Nicholas Karimzadeh is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lake Oswego, OR, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His career includes multiple roles within Ameriprise Financial Services and prior work with the Community Services Consortium, Oregon State University, and Terrestrial Ecosystems Research Associates. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service, which provides written recommendations and annual planning focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Amanda Birdsall is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Portland, OR, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has worked with Raymond James Financial since 2008 and was previously associated with The Curiel Group. Amanda is also involved as an associate with The Commerce Company outside her advisory role. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through its unique affiliations.

Mian Harris Yaseen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2026, he worked at Merrill and Bank of America N.A., accumulating six years of experience, and has also held roles at Washington Federal, Walmart, and Shafiq Sons Law Associates. He holds the Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools, applying broad investment analysis without offering individual security recommendations within standalone planning services.

Matthew Witten is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC Wealth Inc. He has previously worked at firms including MML Investors Services, MassMutual, Eagle Strategies (NY Life), Nylife Securities LLC, and New York Life. In addition to his advisory role, he offers life, disability, and long-term care insurance. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to multiple investment platforms and third-party money managers.

Seth Weil is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera since 2013 and is currently involved with S. Trigilis Apothecary LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors and provides access to a diverse set of investment strategies and program structures.

Morgan Welch is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to Fidelity, Welch held roles in education and healthcare, including positions with the Salem Keizer School District and Salem Clinic. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and systematic portfolio construction methods. The firm also serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and develops model portfolios for Fidelity Institutional Wealth Adviser.

Brendan Dexter is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Portland, OR, holding the Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., First Tech Federal Credit Union, and Osaic Wealth, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he was involved with Taplandia Taphouse for two years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by research and advanced portfolio management technologies.

Stephanie Rood Smith is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. She also serves as a trustee for her parent's trust in West Linn, Oregon. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Sophia Bliablias Grandy is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James since 2016. Outside of her advisory work, she is a partner in Empire19, an LLC owning the partnership office building where she works. 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, institutions, and nonprofits. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools for risk profiling and outcome modeling, supporting clients through advisory programs and other providers.

Christian Garcia is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he worked for Bunzl Distribution for 27 years. He holds a Series 66 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs and investment options supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Patrick Moore is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to that, he was employed at JPMorgan Chase Bank and JP Morgan Securities LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he co-owns an internet marketing business focused on researching search engine marketing techniques. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Nathan Vander Kley is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following five years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Nik Powell is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. and Onpoint Community Credit Union since 2014. Powell is also associated with OnPoint Investment Services in a non-investment advisory capacity. 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, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Kenneth Hughie is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Columbia Bank, Key Investment Services, Cetera, and most recently Raymond James since 2023. He is also active as a wealth advisor with Columbia Wealth Advisors. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and nonprofit clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary strategies supported by analytical tools and offers specialized programs, including municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Corey Griffin is a financial advisor at Cetera with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Cetera since 2019. Prior to joining Cetera, he held various roles at Foresters Financial Services from 2016 to 2019. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and operates a multi-manager platform with multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Heath Cornick is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Newberg, OR, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he teaches community education classes on finance, retirement, and investing at Portland Community College. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary managed solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Matthew Sorenson is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2009 and City National Bank since 2017. Sorenson has served on the board of directors for Lincoln Youth Baseball and Softball, supporting youth sports development in the Portland area. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations by offering various advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management. The firm tailors strategies based on clients’ risk profiles and utilizes both in-house and third-party investment managers, along with integrated capital markets and lending capabilities.

Rachelle Vanderzanden is a CFP® professional with nine years of experience in the financial services industry. She currently works at LPL Financial and has held previous roles at Cambridge Investment Research, Finity Group, and Apex Companies. Vanderzanden serves as a board member and volunteer for the Montclair Elementary PTO in Portland, OR. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, various advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Jacob Mills is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Portland, OR, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Waddell & Reed, Friends of the Children, and his own practice under Bridgetown Wealth Management. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, financial institutions, and corporations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Cheryl Loyd is a financial advisor at Merrill with 44 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill since 1982. Based in Portland, OR, she has a long tenure with the firm. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party teams and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities.