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.

Corey Griffin is a financial advisor at Cetera with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Cetera since 2019. Prior to joining Cetera, he held various roles at Foresters Financial Services from 2016 to 2019. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and operates a multi-manager platform with multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Jamila Wilcox is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2024. She specializes in guiding individuals and families toward their financial goals through a personalized approach that emphasizes clear communication and strong personal connections. Jamila focuses on understanding each client's unique situation to make their financial planning process effective and empowering. Before becoming a Planning Consultant, Jamila worked as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2024 and as a Financial Representative at the same company from 2021 to 2022. This progression within Fidelity Investments reflects her experience in client relationship management and financial advisory services. Outside of her professional work, Jamila has interests in comedy, music, parenthood, singing, traveling, and volunteering.

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.

Kevin Werdmuller is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He has previously worked at U.S. Bancorp Advisors, U.S. Bank, and JP Morgan Securities. 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 combines research and analytics with diversification principles to support its investment approach.

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.

Moira De Vault is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab since 1997 and at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2018. Outside of her advisory work, she owns a retail business focused on making and repurposing household items for resale. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, 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 offers a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Michael Myers is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 30 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Securities America, Inc., Eagle Financial Consulting, and SII Investments, Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary research and third-party subadvisors.

Gregory Schmidt is a CFP® and Series 66 credentialed advisor with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2008. He has 18 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of an LLC associated with a rental property in Sherwood, Oregon. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products.

Hanna Smith is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has held various roles since 2018. She began her career as a Financial Advisor at Pacific Capital Resource Group in 2017 before joining Fidelity Investments. Over the years, she has progressed through positions including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, Planning Consultant, and Financial Consultant. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Hanna partners with individuals, families, and businesses to provide guidance in financial planning, focusing on retirement, investment and income planning, and tax-efficient investing. She holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. Outside of her professional work, Hanna enjoys board games, spending time with pets, skiing, traveling, volunteering, and practicing yoga.

Timothy Kelly IV is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Fisher Investments since 2011. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, offering discretionary portfolio management across equities, fixed income, and blended mandates. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research through a centralized Investment Policy Committee to manage diversified portfolios and employs tax-aware strategies and defensive tactics to control risk.

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.

Christopher Russak is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been working with clients for over 30 years, helping them pursue their financial goals through personalized investment strategies tailored to their specific needs. Mr. Russak’s expertise includes college education planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the United States Naval Academy and served as an Armor Officer in the US Army from 1983 to 1990. He earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and has been associated with Merrill since 1995. In addition to his professional work, Mr. Russak is involved in community volunteering. His personal interests include baseball, cooking, skiing, soccer, spending time with family, and traveling.

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.

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.

Michael Anisimov is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He has previously served as an Investment Consultant and Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 through 2025. Before joining Fidelity, Michael worked as a Financial Representative at Edelman Financial Engines in 2022. In his role, Michael focuses on understanding his clients' needs and collaborating with them to develop financial plans aimed at achieving their investment goals. He engages with clients to assess their current financial situation and provides guidance on planning for retirement.

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.