Ryan Nixon is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments in Washougal, Washington, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Fisher Investments since 2011. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, including pension plans, foundations, investment companies, and high-net-worth individuals, providing discretionary portfolio management across a variety of asset classes. The firm uses a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative research, tax-aware strategies, and risk management techniques to construct diversified portfolios.

Russell Gochneaur is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Vancouver, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 35 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Columbia Credit Union, CUSO Financial Services, and AXA Advisors. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients nationwide, offering a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Cody Farnes is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Clackamas, OR, holding the Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2021, he worked in marketing and training roles, including positions at Tried & True Coffee and SHOP Training. Farnes serves on the boards of the Mt. Hood Community College Foundation and A Solid Foundation. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income services that include written recommendation reports and ongoing tax-aware withdrawal planning. The firm’s investment approach involves a centralized service team utilizing proprietary research and third-party data, with an investment universe influenced by affiliated product partnerships.

Devon Pilney is a financial professional at Cetera with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera since 2023. Prior to this, he was affiliated with Securian Financial Services and Minnesota Life Insurance for 11 years and has been involved with North Star Consultants since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is an agent/broker involved in fixed insurance sales and works as a financial professional for North Star Resource Group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options and financial planning services, supporting over 10,000 advisors and approximately 800,000 clients.

Quinn Davidson is a financial advisor at Cetera with one year of industry experience. They hold the Series 66 designation and have worked with firms including Boyce Financial Group and Black Rock. Outside of advising, Davidson has served as an administrative assistant at Boyce Financial Group, performing client and back-office communications. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and employs a multi-manager platform with diverse program options.

Sharon Baggs is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Clackamas, OR. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with LPL Financial since 2014. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios, research, and advanced technologies.