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.

Brent Usher is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Ameriprise in Portland, OR, with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of Gojisan LLC, a financial planning practice. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to produce personalized Recommendation Reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Robert Wilmington is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2021, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. Wilmington is also associated with OnPoint Community Credit Union as a financial advisor. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and employs analytical tools to support client goals, with a notable affiliation to a municipal advisor and specialized advisory programs.

Heather Jimenez is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Runestone LLC, Joyful Learning Preschool, Lead Economy LLC, and Wells Fargo. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

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.

Julie Gulla is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in angel investing and serves as Investor Relations Chair for the Oregon Entrepreneur Network’s Portland Angel Network, as well as a member of the finance committee for the Portland State University Foundation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers a broad range of investment programs and financial strategies.

Kristin Hanneman is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley, Waddell & Reed, and various insurance agencies. Outside of advisory work, she is involved with KRISTIN E TORRES LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes not related to investment advisory services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, diverse advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting, using both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house research and third-party strategies.

Felipe Jasso is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Portland, OR, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Ethos Inc., Cole Mills, Bridgetown Wealth Management, and Waddell & Reed Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in executive coaching through Oregon Executive Coaching. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

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.

Atsuko Zapata Ninomiya is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2023, she worked at Splunk Services Japan for five years and Symantec for nine years. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes third-party program sponsors and fiduciary services, providing access to a broad range of mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Alec Bethell is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in college education planning, legacy planning, and personal retirement planning. He is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) with a commitment to helping clients make informed financial decisions that align with their goals and values. Alec places emphasis on building trusting relationships through listening and understanding, delivering thoughtful guidance and ongoing support to assist individuals and families in navigating financial opportunities and challenges. He holds a High School Diploma from San Bentio High School. Alec's professional approach is influenced by his personal interests in fishing, rock climbing, swimming, and volleyball, activities that reinforce patience, discipline, and long-term thinking. His mission is to provide personalized advice and genuine care while maintaining values of trust, integrity, and service.

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.

Kyle Banks is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Vancouver, Washington. He joined Merrill in January 2024 as a Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor. Kyle has over 24 years of experience in banking, investments, and wealth management. Prior to joining Merrill, he led a complex, multi-layered business line for Wells Fargo. His areas of expertise include Corporate Executive Services, Legacy Planning, Managing New Wealth, Personal Retirement Planning, Tax Minimization, and Retirement Income. Kyle holds a Bachelor's Degree from Willamette University, where he also played football for four years. He holds the professional credentials of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional role, Kyle is involved in youth sports coaching and lives in Ridgefield, Washington with his wife Julia and four of their six daughters.

Henri Moreau is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 31 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with UBS since 1994. Moreau participates in the Peace Health Southwest Medical Center Foundation as a member of its planned giving committee. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and proprietary research to tailor investment strategies.

Theodore Spray is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with Series 66 registration and is based in Portland, OR. He has been with Ameriprise since 2024 and has previous experience working at George Fox University and Hudson's Bay High School. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service providing written recommendations and annual retirement-income planning advice that incorporates tax-aware withdrawal strategies and Social Security claiming options.

Diana Garibay is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has six years of industry experience. She has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC since 2019 and Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2017. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics to guide investment decisions.