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.

John Otness is a Series 65–registered advisor at Fisher Investments with 10 years of industry experience, all with the firm since 2016. He is involved as a franchise development administrator for a retail bakery business called FAT CUPCAKE. Fisher Investments serves a global clientele including institutional and high-net-worth clients, providing discretionary portfolio management through a centralized investment process that emphasizes diversified portfolios and risk management.

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.

Andrew Kunitomo is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Fisher Investments since 2017. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Fisher Investments serves a global client base including institutional and private clients such as pension plans, foundations, investment companies, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management with an investment process that combines quantitative screening, qualitative research, and centralized portfolio management to construct globally diversified portfolios.

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.

Ashley Keenen is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. She has been with Fisher Investments since 2017 and previously worked at US Bank Corporation. Fisher Investments serves institutional and private clients globally, providing discretionary portfolio management across a variety of mandates. The firm uses a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative research to construct diversified portfolios and offers sub-advisory and retirement plan services.

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 at Wells Fargo Advisors with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at various Wells Fargo entities since 2008, as well as Phillips & Company from 2005 to 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership interests in several investment-related businesses and a construction and development company. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options, including specialized services for business owners, sports and entertainment professionals, and other niche client needs.

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.

Zachary Bakht is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Fisher Investments since 2014. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, including pension plans, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals, providing discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm uses a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative analysis to construct globally diversified portfolios and employs various risk management and tax-aware strategies.

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.

Jamie Dugger is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 18 years of experience in the industry. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Fisher Investments since 2008. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, providing discretionary portfolio management across multiple asset classes. The firm employs a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative methods to construct diversified portfolios and offers sub-advisory and retirement plan services.

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.

Kerri Patrick is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2017. Her prior experience includes roles at Sagepoint Financial, OSAIC Services, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Veravest Investment Advisors. She is also involved in non-investment-related business activities through Kerri Patrick, LLC. 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 a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supporting its network of over 22,800 investment adviser representatives.