Catha Simons is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Portland, OR, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors since 2010 and previously worked with AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of her primary role, she is involved with Illuminate Financial Group, LLC as a financial associate and acts as a beneficiary and service agent on her daughter's account. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance services tailored through a client intake process that documents goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Andrew Frazier is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Milwaukie, OR, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Securities America Advisors and Sii Investments. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by in-house and third-party research.

Andrew Newhouse is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he is a member of the Newhouse Sheridan Group. He focuses on providing financial guidance to senior level employees and executives with equity compensation in the Portland area. Andrew joined Merrill and the Newhouse Sheridan Group in 2022 after five years at a local financial advising firm in Portland. In his previous role, Andrew specialized in working with doctors and dentists across the country to help them achieve financial independence. His areas of expertise include corporate benefits, corporate executive services, education planning, executive compensation, equity compensation services, and personal retirement planning. As part of the Newhouse Sheridan Group, he contributes to the team’s mission to provide clients and their families with thoughtful advice and guidance to help them live their best financial lives. Andrew holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the University of Oregon. He is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of work, Andrew is active in various outdoor pursuits, including running, golfing, fly-fishing, hunting, camping, fishing, football, hiking, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Michael Scarafia is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2008, including his current role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Scarafia has trustee and power of attorney roles for several trusts. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured, tool-based planning process.

Daniel Ruediger is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Sherwood, Oregon, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Sonnenberg Farm, LLC, a horse training, boarding, and breeding facility. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, utilizing a centralized consulting team to provide non-discretionary, research-supported recommendations that incorporate tax efficiency and adaptive withdrawal strategies.

Tyler Armstrong is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He spent 10 years at Morgan Stanley and its affiliated private bank before joining Raymond James and OnPoint Investment Services in 2025. Armstrong is also a bank associate with OnPoint Community Credit Union in Beaverton, OR. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using advanced analytical tools and supports municipal advisory services and innovative plan-level solutions.

Peter Perkins is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Waddell & Reed, INC., various insurance carriers with W&R Insurance Agencies, and community work with Financial Beginnings and Central Catholic High School. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Alexandra Allen is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, she held positions at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and worked in dental and chiropractic office settings. 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, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by model portfolios, research, and various investment strategies.

Colby Anderson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Portland, OR. He holds a Series 66 designation and joined the firm in 2025. Prior to his advisory role, Colby’s background includes work in wildfire firefighting and various service positions, as well as independent contracting with Door Dash. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Noah Dickinson is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and no prior industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, Equitable Advisors, and other firms since 2024. Outside the financial sector, he owns Noahfest LLC, a wedding event business based in Portland, Oregon. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Jeffrey Greene is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His career includes six years at First Republic Investment Management and related entities prior to joining J.P. Morgan in 2023. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers these services on a non-discretionary basis, combining large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Simon Rupard is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Portland, Oregon, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is writing a science fiction novel that he may self-publish. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations, primarily for clients maintaining assets in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Jeffrey Capellen is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 38 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial in Tigard, Oregon. He has operated several related entities since 2014, including Project Discovery LLC, Jeffrey Capellen PC, and Kruse Woods Financial Partners. Capellen is also a partner in Project 3.0. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base ranging from individuals to institutional clients. The firm employs tailored non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized services such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting programs.

John Gall is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Lake Oswego, Oregon. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 46 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2008. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients with tailored investment strategies that include discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services. The firm utilizes a combination of in-house and third-party managers and offers a range of advisory programs and investment options.

Noel Brown is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Portland, OR, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked across multiple Morgan Stanley entities since 2007 and serves on the advisory board of The Investment Integration Project, a consulting group based in Massachusetts. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to both individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and combines retail and institutional services with various investment and trading activities.

Emily Mcdonald is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and 12 years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Single Point Financial Advisors and Securities America Advisors, where she worked from 2015 to 2020. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with MAC Ventures LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house research and third-party subadvisors.

Daniel Florence is a CFP® and ChFC® with 17 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities in Portland, OR since 2012. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Carrie Mullins is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and previously held roles at Foresters Financial and Foresters Advisory Services. Mullins is also a co-owner of Sisters Properties, LLC. LPL Financial serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions, offering a range of advisory programs and brokerage services supported by research and various portfolio management strategies.

Christopher Bourn is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has been with Fisher Investments since 2007. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, including pension plans, foundations, investment companies, and high-net-worth individuals, providing discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm employs a centralized investment decision process that combines quantitative and qualitative research to construct globally diversified portfolios and utilizes tax-aware strategies and risk management techniques.

Gabriel Schade is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Tigard, Oregon, holding a Series 66 credential and beginning his advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked in various roles including positions at Klaus Roofing Systems of Oregon and Zerorez of Portland. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also manages multi-manager funds and model portfolios, utilizing AI and systematic methodologies in its investment approach.