Mark Gaskill is the sole advisor at MKG Financial Group, Inc. in Portland, OR, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 47 years of industry experience. He has led MKG Financial Group since 1999. Outside of his advisory work, Mr. Gaskill operates MKG Productions, a personal DBA through which he collaborates with media outlets. MKG Financial Group provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, managing approximately $16 million across about 71 accounts. The firm focuses on U.S. small- to mid-cap equity portfolios using a top-down, research-driven process that integrates technical and fundamental analysis and employs value, contrarian, and special-situation investment styles.

The most enjoyable part of Kailie’s job is getting an email from her clients as they take off on the trip they’ve been planning together for the past few years. After all the anxiety, excitement, number-crunching, and decluttering, they’re off on their dream adventure with a clear picture of what they want to get out of their time away, and a solid plan for when they return. Whether you’re considering taking advantage of an employer-sponsored sabbatical at the job you love, taking time off before transitioning into a new job or career, or simply looking for a time to re-focus on what’s most important, we are your partner to help you think through the how of your sabbatical planning. Kailie’s passion for the non-traditional career path started when she spent three years living and working in Oaxaca, Mexico before starting a new job. During that time, she got married, ate her weight in tamales and pozole, gained fluency in Spanish, and called a new corner of the world home. Since then, she and her husband have lived in three countries and both coasts of the United States, while still pursuing their individual career paths (and welcoming the unexpected right turns along the way!) If you feel stuck in your daily routine and need a break to reset, reach out so we can talk through the next steps to taking the sabbatical of your dreams.

Catherine Cuthbert is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Cuthbert Financial Guidance with three years of industry experience. She has been self-employed since 2019 and joined her current firm in 2021. Outside of advising, she manages a short-term rental property in Oregon. Cuthbert Financial Guidance provides comprehensive financial planning and limited ERISA Section 3(21) advisory services for individuals, families, and qualified plan sponsors. The firm emphasizes a long-term, passive investment approach focused on strategic asset allocation and broad diversification, and delivers financial education workshops without managing client assets directly.

Austen Auger is a financial advisor at Shira Ridge Wealth Management with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked in several roles including at Break Bread Sandwich Shop and Big Brothers & Big Sisters Columbia NorthWest. Shira Ridge Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, small business owners, and nonprofit organizations by providing discretionary asset management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm emphasizes a planning-first approach combined with diversified, tax-aware investment strategies and utilizes separate managed account programs through institutional platforms.

Michelle Wanless is a financial advisor at Allium Financial Advisors, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including D.A. Davidson & Co. and E2I Advisors, LLC. Wanless is also a commissioned notary public for the state of Washington. Allium Financial Advisors, LLC manages approximately $638.9 million in client assets and serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management along with comprehensive financial planning and consulting, emphasizing asset allocation, diversification, and manager selection.

Amanda Reynolds is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving at Johnson Bixby in Vancouver, WA. Her prior roles include positions at Securities America, Inc., KMS Financial Services, and Integrated Tax Services. She serves as board chair for Union Chapel, a nonprofit church organization. Johnson Bixby is a team-based firm that provides discretionary asset management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $789.5 million in regulatory assets, employing a multi-faceted investment approach that includes asset allocation strategies, fixed-income management, and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Christopher Magana is a financial advisor at Pinnacle Wealth Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at IMS Capital Management for 11 years. Magana is also an adjunct professor at local universities, teaching finance and investment courses outside of trading hours. Pinnacle Wealth Advisors is an independent, SEC-registered, team-based firm offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and qualified retirement plans. The firm builds diversified portfolios tailored to client profiles using a variety of investment vehicles and employs third-party managers, web-based planning tools, and tax-aware strategies.

Garrett Hittner is a financial advisor at Dew Wealth Management with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Fisher Investments and Thrivent Financial. Dew Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations with family-office style programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and investment management. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management and coordinates with clients’ other professionals through its Virtual Family Office and Wealth Accelerator programs.

Tyler Nagel is a financial advisor at Pinnacle Wealth Advisors with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has served as president of Financial Techniques, Inc., a licensed insurance agency, since 2006. Pinnacle Wealth Advisors is an SEC-registered team advisory firm managing approximately $461 million for about 790 clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, using a diversified investment approach that includes individual securities, mutual funds, ETFs, SMAs, alternative investments, and option strategies.

Gary Russell is a financial advisor with Helium Advisors LLC in Vancouver, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Infinity Financial Services for eight years and has been with Helium Advisors for ten years. Outside of his advisory role, Russell is involved in several related business ventures, including management roles in affiliated tax and financial entities. Helium Advisors serves individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and private funds by providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and tax preparation support through an affiliated entity. The firm employs multiple analytical methods and utilizes sub-advisors for specialized strategies, while also managing private funds with a focus on real estate asset management.

Carsten Henningsen is a financial advisor at Progressive Investment Management Corporation with 37 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with the firm since 1987. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a co-trustee and advisor for the Elizabeth Henningsen Revocable Trust. Progressive Investment Management Corporation is a registered, discretionary investment adviser managing over $700 million for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, endowments, and institutions. The firm utilizes a proprietary ESG framework combined with fundamental equity and credit research to construct long-term portfolios, offering a range of investment and consulting services.

Patricia Spies is a CFP® professional with eight years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with Johnson Bixby, where she has worked since 2017, and has prior experience at Securities America, Inc. and KMS Financial Services, Inc. Johnson Bixby serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, providing discretionary asset management alongside financial planning and consulting. The firm manages approximately $789.5 million in regulatory assets and employs a diverse investment approach that includes various asset allocation strategies, fixed-income management, and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Bettina Lee is a financial advisor with The Lam Group, Inc. in Lake Oswego, OR, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 16 years of industry experience. She has been with The Lam Group since 2006. Lee also serves as a trustee of the firm’s 401(k) plans. The Lam Group, Inc. is a fee-only, SEC-registered investment adviser serving high-net-worth families, family offices, foundations, endowments, and select institutions. The firm employs a disciplined investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, using primarily passive mutual funds and ETFs, with a focus on tax efficiency, manager research, and minimizing transaction costs.

Michael Taylor is a financial advisor with Wealth Teams Alliance in Corbett, OR, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wealth Teams Alliance since 2018 and has concurrent experience with Retirement Plan Consul and Wealth Management, LLC dating back to 2011. In addition to his advisory work, he is a licensed life insurance agent and receives occasional compensation from that activity. Wealth Teams Alliance provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, along with retirement plan services and a wrap fee program. The firm integrates planning, consulting, and implementation referrals, employing technical analysis and a diversified approach that includes internal strategies and sub-advisers.

Jessica Henrickson is a financial advisor at Evexia Wealth, LLC with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 credential and previously worked at BMO Family Office, LLC for ten years. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a bookkeeper for her husband’s electrician business, Henrickson Electric. Evexia Wealth is a SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and small businesses. The firm offers discretionary investment management and financial planning, managing approximately $329 million across 400 client relationships with a long-term, fundamental-analysis investment approach.

Sarah Quist is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in financial advising, currently with Vision Capital Management, Inc. in Portland, OR. She has been with Vision Capital Management since 2005. Outside of her advisory work, she is a photographer for Oregon State University football during the football season. Vision Capital Management provides portfolio management and wealth planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $1.07 billion across 1,700 client relationships. The firm emphasizes active equity and fixed-income strategies, client education, and offers tailored advisory services including proprietary portfolio options.

Kevin Williams is a financial advisor with Synergy Asset Management, LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lifetime Financial Inc, Gennaker Capital LLC, and Goldbloom Wealth Management. He is also a licensed real estate broker with Synergy Mergers & Acquisitions, where he engages in commissions-based transactions. Synergy Asset Management, LLC provides personalized wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $1 billion in assets and employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative strategies across various asset classes through custom managed accounts and model portfolios.

Katelyn Cummings is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Vision Capital Management Inc. She has been with Vision Capital Management since 2016. Vision Capital Management, Inc. is an employee-owned, SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.228 billion in discretionary assets for around 1,755 clients. The firm employs a team-driven approach to build risk-based, globally diversified portfolios using its proprietary Global Dynamic Strategy and provides wealth-planning services alongside automated ETF portfolio options.

Maria Malloy is a CFP® professional with one year of experience in financial advising, currently with Vision Capital Management Inc. Prior to joining Vision Capital Management, she worked in the dental and medical staffing sectors and at dental studios. Vision Capital Management, Inc. provides portfolio management and wealth planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $1.07 billion across around 1,700 client relationships. The firm emphasizes active equity and fixed-income strategies, client education, and offers proprietary investment options such as the Vision Vaxa Dynamic Portfolios.

Daniel Erickson is a CFP® professional with 12 years of experience, currently serving at Harlow Wealth Management, Inc. in Vancouver, WA. He has been with the firm since 2013 and is also involved with Harlow Insurance Agency, LLC. Harlow Wealth Management provides advisory services to individuals, retirement plan participants, trusts, estates, and businesses, combining financial planning with investment management. The firm utilizes third-party Sub-Advisors and model portfolios, offering clients customized strategies and discretionary management when engaged.