Valerie Lyons is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 34 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to that, she worked at Merrill from 2011 to 2014. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Sumedha Arekar is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2016. Merrill, together 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Brian Currier is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley based in Vancouver, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and has also worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

David Welch is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2023, he worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Welch serves on the Board of Directors of the Battle Ground Rotary Club. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm that serves individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning, asset allocation, and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Brandon Rowe is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he assists clients in creating and managing financial plans to achieve their goals. He provides guidance on investment strategies and informs clients about the resources available through Fidelity. He has held various roles within Fidelity Investments since 2006, including Investment Solutions Representative and Workplace Planning Consultant II. His professional experience also includes positions at Morgan Stanley as a Wealth Management Associate and at Fisher Investments as a UK Investment Counselor. Brandon's career reflects extensive experience in financial planning and investment counseling. Outside of his professional work, he has interests in baseball and fishing.

Janelle Bergstrom is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 30 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, she worked at Waddell & Reed, Inc. for 25 years and has maintained involvement with Maxem, Inc. since 2014. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Michael Colvin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Vancouver, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, Morgan Stanley DW Inc., and Financial Advocates Investment Management. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a public address announcer in the sports sector. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supporting a large network of advisors with diverse investment strategies.

Roxanne Waterman is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 39 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has a lengthy career including roles at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Alliance One, Inc. She is also a charter member of Soroptimist International of the Americas, an organization focused on humanitarian efforts supporting women and girls. OSAIC serves a diverse clientele ranging from individual investors to institutions, offering a wide array of brokerage, advisory, and managed account services. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and risk-tolerance analysis in constructing portfolios that may include various investment vehicles and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Michael Carrano is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been a member since 2010. He initially entered the financial advisory industry in 2003 and founded Carrano & Associates at Merrill to emphasize a consultative approach and a focus on client relationships. Originally from Wisconsin, he has been based in Portland since 2005. Michael holds several professional designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), and Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS). He also holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Wisconsin La Crosse. In his role, he seeks to connect all aspects of clients' financial lives to help prioritize and pursue their goals. Outside of his professional work, Michael is involved in community volunteer activities and enjoys recreational pursuits such as fishing, hiking, golfing, gardening, and playing bocce with family and friends in the Pacific Northwest.

Connor Chapais is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 8 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a power of attorney for his mother, assisting with her investments. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines research and analytics with both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Mark Moore is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and affiliated JPMorgan Chase entities since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm operates within the larger J.P. Morgan organization and offers a range of investment strategies approved through its internal review.

Brian Harmon is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Vancouver, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 19 years before joining Vista NW Wealth Management and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. in 2024. Outside of advising, Harmon serves as CEO of GBGH WM, LLC, a financial services company, and is co-owner of Vista NW Wealth Management, LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a specialized advisory affiliation.

Monica Spady is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Portland, OR, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She worked for UBS Global Asset Management for 20 years prior to joining UBS Financial Services in 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the boards of the Oregon Historical Society and Women in Wine, acting as treasurer for the latter. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Benjamin Piff is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Portland, OR, holding CFP®, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, Fidelity Investments, Edward Jones, and a four-year period at Clive Coffee. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services, combining non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Javier Garza Mora is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Gusto, Guideline, and Fisher Investments, as well as experience outside the financial industry at Bi-Mart and Corban University. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios, offers sub‑advisory services to other financial institutions, and supports a large participant base through both advisor-led and online offerings.

Kieran Dexter is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2022 and also works at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, where he provides project controls support. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Joan Mulholland is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Fisher Investments, based in Camas, WA, and has nine years of industry experience. She has worked with Fisher Investments since 2016. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, including pension and profit-sharing plans and high-net-worth individuals, providing discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm employs a centralized investment decision process combining quantitative and qualitative research to construct diversified portfolios and manages risk using tax-aware and defensive strategies.

Robert Monaco is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at ADP Broker Dealer Inc. and ADP LLC. Outside of his primary role, he is also a sales representative for ADP Strategic Plan Services, LLC, providing investment management and advisory services to plan sponsors. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering tailored financial planning and portfolio management backed by proprietary research and capital market insights.

Ryan O'quinn is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Fred Meyer for sixteen years in produce inventory management, quality control, and training. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment strategies and advisory services supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branches.

Ian Hubbard is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has prior experience at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research, INC. He is also a vice president and passive owner of Finity Group, LLC, where he is involved as an independent insurance agent. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.