Thomas Griffin is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and has also been associated with City National Bank since 2017. 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 various wrap fee advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and tailors investment strategies to clients’ risk profiles using a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

James Schenk is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Sherrett Street LLC, a property management business in Portland, Oregon. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs. The firm employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Amy Spiker is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. Her prior firms include First Republic and U.S. Bancorp Advisors. She is based in Portland, OR, and is employed by both JPMorgan Securities and JPMorgan Bank, enabling her to offer a range of banking products in addition to investment advisory services. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when making investment recommendations.

Vitaliy Romanyuk is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018, following seven years at Wells Fargo Bank. Outside of his advisory role, Romanyuk owns and manages investment-related businesses in Oregon. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Daniel Adams is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Vancouver, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Ameriprise since 2019, Bank of America from 2011 to 2019, and Merrill since 2010. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm provides comprehensive, research-driven recommendations on income sources, Social Security, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies, supported by algorithmic tools and a centralized consulting team.

Megan Weakland is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2016. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions, utilizing various portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Caroline Perry is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining MassMutual in 2024, she worked at Voya Financial from 2014 to 2022. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in residential real estate services as a sole proprietor and owns a Christmas tree farm. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers, using firm-approved tools and a collaborative planning approach.

Jake Miller is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Portland, OR. He holds a Series 66 designation and has experience working at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Northwestern Mutual, and other firms since 2019. Miller is also involved with Next Step Strategies Inc., a role he has held since 2023. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework. The firm operates as part of the broader J.P. Morgan organization and offers access to a wide range of investment products through its unique regulatory registrations.

Kale Young is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Vancouver, WA, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC, and has a varied background including roles in aviation and adventure services. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Courtney Stewart is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Lake Oswego, OR, holding CFP®, Series 63, and Series 65 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2020, Stewart worked at Lion Street Financial and Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. Stewart also served as an insurance agent involved in policy servicing and receives trails from these policies. 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, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Andrew Glassner is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. in Lake Oswego, Oregon, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors and Lincoln Financial Distributors for nearly two decades before joining Osaic Wealth in 2025. Glassner is also an agent for fixed and indexed annuities. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base that includes retail and institutional investors such as high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and multiple platforms to deliver integrated investment solutions.

Marissa Murray is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2013. Outside of her advisory work, she owns and operates an Etsy shop called Whammo Gammo, where she creates and sells goods. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Karen Hofler is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Portland, OR, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of experience at the firm. She has worked exclusively with Edward Jones since 2003. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard and managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

David Artmann is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His career includes 14 years at Arcadia Investment Corporation and roles at Foresters Advisory Services LLC before joining Cetera in 2019. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, supporting a range of investment strategies and program structures.

Laura Thompson Aue is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent Financial and its investment management division since 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the Executive Board of the Forest Grove Community Foundation, a nonprofit focused on supporting local charitable, educational, and scientific initiatives. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing goal-based analyses and planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm’s services include comprehensive written recommendations across various financial topics, with options to integrate planning and managed-account programs under a consolidated billing arrangement.

Christopher Burmeister is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Vancouver, WA, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, he worked in the hospitality industry for several companies including Fam Hospitality Group and Citizen Rail. 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 through a network of more than 23,700 advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Michael Dolan is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Camas, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he worked at Willamette Falls Paper Company and Fitesa. 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.

Susan Derenzo is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera since 2013. She also serves on multiple nonprofit boards, including as vice chair of the Columbia Non-Profit Housing Board and as a board member for the PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center Foundation and the Estate Planning Council of Southwest Washington. In addition, she is involved with a Mary Kay skin care business and participates in local philanthropic foundations. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser supporting a nationwide network of independent advisors and serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and planning services through multiple program platforms and a variety of discretionary and non-discretionary account structures.

John Buford is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Portland, OR. He holds a Series 66 designation and has five years of experience at Edward Jones, following five years at H&R Block and seven years at Toys R Us. 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 with discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Katie Swasey is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms, including AE Wealth Management and Madison Avenue Securities. She is a co-author of the retirement planning guide, The Retirement Trail Map. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that focus on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.