Gary Burkard is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with various Cetera entities since 2012 and is currently based in Vancouver, WA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse investment strategies, discretionary and non-discretionary management, and access to third-party money managers, managing over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

Gretchen Olsen is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Portland, OR, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has served in various roles within Raymond James Financial Services since 2014 and currently works as a Sales Manager at OnPoint Investment Services, managing financial advisors within the OnPoint Community Credit Union program. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm offers non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals, supports wrap-fee advisory programs, and maintains specialized services such as municipal advisory work and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Erik Powell is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones in Vancouver, WA, with three years of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones in 2022, he held various roles at companies including United Parcel Service, Redfin Corp., and Alpha Entertainment LLC. Outside of his advisory work, Powell coaches high school football at Seton Catholic Prep High School. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, offering discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated investment products. The firm operates a large national network of advisors and branch offices and provides services under a fiduciary standard.

Michael Ramey is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Portland, OR, holding a Series 66 designation with 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include work at Jacob Mills, Bridgetown Wealth Management, Cole Mills, Friends of the Community Support, and Waddell & Reed, Inc. He has been involved in community organizations such as Portland Connect and Friends of the Community Support. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Henry Jung is a CFP® professional with 43 years of industry experience, currently serving at LPL Financial since 2024. Prior to joining LPL, he spent 25 years at Crown Capital Securities, L.P. He is also engaged in income tax return preparation as a side business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. 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 and third-party research.

Daniel Spanski Dreffin is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2021 and previously served at VOYA Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is a board member of the nonprofit Seahorses PDX. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves 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 employs a multi-manager platform with various investment program options.

Rex Ritter is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 1992, he has held leadership roles including serving as the complex sales manager from 2000 through 2008. Drawing on his background growing up in a family of entrepreneurs, Rex provides financial guidance to business owners through all stages of their companies, focusing on integrating various aspects of clients’ financial lives to help them achieve their personal and financial objectives. Rex holds multiple professional designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC), Certified 401(k) Professional (C(k)P®), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®), and Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA). He earned bachelor’s degrees in economics and political science from Boston University and a master’s degree from Cornell University. Additionally, he is a graduate of the National School of Commercial Lending at Southern Methodist University’s Cox School of Business. Rex is affiliated with the National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA). In his community involvement, Rex is a former Chairman of the Board and current Board Member of University of Rochester’s Highland Hospital, as well as Vice Chairman of its Foundation Board. He also serves on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of the Rochester Area Community Foundation. He resides in Pittsford, NY with Salley Thornton and has two children. Outside of work, Rex participates in outdoor activities including skiing, marathon canoeing, stand-up paddle boarding, and golf.

Molly O'Hara is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Portland, OR, holding a Series 66 designation with six years at Edward Jones and a total of five years in the industry. Her prior experience includes roles at OCP and Sunstone Circuits. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, including separately managed accounts and affiliated mutual funds, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors.

Eddy Tello Hernandez is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Wells Fargo Bank, Amazon, Dairy Queen, and Sam Barlow High School. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Zachary Richter is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience, currently practicing at LPL Financial since 2015. He operates Ritcher Financial Partners, a DBA for his LPL business based in Vancouver, WA. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm provides various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by in-house and third-party research and model portfolios.

Darren Blanchard is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 26 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His career includes roles at Securities America, KMS Financial Services, MassMutual, and MetLife. He is also involved in insurance sales and is the owner of Blanchard Wealth Solutions, an LLC used for sharing office expenses and managing related operations. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm integrates brokerage and advisory services with various investment tools and third-party solutions to construct and manage customized portfolios.

Catherine Fix is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 license and has previously worked at First Republic Securities Company, First Republic Investment Management, and Byrd Financial Group. Outside of finance, she has experience with Wishbone Home and Design. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence. The firm incorporates an ESG eligibility framework and offers services on a non-discretionary basis, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Jacob Jensen is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2024. He has held various roles within Fidelity Investments, including Investment Consultant, Planning Consultant, and Workplace Planning Consultant at different levels, demonstrating a progressive career in financial planning and consulting since 2021. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, he worked as an Account Representative at Precoa from 2019 to 2021. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Jacob collaborates with clients to help them make informed decisions about their financial situations. He focuses on prioritizing goals, analyzing current financial pictures, and discussing appropriate strategies to assist clients in being intentional with their money. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Jacob enjoys family activities, hiking, and traveling.

Benjamin Stephan is a Planning Consultant at the Vancouver-Portland Fidelity Investor Center. In his role, he collaborates with clients to develop personalized financial strategies and partners with the Wealth Management Team to build and implement plans tailored to clients' unique needs, interests, and long-term goals. Benjamin joined Fidelity Investments in 2021 as a Financial Representative and transitioned to his current position as a Planning Consultant in 2022. His experience at Fidelity involves providing financial planning and investment services to clients. Outside of his professional work, Benjamin's personal interests include cooking and baking, football, hiking, sailing, skiing, and traveling.

Jace Bricker is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. He previously worked with Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company for three years and has held roles at several insurance and financial services firms. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars using firm-approved analytical tools and emphasizes collaborative, annual planning relationships.

Jeremy Hawkins is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Columbia Credit Union, CUSO Financial Services, and Cuna Mutual group. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and captain of Northwest Charter and Guide Service, a sailing and fishing charter business in Vancouver, WA. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and various portfolio management options.

Chase Wanamaker is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2022. Prior to that, he was with Merrill from 2015 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and strategic investment models in its process.

Sun Lee is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in assisting families, individual investors, and business owners in defining and pursuing their financial goals. Sun collaborates with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and Bank of America banking specialists to provide guidance in areas such as retirement planning, with emphasis on lifetime income streams, education savings, estate planning, insurance, and asset preservation. Since joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 1996, Sun has worked closely with clients and their trusted advisors, including attorneys and accountants, to tailor financial strategies that address their unique circumstances. She focuses on listening attentively to clients in order to build a solid foundation for their financial decision-making. Her areas of client focus include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and values-based investing, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Sun holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP), Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning CounselorSM (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She earned a master's degree from the University of Oregon and a bachelor's degree from Hanyang University. Sun is fluent in English and Korean. Outside of her professional work, she dedicates time to volunteering in the community and enjoys cooking, golfing, swimming, and spending time with her family.

Guy Crooks is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He worked at SII Investments, Inc. from 2016 to 2018 before joining LPL Financial, where he has been since 2018. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with discretionary and non-discretionary management options supported by research and model portfolios.

Bryce Anderson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and previously worked at Crown Capital Securities, L.P. for over two decades. Outside of advising, he is involved in several activities including serving as an officer of Certified Portfolios, Inc. and Interstate Pension Services, Inc., where he engages in insurance sales and retirement plan evaluation. LPL Financial serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations, offering a broad range of advisory and brokerage services with discretionary and non-discretionary management options. The firm employs various investment strategies supported by in-house and third-party research.