Clifford Smith is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Ameriprise since 2009. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients with offerings that include a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on written recommendations and ongoing retirement-income planning. The firm employs a collaborative, non-discretionary approach utilizing proprietary research and algorithmic tools within a defined investment framework.

Ethan Bays is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving clients at UBS Financial Services since 2014. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Portland, OR. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, supported by proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Johnathon Thomas is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining LPL Financial, Thomas was involved in the brewing industry as the owner of Yakima Craft Brewing Co DBA Hop Capital Brewing Co for seven years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with research and model portfolios from multiple sources.

Toshie Miura is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. Her prior work includes roles at Equitable Advisors, Prudential, and Principal Financial Services. Outside of financial advising, she owns a business providing self-development seminars, coaching, consulting, and publishes related books, as well as offering translation and interpretation services between English and Japanese. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and provides access to various model portfolios, third-party managers, and customizable investment strategies.

Michael Sheridan is a Senior Vice President and Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He co-founded the Newhouse Sheridan Group, where he and his team focus on implementing wealth management strategies for corporate executives and founders of institutionally funded start-ups. His expertise encompasses corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, executive compensation, equity compensation services, and family wealth management strategies. Michael holds the Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) designation, recognizing his specialization in aiding founders and business owners in planning company transitions or sales. Michael's professional background includes more than a decade of experience at financial institutions such as Morgan Stanley and Paine Webber before joining Merrill Lynch. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing Management from Virginia Tech University and an MBA from New York University's Stern School of Business. He serves on the Board of Directors for TiE Oregon, an organization fostering entrepreneurship through mentoring, networking, education, and funding. Residing in Portland, Oregon, Michael and his wife Trina are parents to two children, Kate and Evan. He is actively involved in the community and has contributed to organizations including the Autistic Society of Oregon, BikeFirst, Girlfriends Run for A Cure, and the Refugee Education Project. His personal interests include basketball, cooking, fishing, football, golfing, hiking, music, reading, spending time with family, and watching movies.

Alec Horley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and offering 20 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a for-profit board member of the Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland, Oregon. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, supported by proprietary and third-party research and model portfolios.

Carla Stenberg is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Milwaukie, OR, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial and its predecessor firms since 2002. Carla serves as a board director for the Portland Rose Festival Foundation, a nonprofit organization. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Eric Purcell is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing five years of industry experience. His background includes roles at The Vanguard Group and multiple positions within JPMorgan Chase and J.P. Morgan Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, employing a quantitative asset-allocation approach combined with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Julie Stiers is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Lake Oswego, OR, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James Financial since 2015 and works with Metis Wealth Advisory Group since 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in teaching and cueing round dancing. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and analytical tools and supports institutional consulting and portfolio management through a broad network of advisors.

Mary Gordon is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Portland, OR, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. She previously worked at StanCorp Equities, Inc. and The Standard. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios that can include a range of investment types and can be managed on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Chad Carnahan is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Portland, OR, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations with eight years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and M Holdings Securities, Inc. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios across various asset classes.

Karoll McMullen is a Financial Consultant who collaborates with clients to co-create tailored financial plans that align with their specific goals and objectives. Karoll emphasizes understanding the unique aspects of each client's situation to help navigate the complexities of financial planning and support prudent wealth decisions. Karoll has held multiple roles at Fidelity Investments, including Investment Consultant from 2022 to 2023, Planning Consultant from 2021 to 2022, Relationship Manager from 2020 to 2021, Investment Solution Representative in 2020, and Customer Relationship Advocate from 2018 to 2020. This experience reflects a comprehensive background in investment consulting and client relationship management. Outside of work, Karoll enjoys board games, outdoor adventures, photography, reading, snowboarding, and volunteering.

Spencer Arn serves as a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in a variety of financial services including family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, individual and corporate investment strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. Arn holds a Bachelor's Degree from Southern Oregon University and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His approach involves connecting all aspects of a client's financial life to help prioritize and pursue their most important goals. Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, Arn and his team work with individuals and families to create customized and comprehensive wealth management plans. Outside of his professional work, Arn enjoys biking, camping, fishing, golfing, music, skiing, traveling, and spending time with his family, often exploring the outdoors of Oregon.

Tracie Brown is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has prior experience with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2009. In 2023, she was involved with Country Coffee Central Oregon. 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 network of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision authority.

Kelly Hale is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Portland, OR, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, Hale serves on the boards of De La Salle College Preparatory and the University of Oregon Health Science Foundation, and he is a co-trustee of a family trust related to a farming operation. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a mix of in-house and third-party managers, supported by integrated capital markets and affiliated asset management capabilities.

Kristi Van Vleck is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Aurora, OR, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2001. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as CEO of KVV Golden Rule Enterprises LLC, a consulting business. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Drew Bergemann is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation. He joined the firm in 2026 and has prior experience in education, including roles at Oregon State University, Just Kids Skill Camps, Sunset High School, and Stoler Middle School. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, advisory services, and access to various investment programs through an integrated platform that combines advisory and brokerage capabilities.

Francisco Valdivieso is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2017, with prior roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing written, non-discretionary recommendations that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm delivers a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities, employing algorithmic tools and research to support its retirement-income consulting.

James Schaller is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Portland, OR, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Kms Financial Services, Inc. Schaller is also involved in tax preparation and accounting through his Woodstock Tax Practice in Portland. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Deborah Jenkins is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Lake Oswego, OR, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2021 and previously spent nine years at Merrill. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a mix of in-house and third-party managers, supported by RBC’s extensive capital markets capabilities.