Adam Gelfand is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 certifications and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Merrill, SPECTRUM, All State, K. McCoy Inc, and Mercedes Benz of Princeton. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, with a focus on systematic methodologies, algorithmic portfolio construction, and multi-manager fund structures.

David Mead is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Primerica since 1995. In addition to his advisory role, Mead is involved in sales of home-related products through affiliated companies and is a partner in a non-investment-related LLC based in Vancouver, WA. Primerica Advisors serves primarily individual investors—including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients—as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers a wrap-fee asset management program emphasizing model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supported by custodians BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Vertin Alvarez Vargas is a financial advisor with Merrill in Portland, OR, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a family rental property business. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Gary Leaverton is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities. His prior roles include positions at Goldman Sachs and First Republic Investment Management. He is a board member of St. Andrew Nativity School in Portland, Oregon, where he participates in governance and fundraising activities. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 team of Wealth Advisors. The firm delivers these advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Brooke Coutrakon is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Vancouver, WA. She has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2009 and 2017, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and emphasizes a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Alan Richey is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Vancouver, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fisher Investments for nine years and has been with Edward Jones since 2013, including a recent return in 2026. Outside of his advisory work, he is also a driver for a private for-hire service. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, alongside affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services.

Billal Manely is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including TD Ameritrade, Charles Schwab, and Fidelity Investments. Fidelity’s affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to a range of clients including retail and institutional investors. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios and offers oversight of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers.

Mason Arnold is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Oregon City, OR, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2021, he worked in various roles including at George Fox University and in the food service industry. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored recommendations. The firm serves a broad client base through advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Jared Schafer is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Portland, OR, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2022, he worked at BMW Portland and Mini of Portland in various roles. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional and pension plans, and municipal entities, offering tailored financial planning and consulting services supported by in-house research and a broad range of portfolio management options.

Ryan Piwowarski is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Camas, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he has involvement in real estate ownership. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service primarily for individuals with at least $1 million in net investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, algorithm-supported advice.

Kenneth Miller is a financial advisor at Stifel with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2018, following seven years at UBS Financial Services. He is based in Portland, OR. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach utilizes proprietary methodologies from its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and financial planning analyses.

Gary Buczkowski is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving at Ameriprise since 2020 and previously with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 1997 to 2020. He owns Cascade Wealth Advisors, LLC, an investment advisory business, and serves on the Finance Council board. Additionally, he provides pro bono financial planning through the Foundation For Financial Planning. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its Premier Retirement Income service that offers tailored retirement-income planning and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Joseph Regan is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Wells Fargo since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a referee for the Portland Basketball Officials Association, officiating high school basketball games. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by in-house research and third-party analysis.

Braden Taylor is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial and has three years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including PNW Wealth Advisors and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of advising, he works as a pro shop attendant at Camas Meadows Golf Course. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Jessica Monsrud is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Fisher Investments in Camas, WA. She has been with Fisher Investments since 2016, accumulating six years of industry experience. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, offering discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm utilizes a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative research to build diversified portfolios, and it provides sub-advisory and retirement plan services to a broad range of clients.

Neil Zellick is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Portland, OR, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo bank, Cetera Investment Services, Banc of America Investment Services, and Morgan Stanley DW Inc. 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 combines research-driven insights with a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Stuart Munro is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Portland, OR, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and structured discovery processes. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers its services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Anshu Thakur is a financial advisor at Cetera with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including VOYA Financial Advisors and Weststar Financial Group, where he is a managing partner. Thakur is also involved in other business activities, including ownership of a holding company, ACT 5 LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with a variety of program structures and investment options.

Ashley Hartley is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. She has worked at Bank of America and Portland Community College. Hartley serves as a board member and director of coaches for South Beaverton Youth Cheer. Merrill provides managed account services through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Stacy Smith is a Series 65-registered financial advisor with Fisher Investments, located in Camas, WA. She has 14 years of industry experience and has been with Fisher Investments since 2008. Fisher Investments serves a global client base including institutional and private clients, offering discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm utilizes a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative research to manage diversified portfolios and employs tax-aware strategies and risk management techniques.