a discretionary basis with model portfolios and a combination of fundamental and technical analysis.

Amelia Gaspary is a financial advisor at Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of finance, she is involved in health and wellness through her business, Alchemy by Amelia, based in Portland, OR. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an enterprise-scale registered investment advisor managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations, providing a range of investment advisory and financial planning services.

Daniel Corey is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. in Portland, OR, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has been with the Bankers Life organization in various capacities since 2012, including roles at Bankers Life Advisory Services, Bankers Life Securities, Inc., and Bankers Life & Casualty. Additionally, Daniel is licensed to sell and service insurance products such as long-term care, life, Medicare supplement, annuities, and equity-indexed annuities. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. serves mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals with discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan services. The firm uses fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor asset allocations and implements strategies across a broad range of securities, with affiliations that include CNO Financial Group and several insurance-related entities.

Christopher Real is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2019, with prior roles at Horace Mann Investors and GWFS Equities. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in offering insurance products outside of those provided through Guardian and its subsidiaries. Primerica Advisors serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory services, with a variety of proprietary and third-party investment programs and account-level solutions.

Anthony Johnson is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Empower Advisory Group, where he has worked for two years. His previous roles include positions at JMG Financial Group, Fisher Investments, TD Ameritrade, and Primerica. Outside of finance, he was involved with Martial Arts Academy Bujutsu Gakuin Wushu Xueyuan for four years. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm uses an integrated service model connected to its recordkeeping and administrative platforms and emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing in its financial planning approach.

Roy Rasera is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. He has 20 years of industry experience, including multiple roles at Guardian Life Insurance Company and Park Avenue Securities since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in developing family-friendly educational video games and teaching financial concept courses. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services, including proprietary and third-party investment programs, with solutions for both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory relationships.

Michael Denbo is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group and holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has two years of industry experience, including roles at Empower Financial Services and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of finance, he is involved with Black Bronze Media LLC. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage clients, delivering services through integrated recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Joshua Cepeda is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience. He currently works at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and has held roles at The Colony Group, Buckingham Strategic Wealth, Confluence Wealth Management, Wells Fargo Clearing, WELLS FARGO ADVISORS LLC, and Citigroup Global Markets. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, corporate, and institutional clients with a broad range of wealth management and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach combines active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework, integrating fundamental and quantitative analysis alongside specialized tools such as trend-following and options overlay strategies.

Matthew Baird is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors based in Portland, OR, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Guardian Life Insurance Company, Park Avenue Securities, New York Life Insurance Company, and Rivermark Community Credit Union. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in insurance activities beyond Guardian. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base, offering brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies through proprietary and third-party portfolios and supports various account-level services, including lending solutions and donor-advised funds.

Peter Gruenes is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley, E*TRADE Securities, TD Ameritrade, T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, and Charles Schwab. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily for employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and select retail brokerage account holders. The firm combines proprietary and third-party methodologies to offer point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions within an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Dawn Depner is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 25 years of industry experience. Depner is also owner of Depner-Lewis Financial Services and operates as an independent insurance agent offering fixed insurance products, including annuities and individual life insurance. Voya Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, providing financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting through a variety of program structures that emphasize recommendation-based, non-discretionary advice.