Edgar Heissler is a CFP® and ChFC® with 24 years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Heissler Financial, LLC, an independent firm based in Gresham, OR. He has worked with the Heartland Institute since 2006 and teaches financial literacy classes for northwest companies. Heissler Financial is a fee-only advisory firm serving individual clients with comprehensive financial planning and investment management. The firm employs a strategic asset-allocation, core-and-satellite approach using passive index funds and ETFs supplemented by active investments, primarily operating with non-discretionary client relationships.

Joseph Bautista is the principal of Bautista Planning and Analytics, LLC, an independent firm based in Sandy, OR. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has 11 years of industry experience, including prior work at First Command Financial Services. Bautista also provides self-development coaching and business development services, alongside his advisory work. Bautista Planning and Analytics serves individual and family clients with investment management, project-based and hourly financial planning, and a subscription-based ongoing planning service. The firm employs a primarily passive investment approach using low-cost index funds and ETFs, allows tactical adjustments, and integrates business analytics, educational seminars, and published self-development content as part of its service offerings.

Kent Batley is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He is the principal of Batley & Associates, where he has worked since 2000. The firm provides portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual investors, as well as charitable institutions, foundations, and endowments. Batley & Associates employs a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach driven by fundamental analysis, with a focus on retirement funds and mutual funds. The firm manages accounts on a discretionary basis and uses custodial services through Charles Schwab.

David Rasmussen is a financial advisor with Catalyst Financial NW Corporation in Gresham, OR, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has been associated with American Service Corp. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Rasmussen owns and operates a wholesale tree farm, Red Barn Nursery, LLC. Catalyst Financial NW Corporation provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm primarily uses no-load mutual funds with a focus on long-term investments and customizes portfolios based on client objectives and risk tolerance.

Hayden Peterson is a financial advisor at Finance Wisdom with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at LPL Financial, Cross Financial Advisors, and Cambridge Investment Research among others. In addition to advisory work, he operates as an independent insurance producer, assisting clients in obtaining life, disability, and long-term care insurance. Finance Wisdom LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, families, and businesses. The firm manages approximately $58.4 million across about 128 client relationships, using diversified portfolios structured with low-cost ETFs and mutual funds and applying Modern Portfolio Theory.

Aaron Muhs is a financial advisor at Catalyst Financial NW Corporation in Gresham, Oregon, with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at American Service Corp. since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an agent and limited partner at Catalyst Financial’s insurance agency, offering various insurance products including accident and health, disability, and life insurance. Catalyst Financial NW Corporation provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm focuses on long-term investments primarily through no-load mutual funds, tailoring portfolios to client objectives and risk tolerance, and manages approximately $233 million in assets.

Richard Batley is a financial advisor at Batley & Associates in Estacada, OR, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to his work in financial advising, he held positions at McMenamins Edgefield and Bosky Dell Natives. Batley & Associates provides portfolio management and financial planning services primarily for individual investors, as well as charitable institutions, foundations, and endowments. The firm employs a fundamental analysis approach with a long-term, buy-and-hold orientation and generally manages accounts on a discretionary basis.

Brian Harris is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and Personal Financial Specialist (PFS™) with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Strada Financial Group LLC, where he has worked since 2015, including a period with Avantax Insurance Agency LLC. Harris is also the owner and advisor of Strada Tax & Consulting, a tax planning and preparation business. Strada Financial Group serves individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm follows a Modern Portfolio Theory approach, emphasizing asset allocation and diversification, and offers integrated tax and accounting support through its affiliated accounting practice.

Tyson Papenfuss is a financial advisor at Strada Financial Group LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at US Bank since 2015. Strada Financial Group serves individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and private investment advice. The firm follows a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach, emphasizing asset allocation and diversification, and integrates tax and accounting support through a commonly owned accounting practice.

Michael Taylor is a financial advisor with Wealth Teams Alliance in Corbett, OR, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wealth Teams Alliance since 2018 and has concurrent experience with Retirement Plan Consul and Wealth Management, LLC dating back to 2011. In addition to his advisory work, he is a licensed life insurance agent and receives occasional compensation from that activity. Wealth Teams Alliance provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, along with retirement plan services and a wrap fee program. The firm integrates planning, consulting, and implementation referrals, employing technical analysis and a diversified approach that includes internal strategies and sub-advisers.

Sandie Rodda is a financial advisor with Zacks Investment Management, Inc. She holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has 21 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Morningstar Investment Management LLC, Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America, and Invesco Distributors, Inc. Zacks Investment Management provides discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and institutional clients, serving as portfolio manager for mutual funds and ETFs. The firm combines proprietary quantitative models with qualitative portfolio management across diverse strategies and sponsors multiple wrap-fee and unified managed account programs.

Brian Lowery is a financial advisor at Wealth Watch Advisors, Inc. with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and previously worked at Elevated Capital Advisors, Regal Investment Advisors, Fusion Capital Management, and OnPointe Advisory and Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Stoneway Financial Services, which focuses on life insurance and annuity product sales. Wealth Watch Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and financial institutions. The firm employs a range of investment strategies through vetted third-party model managers and offers services such as portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, including private placements for accredited investors.

Dawn Torres Gale is a CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 65-licensed advisor with four years of industry experience. She is currently with Plancorp, LLC and has previously worked at Compass Planning Associates, Creative Money LLC, Insight Financial Strategists, and Our Money Goals. Plancorp, LLC provides wealth management, financial planning, and pension consulting services to individuals, business owners, trustees, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm uses a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment process supported by documented Investment Policy Statements and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management, along with in-house tax preparation and cash management solutions.

Aaron Sanstrum is a financial advisor at Nations Financial Group, Inc. with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Nations Financial Group since 2005. In addition to his advisory role, he owns a CPA and tax consulting business and operates a farming enterprise involving animal care and property management. Nations Financial Group, Inc. provides investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm’s investment approach combines proprietary model portfolios with the option to select outside managers, allowing advisors to tailor strategies based on client objectives, risk tolerance, and liquidity needs.

Peter Gruenes is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley, E*TRADE Securities, TD Ameritrade, T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, and Charles Schwab. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily for employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and select retail brokerage account holders. The firm combines proprietary and third-party methodologies to offer point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions within an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Magdiel Perez Velazquez is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes seven years at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. and U.S. Bank. Currently, he is also an associate and licensed financial advisor at OnPoint Community Credit Union and OnPoint Investment Services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides 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 offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and employs analytical tools to support client goals, with specialized services in municipal and public finance.

Barbara Clare is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 41 years of industry experience. She has been with Cambridge since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, Clare serves on the budget committees for the Oregon Trail School District and the Sandy Fire Department, is a member of the Sandy Chamber Career Education Committee, and is a board member of the Sandy Kiwanis. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through independent professionals, utilizing various portfolio management approaches and custody platforms tailored to client objectives.

Michael Pickett is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds the Series 66 designation. He has 15 years of industry experience, including prior work at Edward Jones from 2011 to 2017. Since 2017, he has also provided investment advisory services through his independent firm, Financial Advocates Investment Management. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, institutions, 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 and incorporating research from multiple sources.

Jared Tjaden is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones for eight years before joining LPL Financial. Jared is also involved with EUC Inc., a business entity for tax and investment purposes. 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 financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Jeffery Perry is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with eight years of experience, currently practicing at Edward Jones in Troutdale, Oregon. He has been with Edward Jones since 2018. 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 offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, under a fiduciary standard.

Lucas Forristall is a CFP® and Series 66 registered financial advisor with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2020. He has five years of industry experience and previously spent nine years with Cummins Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a hobby farm in Oregon, raising hogs, chickens, dogs, and horses. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million clients across individual and institutional segments. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a broad network of advisors and branch offices, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Dylan Mc Cann is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Troutdale, OR, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Edward Jones since 2026 and has 10 years of involvement with Bridge City Montessori School. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Kylee Moore is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. She has six years of industry experience and previously worked at Clackamas County Bank and Sandy Family Restaurant. Moore is involved with Soroptimist International of Gresham as a club member and board member and is the owner of the When Girls Talk Books podcast. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement services through independent financial professionals using a range of portfolio management and advisory strategies.

Daniel Sarkissian is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds the Series 66 designation. He has nine years of industry experience, including seven years at Edward Jones prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023. Outside of his advisory work, he is a co-owner of HOUSE OF CILICIA LLC, a real estate rental business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including model portfolio management and retirement plan consulting, supported by research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Rebekah Frank is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Thrivent and its affiliates since 2019. Prior to joining Thrivent, she was employed at Apex Systems and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm offers a combination of planning and managed-account programs, emphasizing periodic reviews and clear disclosure of potential conflicts.

Jeremy Shepherd is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Troutdale, Oregon, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Ronald Ellsworth is a financial professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, he operates a fixed insurance business selling life, health, disability, and long-term care insurance. Cetera is a nationwide SEC-registered adviser that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, managing over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

Daniel Wanous is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 66 license. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, he worked for the PGA of America from 2016 to 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Veniamin Chumov is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and also serves as a court interpreter for the Oregon Judicial Department, providing Russian/English interpretation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment advisory programs, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors and over $1 trillion in assets under management.

Jennifer Alsman is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she held roles at Fluence PC and Reliance Connects/Cascade Utilities Inc. She is also the owner of a rental property managed by Vacasa. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, and affiliated financial products, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors.

Rian Patrick is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Guild Mortgage, Homebridge Financial, and HomeStreet Bank. 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 offers a variety of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Tracie Brown is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has prior experience with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2009. In 2023, she was involved with Country Coffee Central Oregon. 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 through a network of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision authority.

Matthew Richardson is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch since 2018. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Neil Zeller is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the congregational president of Ascension Lutheran Church. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning covering a range of financial topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs while keeping the services separate.