Derek Sandell is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2007. Based in Portland, OR, he has spent his entire advisory career with Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory work, he is a co-owner of Cascade View Orchards, a farm property in Salem, OR. 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 through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

William Hamerman is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and affiliated entities since 2021 and previously spent ten years at Wells Fargo Bank. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Justin Breen is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2018, following prior roles at Guardian and Park Ave Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of directors for a plumbing parts distribution company and acts as trustee for a family trust. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using collaborative annual engagements supported by firm-approved analysis tools.

Bruce Thompson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Camas, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and over 53 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2006. Thompson is also the sole owner of Bruce S Thompson & Associates, LLC, an insurance agency through which he sells fixed insurance products. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and brokerage solutions supported by various model portfolios, research, and technology tools.

Michelle Wilson is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Avantax Investment Services, Johnson, Glaze & Co. PC, and JGC Wealth Management. Outside of advisory work, she is involved with Balanced Accounting & Wealth Management, LLC, where she provides tax preparation, accounting, and notary services. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients through both advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products.

Mark Thomas is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Portland, OR, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2010. 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 approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options within its investment menus.

Jeff Johnson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at various Morgan Stanley entities since 2007, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. 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 supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

Richard Lee is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James and related firms since 2018 and previously held positions at U.S. Bancorp Investments and U.S. Bank. Lee also provides financial advice through Addison Avenue Investment Services, where he dedicates significant time supporting client needs. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and nonprofit organizations. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and is noted for its municipal advisory affiliation and specialized SIMPLE IRA employer consulting program.

Christopher Mueller is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Beaverton, OR, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Mueller is also involved in independent insurance brokering with UnitedHealthCare. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at clients approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing tailored recommendation reports on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis through a centralized consulting team and employs algorithmic automation overseen by a Retirement Income Oversight Committee.

Matthew Moeller is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with the Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Deloitte Consulting and NIIT, USA. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as executor for an estate and is president of a property management company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment strategies and advisory services supported by a large national network of financial advisors.

Lucas Flick is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and previously worked at Oregon State University, Gee Automotive Portland XI LLC, and Axa Advisors, LLC. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management through separately managed accounts, and custody and brokerage services, with investment strategies supported by internal research and technology, including artificial intelligence.

David Mc Kinley is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also working concurrently at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2009. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with additional brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Samuel Watry is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Portland, OR, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2011 and also works with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2025. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning processes supported by advanced modeling tools.

Justin Berry is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has held various roles since 2010, including positions at North Star Consultants, Minnesota Life Insurance Company, and Securian Financial Services. In addition to his advisory work, Berry acts as an agent and broker in fixed insurance sales through North Star Consultants. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager investment platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Lori Black is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lake Oswego, OR, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and maintaining one of the largest networks of financial advisors and branch offices in the industry.

Matthew Brodsky is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate companies since 2005. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that include written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice focused on income reliability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach incorporates proprietary research and third-party data, with investment options influenced by its affiliated product network.

Brandon Erickson is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and over 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge and its related entities since 2008 and also maintains involvement with Financial Reserve, Inc., where he serves as an independent insurance agent. Additionally, Erickson owns SolidGoldUnicorn, a business specializing in sports trading card sales. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a varied client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services delivered through a network of independent Financial Professionals using a range of portfolio management approaches and platform arrangements.

Austin Hough is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience in real estate with EXP Realty of California and Sotheby's International Realty. Outside of advising, he owns and operates Creative Reef Designs LLC, a business specializing in aquarium design, installation, and maintenance. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes a range of third-party advisory programs and offers services across mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Adina Flynn is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Portland, OR, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Flynn serves as Fundraising Chair on the Board of Directors for the Portland Pearl Rotary Club. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary recommendations in partnership with clients’ financial advisors. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Ellen Leach is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Fisher Investments with seven years of industry experience. She has been with Fisher Investments since 2015. Fisher Investments serves a global client base that includes institutional and private clients such as pension plans, foundations, investment companies, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management using a centralized investment approach that combines quantitative and qualitative research, tax-aware processes, and risk management tactics.