Michael Fessler is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a high school football coach for Silver Falls School District in Silverton, Oregon. 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 and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Raquel Hazen is a financial advisor at Merrill with two years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her background includes positions at Bank of America, DKNY, DoorDash, and Perfume Outlet. Outside of finance, she serves as a registered agent for an eCommerce business, Ethereal Essentials, which is managed by her partner. Merrill, along 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kristen Danek is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she is part of The Swancutt, Perkins & Danek Group. In this role, she focuses on retirement and wealth management planning, working closely with clients to address their goals and design realistic financial strategies for the future. She utilizes Merrill's planning tools to assist clients in achieving their investment and retirement objectives. Kristen grew up in Southwest Washington and earned her Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Gonzaga University. She holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and is a member of the Gonzaga Alumni Association. Her community involvement includes participation with Portland Parks and Recreation. Outside of her professional work, Kristen is an avid Gonzaga basketball fan and enjoys traveling and spending time with her growing family.

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.

Bret Reiner is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in West Linn, OR, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and bringing 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors. The firm 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.

Michael Arthur is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 18 years before joining Ameriprise in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Portland Rotary Charitable Trust and Friends of Crater Lake National Park. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to provide tailored, written recommendations. The firm also delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

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.

Robert Kays is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he worked at SCF Investment Advisors and SCF Securities from 2020 to 2024, and Kms Financial Services for 27 years. He is also involved with Risk Management Insurance Services, an insurance agency he has been associated with since 1985. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving 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 brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from both internal and third-party sources.

Lillian Berry is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Portland, OR, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she has held various roles including independent contractor dog sitting. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides a range of investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a research-driven and algorithmic approach to portfolio construction.

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.

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.

Margaret Howell is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she works part-time bartending at Forest Hills Golf Course in Cornelius, Oregon. 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.

Timothy Davis is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 30 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2004 and 2005, respectively. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and is based in Lake Oswego, Oregon. 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 relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and employs a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by centralized custody and operational systems.

Yoana Pulley is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Portland, OR, holding a Series 66 designation and having two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at PricewaterhouseCoopers Bulgaria and US Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group while managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Nicholas Salisbury is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 14 years of experience, currently affiliated with UBS Financial Services in Portland, OR. He has been with UBS since 2012. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client solutions.

Caryn Alles is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Portland, OR, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member for the United Church of God in Portland. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm offers tailored financial planning using structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Katherine Johnson is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America since 2019. Her prior experience includes roles at Cano Real Estate and Kodama, LLC. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies to a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations.