Alex Sheppard is a CFP® with 25 years of experience in the financial industry, currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2009. He serves as an independent insurance agent and provides non-investment advice related to career, budgeting, and personal management. Sheppard also holds a leadership role as a past president of the Kruse Way Rotary nonprofit organization. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals using a range of portfolio solutions and model-based strategies.

Randall Young is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including his current role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and models to support its advisory services.

Joe Cortez is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he works closely with clients to develop personalized financial plans focused on their individual goals. He emphasizes understanding each client's vision for the future to guide them through the resources available at Fidelity. Joe has experience spanning several roles in the financial services industry, including positions as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2024, Financial Advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2018 to 2022, Advisory Services Representative at The Standard from 2016 to 2018, and Participant Services Representative at The Standard from 2015 to 2016. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Joe enjoys hiking, outdoor adventures, and skiing.

Maicy Wear is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley since 2023. Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers as a volleyball coach for young girls at St. Mary’s Academy in Portland, Oregon. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Megan Stuart is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill for eight years before joining Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Jacquelyn Pasciak is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Portland, OR, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and with 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she provides career and networking counseling, budgeting and goal management advice through Financial Reserve Inc. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services delivered through a network of independent financial professionals using proprietary and third-party strategies across various platform arrangements.

Eddie Arroyo Pascual is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. Prior to this, he gained experience in several positions within Fidelity, including Investment Consultant from 2024 to 2025, Planning Consultant from 2022 to 2024, and Relationship Manager in 2022. His financial career also includes experience as a Relationship Banker at Wells Fargo from 2019 to 2022 and as a Commercial Banking Intern at US Bank from 2018 to 2019. Eddie focuses on helping clients in the local community define and achieve their unique financial goals. Utilizing the extensive resources of Fidelity, he works to develop tailored plans that align with each client's definition of success. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Eddie has interests in fitness and soccer.

Daniel Pierce is a financial advisor at Cetera with 8 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, he worked at Wells Fargo in various capacities from 2016 to 2025. Outside of advising, he is a notary. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with access to a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services.

Eric Purcell is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing five years of industry experience. His background includes roles at The Vanguard Group and multiple positions within JPMorgan Chase and J.P. Morgan Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, employing a quantitative asset-allocation approach combined with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Julie Stiers is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Lake Oswego, OR, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James Financial since 2015 and works with Metis Wealth Advisory Group since 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in teaching and cueing round dancing. 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 institutions. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and analytical tools and supports institutional consulting and portfolio management through a broad network of advisors.

Aaron Pearson is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Advisors, where he has worked since 2011 in various capacities within the Wells Fargo organization. He holds additional ownership interests in wealth management and financial planning practices. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad planning menu utilizing proprietary research and tools, with services that range from cash-flow and retirement planning to specialized areas like business-owner transition and special-needs analysis.

Joshua Tsujimura is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Oregon State University, Papa Johns, and Journeys, as well as operating a collectibles business, JCT Collectibles. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors, managing more than $256 billion in assets across various program structures and investment options.

Shawn Downey is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Tualatin, Oregon, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, Downey serves on the board of the St. Clare School Endowment Committee and volunteers as a track and cross-country coach and council member for the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO). Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement, focusing on tax-smart withdrawal strategies and income source analysis. The firm combines research and modeling with personalized recommendations and provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Drew Bergemann is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His background includes work at Oregon State University and involvement with Just Kids Skill Camps. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a broad client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and it offers access to various financial planning and consulting services.

Deborah Jenkins is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Lake Oswego, OR, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2021 and previously spent nine years at Merrill. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a mix of in-house and third-party managers, supported by RBC’s extensive capital markets capabilities.

Katherine Fisher Schultz is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Lake Oswego, OR, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley for seven years and Citigroup Global Markets for five years. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a residential property managed under a rental agreement. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and specialized municipal advisory services.

Quinn Kelso is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Quinn worked for six years at Starbucks Coffee Company and three years at Subway. Quinn holds the Series 66 designation. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios, and it holds unique roles such as registration with the CFTC and advisory responsibilities for multiple registered investment companies.

Kassandra Grove is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Lake Oswego, OR, and has four years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley, as well as prior work at Al's Garden and Home and the University of Portland. Outside of advising, she is an officer at Grove Custom Fabrication LLC, a construction and engineering business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Joel Kincaid is a Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments. In his current role, he collaborates with clients to develop financial plans centered around their unique goals and personal situations. He provides access to Fidelity's investment platform and works closely with his team to deliver financial planning services. Joel has held positions at Fidelity Investments since 2022, progressing from Investment Management Consultant to Financial Consultant, and then to his current Vice President role starting in 2025. Prior to Fidelity, he worked as a Private Client Advisor at J.P. Morgan Chase in 2022 and as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2020 to 2021. Joel holds the Certified Financial Planner® designation. Outside of his professional career, Joel's personal interests include outdoor adventures, playing tennis, and traveling.

Trevor Parker is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2019 and previously spent over two decades with Foresters Financial and Foresters Advisory Services LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a FINRA arbitrator, administering dispute resolution related to investor complaints. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides a broad range of investment management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions across multiple program platforms.