Thomas Elrod Sr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Vancouver, Washington, holding a Series 63 license and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and is also involved with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Outside of his advisory role, he is a silent partner providing a line of credit for an automotive and transportation lending business, TC Truckers LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, delivering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research from its Global Investment Committee.

Anna Johnson is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. She previously worked at First Republic Bank for seven years before joining JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting on a non-discretionary basis. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Nathan Calloway is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2011, including Fidelity Brokerage Services, Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, and Fidelity Investments. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a process that combines proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm offers a range of services including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory, and is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, AI-driven research, and formal governance procedures.

Ashley Hubacher is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Vancouver, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at NW Financial & Tax Solutions, Inc. for seven years before joining Ameriprise in 2020. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary, written recommendation reports, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools, with a focus on Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Rebecca Decesaro is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. She has worked with First Republic Investment Management and First Republic Securities in various capacities since 2006 and joined J.P. Morgan Securities in 2023. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member for Oregon Public Broadcasting. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Robert Talbott is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Vancouver, WA, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2020, he worked for five years at Vancouver Public Schools. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of approximately 23,700 financial advisors. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, access to separately managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Rebecca Stevens is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor at Osaic with 39 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Kms Financial Services, Inc. In addition to her advisory role, she occasionally acts as an insurance agent, providing fixed life or annuity products as requested by clients. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios that include stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Kimberly Superneau is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Cetera since 2009 and also has a concurrent role at Heritage Bank since 2012. Kimberly is based in Portland, OR. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Lei Chen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Vancouver, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Chen has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2004. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

David Tatem is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 11 years of industry experience. His career includes six years at Citigroup and prior roles within Raymond James Financial Services. Outside of finance, he was involved with Garagiste Meadery from 2018 to 2020. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning using various analytical tools and supports its advisors with programs focused on municipal finance, SIMPLE IRA advisory services, and partnerships with professional organizations.

Duane Hoffinger is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Portland, OR, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses research and analytics to support its investment approach and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Melissa Mccoy is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with Fisher Investments, where she has worked since 2017. She has seven years of industry experience and previously participated in a volunteer teaching program. Fisher Investments serves a global client base including institutional and high-net-worth individuals, offering discretionary portfolio management across various asset classes through a centralized investment process.

Aimee Bertani is a Wealth Management Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In her role, she assists clients in working towards their financial goals by building trust, planning holistically, and implementing strategies. Her experience at Fidelity Investments includes serving as a Planning Consultant since 2025, a Relationship Manager in 2025, and a Financial Representative from 2023 to 2025. Outside of her professional work, Aimee enjoys gardening, hiking, kayaking, outdoor adventures, caring for pets, and traveling.

Peter Brown is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at firms including Bsquare and Entoro Securities, LLC. He is also a director of Heinrich-Brown, LLC, an asset-holding limited liability company. 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, and affiliated mutual funds, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branch offices.

Andrew Watkins is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Edward Jones since 2006. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Jessica Decker is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at J.P. Morgan Securities. She previously worked for First Republic Securities Company and First Republic Bank for ten years. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the board of Converge 45, a contemporary art nonprofit in Portland, Oregon, where she chairs the events committee. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Stephen Groth is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Portland, Oregon, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Merrill, Bank of America, and City National Bank. Outside of advisory work, he manages Groth Holdings LLC, a privately held investment account. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs that offer discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services. The firm integrates in-house and third-party managers and utilizes various investment and tax-management strategies tailored to clients’ advisory profiles.

Jack Baldschun is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Equitable Advisors and Bakken Industries. He is based in Portland, OR. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including Charitable Gift Funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Frances Richter is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has operated under Richter Financial Partners, a DBA for her LPL practice, since 2014. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs supported by proprietary and third-party research and technology.

Matthew Hershkowitz is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in helping clients develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their unique goals and priorities. Matthew works closely with individuals and families to address objectives such as funding education, planning for retirement, and managing potential health care costs. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Matthew earned a Bachelor's Degree from Whitman College. His approach involves simplifying the complexities of investing to facilitate transparent and effective wealth planning conversations with his clients.