Paul Churilla is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Clackamas, OR. He has one year of experience at LPL Financial and previously spent 19 years at Brake Hughes Bellermann LLP. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management options supported by model portfolios, research, and technology solutions.

Christian Garcia is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he worked for Bunzl Distribution for 27 years. He holds a Series 66 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs and investment options supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Lucas Forristall is a CFP® and Series 66 registered financial advisor with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2020. He has five years of industry experience and previously spent nine years with Cummins Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a hobby farm in Oregon, raising hogs, chickens, dogs, and horses. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million clients across individual and institutional segments. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a broad network of advisors and branch offices, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Nathan Vander Kley is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following five years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Nik Powell is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. and Onpoint Community Credit Union since 2014. Powell is also associated with OnPoint Investment Services in a non-investment advisory capacity. 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, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Kenneth Hughie is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Columbia Bank, Key Investment Services, Cetera, and most recently Raymond James since 2023. He is also active as a wealth advisor with Columbia Wealth Advisors. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and nonprofit clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary strategies supported by analytical tools and offers specialized programs, including municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Matthew Sorenson is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2009 and City National Bank since 2017. Sorenson has served on the board of directors for Lincoln Youth Baseball and Softball, supporting youth sports development in the Portland area. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations by offering various advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management. The firm tailors strategies based on clients’ risk profiles and utilizes both in-house and third-party investment managers, along with integrated capital markets and lending capabilities.

Rachelle Vanderzanden is a CFP® professional with nine years of experience in the financial services industry. She currently works at LPL Financial and has held previous roles at Cambridge Investment Research, Finity Group, and Apex Companies. Vanderzanden serves as a board member and volunteer for the Montclair Elementary PTO in Portland, OR. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, various advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Alice Tang is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 27 years of industry experience, including 18 years at Signator Investors, Inc. before joining OSAIC in 2018. In addition to her advisory role, she has engaged in public speaking on topics related to women's leadership and confidence. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm utilizes various portfolio construction tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Jacob Mills is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Portland, OR, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Waddell & Reed, Friends of the Children, and his own practice under Bridgetown Wealth Management. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, financial institutions, and corporations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Cheryl Loyd is a financial advisor at Merrill with 44 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill since 1982. Based in Portland, OR, she has a long tenure with the firm. 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 strategies developed by internal and third-party teams and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities.

Jeremy Bordelon is a financial advisor with Fisher Investments and holds a Series 65 designation. He has six years of experience at Fisher Investments and a total of five years in the industry. Prior to joining the firm, he attended California State University, Chico from 2014 to 2018. Fisher Investments serves a global client base including institutional and private clients such as pension plans, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management using a centralized investment process that combines quantitative screening, qualitative research, and tax-aware strategies.

Scott Nelson is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Lake Oswego, OR, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has worked with UBS since 2006 and has been associated with Piper Jaffray Inc. since 1985. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Matthew Zuniga is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2011. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. Its approach combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team, with a focus on managing assets within Ameriprise accounts.

Jeff Carter is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Oregon City, OR, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with EquityCraft Innovations, LLC, a home-based business. LPL Financial serves a broad client base including 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 retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Ryan Price is a CFP® and ChFC® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at Ameriprise since 2017. His prior roles include positions at Princor Financial Services Corporation and Principal Life Insurance. Outside of his advisory work, he teaches financial planning courses for the CFP program at the University of California, Irvine, and serves as an adjunct professor at George Fox University. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide tailored, written recommendations. The firm serves clients with substantial investable assets and integrates advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its broad institutional platform.

Thomas Elrod is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Portland, Oregon. He works with clients across diverse backgrounds and life stages, including younger families, mid-career professionals, couples contemplating retirement, and recent graduates. Thomas focuses on developing detailed financial strategies tailored to each client’s unique goals and circumstances. His areas of expertise include divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, defined benefit plan services, employee financial health, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, and individual and corporate investment strategy. Since beginning his career as a financial advisor in 2012, Thomas has concentrated on helping clients integrate the various components of their financial lives into cohesive and actionable plans. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from California State University, Sacramento, and has earned multiple professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is actively involved in his local church community, serving on the Financial Advisory Team and leading the men’s ministry at Rise City Church in Gresham, Oregon. Thomas lives in Portland with his wife Juliann and their four daughters. His personal philosophy centers on treating clients with respect, kindness, and empathy, values shaped through his family life. He emphasizes understanding clients’ unique priorities and aspirations before recommending financial products, seeking to build meaningful, long-term relationships aligned with clients’ dreams and intentions. In his free time, Thomas enjoys baseball, basketball, football, golfing, and spending time with his family.

Yoko Whittaker is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 credential and has prior experience with Equitable Advisors and Capacity Building Partnerships. Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers as a community event organizer and gamemaster for local organizations and serves as a volunteer tax preparer in Portland. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on retirement income strategies.

Michael Landis is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has 19 years of industry experience, including roles at Principal Securities Incorporated, Principal Life Insurance Company, and Waddell & Reed Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as President of the Gladstone Education Foundation, which supports educational programs in the Gladstone, Oregon community. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without portfolio management or discretionary trading authority.

Katie Tickner is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab who holds Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and has 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2018 and previously worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC from 2015 to 2018. 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. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory services with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and delivers investment guidance through multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence on alternative investments.