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.

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.

Charles Hale is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Hillsboro, OR, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 23 years of industry experience. He has been associated with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2001. Outside of advising, he is involved in sales of non-investment related home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors serves primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers a wrap-fee asset management program that emphasizes model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers, supported by custodial and trade execution services.

Kim Dexter is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tigard, OR, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has worked with LPL Financial since 2021 and previously held roles at Waddell & Reed Inc and various insurance carriers. Outside of her advisory work, she is co-owner of Pacific Shield Coatings, Inc., a painting business based in Portland, OR. 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 advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Nathan Jones is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Portland, OR, with seven years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked for Portland Parks and Recreation for two years. Outside of his advisory work, Jones is co-owner of a seasonal business renting inflatable paddle boards and kayaks in the Portland area. Thrivent Investment Management delivers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing written recommendations across a wide range of planning areas. The firm’s approach combines holistic, goal-based analyses with ongoing planning relationships, while keeping planning services separate from managed accounts.

Geoffrey Kunkle is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Tualatin, OR, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019, he worked in various roles including positions at Level Beer, Running Man Distributing, Warner Pacific University, and Heathen Brewing. 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 solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Keith Ross is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Milwaukie, OR. He holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations and has 12 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors and 15,100 branch offices.

Eric Klein is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hillsboro, OR, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at SII Investments, Inc. for nine years before joining LPL Financial in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in property management in Warrenton, OR. LPL Financial serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with research-supported model portfolios and advanced technology solutions.

Joshua Golston is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Cummins Inc for one year. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving millions of individuals and institutions, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and provides services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Josh Rand is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Vancouver, Washington, holding a Series 66 designation and having 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and serves clients through both direct and corporate financial planning arrangements.

Hugo Granja Flores is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Portland, OR, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Axa Advisors and Colonial Life, and outside of finance, he owns and operates La Victoria Farm in Ecuador, which produces hearts of palm. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a combination of firm programs and third-party managers.

Steven Mosier is a financial advisor with Fisher Investments in Camas, WA, holding a Series 65 credential and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Fisher Investments since 2018 and previously spent eleven years at Kellogg Snacks. Outside of his advisory role, he creates and sells handcrafted items through his Etsy business, Smile With Steven. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, offering discretionary portfolio management across various asset classes. The firm employs a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative research to construct diversified portfolios and manages risk through tax-aware strategies and defensive tactics.

Zakery Webb is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Fisher Investments, based in Camas, WA, and has four years of industry experience. He previously worked in the Camas School District for eight years before joining Fisher Investments in 2021. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, including pension plans, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals, offering discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm uses a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative research to construct globally diversified portfolios and may employ tax-aware and defensive strategies to manage risk.

Jason Merritt is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with Fisher Investments in Camas, WA, where he has worked since 2009. He has 12 years of industry experience and has spent his entire advisory career at Fisher Investments. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, including pension and profit-sharing plans, foundations, investment companies, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management through a centralized Investment Policy Committee and employs quantitative and qualitative research, tax-aware processes, and risk management techniques.