Joseph Sillay is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2015. Based in Portland, OR, his career has been focused within these institutions. 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.

Chinh Nguyen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Portland, OR, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Foresters Financial and Foresters Advisory Services LLC, spanning two decades, alongside operating Iron Sight LLC, a firearms safety business, and PEWCIFIC NORTHWEST LLC, an apparel company. Nguyen also manages Nguyen Management Inc. and has been involved with these entities concurrently with his advisory career. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios, research, and diverse strategies.

Rachel Akerson is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets in Portland, OR, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. She worked at Merrill from 2005 to 2021 before joining RBC Capital Markets in 2021. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Scott Bradley is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings a background in banking, lending, and client relationship management, having spent nearly five years with Bank of America. After earning his MBA in 2023 from Southern Oregon University, Scott now focuses on helping clients navigate their financial goals through thoughtful guidance and a personalized approach. Scott works with individuals and families seeking support with financial decision-making, including retirement planning, college education planning, liquidity management, legacy planning, and tax minimization. His approach involves understanding each client's goals and priorities to develop investment strategies aligned with their risk tolerance and tax efficiency objectives. He also coordinates with other professionals, such as tax and legal advisors, to provide comprehensive financial planning. Scott holds a Bachelor's Degree from Portland State University and has earned professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of work, he enjoys golfing, hiking, reading, running, skiing, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Ryan Nixon is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments in Washougal, Washington, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Fisher Investments since 2011. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, including pension plans, foundations, investment companies, and high-net-worth individuals, providing discretionary portfolio management across a variety of asset classes. The firm uses a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative research, tax-aware strategies, and risk management techniques to construct diversified portfolios.

Daniel Charuhas is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Portland, OR, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked at Doug Irish Inc., Waddell & Reed, Inc., and various insurance carriers. Outside of advisory services, Charuhas is involved in acting with Lombo Bardi Productions. 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 and financial planning services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by in-house and third-party research and technology solutions.

Nicholas Cutter is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Canby, Oregon, and has one year of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones, he held positions at Costco, Beacon Hill Staffing Group, Cell Staff, and in roles related to athletics sales and hospitality. 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 strategies supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Cody Farnes is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Clackamas, OR, holding the Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2021, he worked in marketing and training roles, including positions at Tried & True Coffee and SHOP Training. Farnes serves on the boards of the Mt. Hood Community College Foundation and A Solid Foundation. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income services that include written recommendation reports and ongoing tax-aware withdrawal planning. The firm’s investment approach involves a centralized service team utilizing proprietary research and third-party data, with an investment universe influenced by affiliated product partnerships.

Devon Pilney is a financial professional at Cetera with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera since 2023. Prior to this, he was affiliated with Securian Financial Services and Minnesota Life Insurance for 11 years and has been involved with North Star Consultants since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is an agent/broker involved in fixed insurance sales and works as a financial professional for North Star Resource Group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options and financial planning services, supporting over 10,000 advisors and approximately 800,000 clients.

Sharon Baggs is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Clackamas, OR. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with LPL Financial since 2014. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios, research, and advanced technologies.

Paul Passaretti is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Lake Oswego, OR. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2015. Outside of advising, he is involved in managing business operations through ownership in related entities. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing tailored recommendation reports that include income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to support its approach, with a centralized team delivering non-discretionary advice in collaboration with client advisors.

Mark Blake is a financial advisor with Meriwether Family Office, LLC in Larkspur, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Meriwether Family Office since 2014. Meriwether Family Office provides advisory services by identifying and recommending third-party investment advisers to individuals, trusts, pension plans, and retirement plan trustees, focusing on matching clients with suitable managers and overseeing those relationships rather than directly managing portfolios.

Alexander Bowers is a financial advisor at Pinestar Capital Advisors LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Piper Sandler & Co. and operated Bowers Consulting prior to his current role. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Pinestar Capital Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and investment consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes long-term investment horizons with a mix of value and growth strategies, and routinely serves corporate clients while offering modular financial planning and educational newsletters.

Scott Malbasa is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with XYPN Sapphire and has previously worked at Adelphi LLC, XYPN Invest, Empirical Wealth Management, and Cordant, Inc. XYPN Sapphire provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, business entities, and retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term, risk-based investment approach using diversified portfolios and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with standalone and integrated financial planning.