Brian Cha is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Vancouver, WA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Enterprise, Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Pruco Securities, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm integrates research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to guide its investment approach, providing both brokerage and advisory solutions across a broad client base.

Edward Foster is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and joined Cetera in 2024. In addition to his advisory role, Foster is an insurance agent involved in life insurance sales through his own business, Foster & Associates, Inc., and sells fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a large network of independent advisors and provides access to multiple investment strategies and third-party managers.

Marci Collis is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 38 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with UBS since 2008. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor solutions for clients.

Jaime Komitor is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Lake Oswego, OR, and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Jaime worked at Broadhead and Swift and serves as an assistant softball coach for Lake Oswego High School. 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, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Joseph Klink is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Beaverton, OR, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. 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 strategies supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors. The firm provides services under a fiduciary standard and maintains affiliated capabilities such as a trust company, mutual funds, and securities-based lending.

Kent Sadler is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Fisher Investments and has experience with Bamboo Group Operations LLC and Pacific Seafood. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm combines a committee-driven proprietary modeling process with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified model portfolios and a long-term investment approach.

Mercedes Napoli is a CFP® certificant with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2022. She previously worked at Ameriprise for five years and has experience with L'Arche Portland. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting various investment strategies through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Larry Christiansen is a CFP® professional with 42 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC in Portland, OR. His prior experience includes ten years at KMS Financial Services, Inc. and four years with Securities America Advisors, Inc. Christiansen operates a separate business under the name Zephyr Investments & Planning Services. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering a range of financial and investment advisory services through a large network of advisers. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and platforms to manage portfolios that include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

David Studer is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding CFP®, Series 63, and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at First Command Advisory Services and related entities for over two decades. Outside of Ameriprise, he operates an independent advisory business through Tenmile Island LLC and provides services at Ark Wealth Management. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides annual retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Todd Baird is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors, U.S. Bancorp Investments, and Chase Investment Services. He is also associated with Next Steps Wealth Management, a business entity related to his advisory activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing a range of investment strategies supported by research and technology tools.

Justin Vanaken is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. He has worked at Cetera Investment Advisors and Cetera Wealth Services since 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he is a tax associate at Pinnacle Tax & Financial Services, where he prepares tax returns and performs administrative and IT duties. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform combining affiliated and third-party managers across multiple program structures.

Tyson Hallowell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with multiple firms, including Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Inc and Raymond James Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a basketball coach and trainer in the Portland area. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and is notable for its extensive retail advisor network and affiliated financial services.

David Vanderploeg is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Portland, OR. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Vanderploeg also owns Gojisan LLC, a financial planning business. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Sam Manafi is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 9 years of industry experience. He holds the CFA® designation and Series 66 license and has been with RBC Wealth Management since 2015. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, tailored strategies, and access to both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Brandon Maceachern is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors who holds a Series 66 designation and has five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Hawthorne Gardening Company, Virtual Supply, Wayfair, Signator Investors, Inc., and Centinel Financial Group. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients across a range of wealth levels, as well as pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and focuses on matching clients to appropriate advisory program models and third-party asset managers.

Hank Clayton is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Lake Oswego, OR, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC spanning over a decade. Outside of his advisory work, he has ownership interests in wealth management and construction businesses in Oregon. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning services including retirement, education, and business-owner transition planning. The firm combines advisory services with various financial products and referral channels.

Dominique Eisen Dela Cruz is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones for six years and has a background that includes two years at Red Robin Gourmet Burgers. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to a broad client base including individuals, corporations, and institutions. The firm applies research-driven investment strategies and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions through a large network of advisors.

Jerry Tucker is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 53 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Sagepoint Financial, Inc., LPL Financial, and SII Investments, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a sole proprietorship consulting business focused on off-road racing and vehicle accessories. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs a range of portfolio construction tools and supports multiple investment platforms and third-party services.

Michael Day is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Fidelity in Vancouver, WA, currently in his first year with the firm. His prior experience includes roles outside of finance such as working with Lucky Limousine and Towncar Service, and involvement with Smith Memorial Presbyterian Church. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, where Michael works, provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios, including the use of model portfolios and active oversight of sub-advisers.

Matthew Marr is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He worked previously at U.S. Bancorp Investments for 12 years before joining Raymond James in 2018. Marr is the owner of CMMM Investments, LLC, which is related to the sale of a practice agreement linked to a retirement event. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and investment consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work uncommon among large institutional advisors.