Elma Gazibara Mujcic is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Vancouver, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Bank. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options.

Randall Young is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including his current role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and models to support its advisory services.

Mari Howell is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2011. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Joe Cortez is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he works closely with clients to develop personalized financial plans focused on their individual goals. He emphasizes understanding each client's vision for the future to guide them through the resources available at Fidelity. Joe has experience spanning several roles in the financial services industry, including positions as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2024, Financial Advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2018 to 2022, Advisory Services Representative at The Standard from 2016 to 2018, and Participant Services Representative at The Standard from 2015 to 2016. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Joe enjoys hiking, outdoor adventures, and skiing.

Paul Wargnier is a financial advisor with Merrill in Portland, OR, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and having 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. for 17 years before joining Bank of America and Merrill in 2017. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Michael Eaton is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, TD Ameritrade, and Allstate Financial Services. He is based in Portland, Oregon. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. Schwab combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, employing multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence on alternative investments.

Florence Kawai is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 37 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in property management of a jointly owned rental property in Oregon. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and models.

Shelley Rickman is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 24 years of experience in the financial industry. She has been with UBS Financial Services in Portland, OR since 2001. UBS Financial Services Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services through a comprehensive platform that includes custody, underwriting, and capital markets services.

Antonel Urdes is a financial advisor at Stifel with 27 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2018 and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 10 years. Urdes serves as President Elect and board member of Congregation Beth Israel and is a member of the Parent Finance Committee at the French International School of Oregon. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach incorporates proprietary analysis and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support client decision-making.

Maicy Wear is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley since 2023. Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers as a volleyball coach for young girls at St. Mary’s Academy in Portland, Oregon. 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, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Megan Stuart is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill for eight years before joining Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Mark Lewis is a financial advisor at Stifel with 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2009. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment strategy developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Clifford Smith is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Ameriprise since 2009. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients with offerings that include a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on written recommendations and ongoing retirement-income planning. The firm employs a collaborative, non-discretionary approach utilizing proprietary research and algorithmic tools within a defined investment framework.

Ethan Bays is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving clients at UBS Financial Services since 2014. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Portland, OR. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, supported by proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

John Paul Daly is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Portland, OR, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of his role at Ameriprise, Daly manages an advisory business at Heritage Wealth Advisors LLC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and adaptive withdrawal advice to deliver personalized, non-discretionary retirement recommendations.

Jacquelyn Pasciak is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Portland, OR, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and with 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she provides career and networking counseling, budgeting and goal management advice through Financial Reserve Inc. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services delivered through a network of independent financial professionals using proprietary and third-party strategies across various platform arrangements.

Gregory Estell is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. Based in Vancouver, WA, he has been with LPL Financial since 2022. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisers. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing various model portfolios and research resources.

Michael Sheridan is a Senior Vice President and Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He co-founded the Newhouse Sheridan Group, where he and his team focus on implementing wealth management strategies for corporate executives and founders of institutionally funded start-ups. His expertise encompasses corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, executive compensation, equity compensation services, and family wealth management strategies. Michael holds the Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) designation, recognizing his specialization in aiding founders and business owners in planning company transitions or sales. Michael's professional background includes more than a decade of experience at financial institutions such as Morgan Stanley and Paine Webber before joining Merrill Lynch. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing Management from Virginia Tech University and an MBA from New York University's Stern School of Business. He serves on the Board of Directors for TiE Oregon, an organization fostering entrepreneurship through mentoring, networking, education, and funding. Residing in Portland, Oregon, Michael and his wife Trina are parents to two children, Kate and Evan. He is actively involved in the community and has contributed to organizations including the Autistic Society of Oregon, BikeFirst, Girlfriends Run for A Cure, and the Refugee Education Project. His personal interests include basketball, cooking, fishing, football, golfing, hiking, music, reading, spending time with family, and watching movies.

Eddie Arroyo Pascual is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. Prior to this, he gained experience in several positions within Fidelity, including Investment Consultant from 2024 to 2025, Planning Consultant from 2022 to 2024, and Relationship Manager in 2022. His financial career also includes experience as a Relationship Banker at Wells Fargo from 2019 to 2022 and as a Commercial Banking Intern at US Bank from 2018 to 2019. Eddie focuses on helping clients in the local community define and achieve their unique financial goals. Utilizing the extensive resources of Fidelity, he works to develop tailored plans that align with each client's definition of success. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Eddie has interests in fitness and soccer.

Alec Horley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and offering 20 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a for-profit board member of the Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland, Oregon. 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, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, supported by proprietary and third-party research and model portfolios.