Derek Lawson is Vice President, Executive Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with corporate leaders and their families to develop personalized financial strategies that align with their goals and priorities. His role involves integrating workplace benefits, investments, and relevant planning considerations to support informed decision-making and long-term financial well-being. Derek has progressed through various roles in the financial services industry, including Vice President, Wealth Planner and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. His career also includes experience as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch, a Relationship Advisor at Silicon Valley Bank, and a Member Solutions Representative at Desert Financial Credit Union. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Derek engages in activities such as camping, outdoor adventures, photography, sailing, snowboarding, and traveling.

David Percival is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Happy Valley, OR, holding a Series 66 designation with experience dating back to 2015. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2025, he worked at Stanley Infrastructure for three years and at PECO-Astronics for six years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and provides a range of advisory strategies under a fiduciary standard, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Denise Kohler is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related investment options and bank deposit sweep programs among its offerings.

Derek Cram is a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) with seven years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2019 and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual for two years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in music production and volunteers on the fundraising committee for the Lake Oswego Chamber of Commerce. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through independent Financial Professionals using multiple portfolio strategies and platform arrangements.

Virshal Singh is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2013. Prior to his financial career, he was employed at Portland Community College. 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 brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Spencer French is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Vancouver, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2018, following roles at CUSO Financial Services and Columbia Credit Union. Outside of finance, he coaches at Westside Academy of Kung Fu/Crossfit Hillsdale and manages music royalties as a sole proprietor. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeled outcome simulations.

Michael Landis is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has 19 years of industry experience, including roles at Principal Securities Incorporated, Principal Life Insurance Company, and Waddell & Reed Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as President of the Gladstone Education Foundation, which supports educational programs in the Gladstone, Oregon community. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without portfolio management or discretionary trading authority.

Katie Tickner is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab who holds Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and has 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2018 and previously worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC from 2015 to 2018. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory services with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and delivers investment guidance through multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence on alternative investments.

John Valentine is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lake Oswego, Oregon, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in horse breeding through his ownership of REV Group LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Zachary Miller is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lake Oswego, Oregon, and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2023, he worked for the Bank of Montreal Family Office from 2021 to 2023. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Desiree Barton is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Fidelity Investments and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors since 2013. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and it manages a range of model portfolios using systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Lucas Flores is a financial advisor at OSAIC with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at MML Investors Services, LLC, Mass Mutual Life Insurance Co, Hornor, Townsend & Kent, Inc., Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Bailey Nurseries Inc. He also independently sells life, disability, and long-term care insurance. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm uses various asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Kevin Fisher is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Portland, Oregon, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a substitute teacher for middle school classes at St. Clare School. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment options. The firm is notable for its extensive retail advisor network and affiliated capabilities beyond advisory services.

Catha Simons is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Portland, OR, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. She has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2010, previously serving at Axa Advisors, Merrill, and UBS Financial Services. She is also involved with Illuminate Financial Group, LLC as a financial associate and serves as a beneficiary and service agent on her daughter's account. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm uses a range of advisory models, often implemented by third-party managers, and offers services including mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, alternative investments, and ERISA fiduciary services.

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.

Cameron Rel is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at LPL Financial, Financial Advocates Investment Management, and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he engages in freelance photography as a model and makeup artist on weekends. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm integrates fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction methods.

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.

Angelo Lunavara is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Vancouver, WA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing, as well as involvement in an independent photography business owned by his spouse. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, managing approximately $671 billion in assets across more than 14,000 advisors.

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.