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David Hofer is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with 13 years of industry experience. He has been the sole advisor at Brightwood Ventures, LLC since 2012 and previously worked at Portland State University from 2015 to 2018. Brightwood Ventures, LLC provides financial planning and wealth management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations, including 501(c)(3) entities and donor-advised funds. The firm employs a disciplined investment approach based on an Investment Policy Statement and model portfolios, combining low-cost index funds, active funds, and individual stocks with research-driven satellite strategies.

Michael Eugenio is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with over 31 years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Eugenio Financial, an independent firm he has led since 2009. Prior to that, he worked at Cascade Financial Concepts, Inc., where he has been involved since 1990. Eugenio Financial offers discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial, retirement, and estate planning services to individuals, business owners, profit-sharing plans, trusts, and estates. The firm manages approximately $37.8 million in client assets, employing a range of investment strategies including equities, mutual funds, ETFs, and fixed-income instruments, and provides pension consulting and rollover advisory services under a fiduciary standard.

Teriann Kruse is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. She operates as the sole advisor at Tandem Views Investment Services, LLC, an independent, fee-only advisory firm based in Lake Oswego, Oregon. Tandem Views Investment Services provides investment management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, professionals, business owners, retirees, and trusts and estates. The firm uses a fundamental research approach with active asset allocation, managing portfolios primarily on a non-discretionary basis that requires client approval for implementation.

Philip Tilp is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Trillium Valley Financial Planning in Sherwood, OR. He has led Trillium Valley since 2009 and also co-owns and manages a small farm operation raising Pygora goats and producing fiber and yarn products. Trillium Valley Financial Planning is an independent, fee-only firm providing hourly, as-needed financial planning and investment advice to individuals and families, including high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes long-term planning and buy-and-hold investment strategies, offering educational workshops and personal finance instruction while clients retain control of their assets and transactions.

Kyle Green is a CFP® professional with five years of experience in financial advising. He is the principal advisor at Sherwood Wealth Management and has previously worked at Magpie Family Investment Services, Thimbleberry Financial, and Wooster Corthell Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory role, Kyle works as a substitute teacher for grades K-12 in multiple Oregon school districts. Sherwood Wealth Management provides customized financial planning and portfolio management services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs fundamental analysis within a Modern Portfolio Theory framework to construct diversified portfolios and offers both discretionary account management and fixed-fee financial planning.

Ryan McClung is a Certified Financial Planner® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Crossroads Wealth Planning. He has worked at Crossroads Advisory LLC and Troy Reichlein CPA, LLC since 2018, and previously held a position at Exitus Technologies, Inc. He is also employed as a Certified Public Accountant at an unaffiliated public accounting firm, where he prepares tax returns and provides tax and accounting advice. Crossroads Wealth Planning offers fee-only, hourly financial planning and consulting to individuals and businesses, including high-net-worth clients. The firm integrates accounting and business advisory services within financial planning engagements and provides investment advice grounded in modern portfolio theory with a focus on passive, strategic asset allocation tailored to clients’ risk tolerance and objectives.

Lynn Mckelvey is a financial advisor at McKelvey Wealth Management, LLC in Tigard, OR, with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has prior experience at Mulligan Capital, Inc. and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co. McKelvey Wealth Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and small businesses, focusing on discretionary portfolio management along with standalone financial planning and consulting. The firm manages approximately $59.3 million in discretionary assets, emphasizing custom-tailored portfolios implemented through a selected independent broker-dealer and a policy against accepting proxy-voting authority for client securities.

Bruce Keller is a CFA® charterholder and investment advisor with Total Assets Management, Inc. in Portland, OR, bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Total Assets Management since 2013 and also works as a manufacturer's representative for ITT Enidine, communicating product information to structural engineers. Keller is employed full-time as a distribution clerk for the United States Postal Service, a role he maintains alongside his advisory work. Total Assets Management, Inc. provides discretionary investment management primarily for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm follows a long-term, contrarian equity-oriented strategy with low turnover, emphasizing preservation of purchasing power and selecting out-of-favor or regulation-impacted securities.

Craig Nelson is a financial advisor at Red Sky Financial Planning, LLC in Wilsonville, Oregon, with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at Nike Inc. from 2015 to 2017. Red Sky Financial Planning serves professionals, business owners, corporate executives, and retirees by providing fee-only financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and limited-scope hourly planning. The firm incorporates tax preparation and tax-aware strategies into its planning process and emphasizes passive investment management using low-cost index funds and ETFs.

Douglas Albo is the sole advisor at Capital Income Management, LLC in Sherwood, Oregon, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses with 29 years of industry experience. He has led Capital Income Management since 2009. Albo contributes investment analysis and articles to Seeking Alpha, where he has built a following since 2010 and offers exclusive content through a subscription service. Capital Income Management provides individual account management for high-net-worth individuals, trusts, pensions, retirement plans, corporations, and endowments. The firm focuses on diversified portfolios of equity-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and closed-end funds (CEFs), using a proprietary relative-valuation model to guide investment decisions and actively manage these fund vehicles to pursue income while managing volatility.

Financial planning isn’t just about crunching numbers, it’s about helping people turn their dreams into reality. Growing up I noticed the financial struggles many people faced, which fueled my interest in personal finance. Recognizing that financial literacy is a huge pain point in society and often overlooked in our education system, I set out to take control of my financial life. While going through college debt-free, I started my first business, making car parts, motorcycle parts, and metal art. That experience taught me valuable lessons the hard way, but I quickly realized my true passion wasn’t in metalwork, it was in helping people navigate their finances. Today, I’m deeply committed to the financial planning profession. I earned my CFP® (CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®) and CEPA (Certified Exit Planning Advisor) designations to better serve my clients. I’m actively involved in my local Financial Planning Association (FPA), as well as mentoring students and aspiring financial planners. I love sharing what I've learned and inspiring the next generation. Over the years, I’ve worked with many different types of people, but I specifically enjoy working with business owners. They juggle a lot, managing cash flow, planning for growth, and balancing their personal and business finances. It can feel overwhelming at times, and I love helping them tackle those challenges. My personal experience in business and training puts me in a unique position to make a real difference in their lives and help them achieve their goals. I’ve had the opportunity to help clients achieve significant milestones such as: -Become debt-free -Purchase their dream home -Transitioning to more fulfilling careers -Achieving financial independence These meaningful milestones allow you to live the life you want, and money is a tool to get you there. Outside of work, I lead an active and adventurous lifestyle. You can find me hiking, snowboarding, practicing Jiu Jitsu, or kickboxing. These activities reflect my values of discipline and goal-setting, which I bring into my professional life. If you’re ready to take charge of your finances with a personalized plan that aligns with your goals, I’m here to guide you through every step.

Bryce Peterson is the sole advisor at Peterson Wealth Management in Tigard, Oregon, with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has led Peterson Wealth Management since 2005. Peterson Wealth Management is a state-registered investment adviser providing discretionary portfolio management for individuals, families, and select small organizations, along with 401(k) plan advisory services and periodic financial planning. The firm follows a fundamental, value-oriented investment process focused on free-cash-flow estimates and business valuation, maintaining concentrated portfolios with an emphasis on downside risk control and regular monitoring.

Jess Bogumil is a financial advisor at Fluence Wealth Management LLC with a Series 65 credential and experience beginning in 2024. He is also a member of Fluence LLC, a CPA firm where he prepares tax returns and advises clients on tax, accounting, and business matters. Fluence Wealth Management LLC provides non-discretionary investment management and pension consulting primarily to defined contribution and defined benefit plans, as well as individual clients. The firm emphasizes diversified, risk-based asset allocation and conducts due diligence to recommend independent advisers for plan asset management while accepting ERISA fiduciary duties in its pension consulting services.

Jason Gong is a CFP® and ChFC® with 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lifelong Wealth Management Group, LLC since 2018 and previously held positions at Premier Mortgage and Cetera Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the Northwest Spine Foundation, where he consults on business matters and facilitates educational events in the field of spinal and neurosurgery. Lifelong Wealth Management Group provides discretionary investment management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, estates, and small corporations. The firm combines top-down macroeconomic and technical trend analysis to manage client portfolios through longer-term preservation and shorter-term growth strategies, maintaining a hands-on approach with personalized portfolio customization.

Jaswant Shaw is a financial advisor at EISRC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at BCBS since 2021 and UHCSI from 2013 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, Shaw works as a Senior Enterprise Architect in healthcare insurance software. EISRC provides fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients such as corporate pension plans, foundations, and municipal entities. The firm offers both passive index ETF strategies and active management using proprietary research and software models, including customized institutional strategies and derivative techniques.

Scott Conyers is the founder and sole advisor of Scott Conyers Capital Management, Inc., an independent firm based in Aurora, Oregon. He holds the CFA charter and has 21 years of industry experience, having operated his firm since 1991. Scott Conyers Capital Management provides discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, foundations, and retirement accounts. The firm employs a conservative growth approach focused on value investing with low portfolio turnover, combining equity positions with conservative fixed-income allocations and occasional foreign exposure.

John Mulligan is a CFP® with 35 years of industry experience, currently managing Mulligan Capital, Inc. in Tigard, Oregon. He has led Mulligan Capital since 2016 and is also the Managing Member of The IRA QLAC Company, LLC, which provides QLAC consulting, sales, and services. Mulligan holds a State of Oregon insurance license and may implement insurance recommendations for clients in a separate capacity as a licensed agent. Mulligan Capital provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual clients and self-directed ERISA retirement accounts. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes fundamental analysis, strategic asset allocation, and a long-term purchase orientation, managing about $40 million across multiple custodial accounts.

Christopher Hatfield is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at Defined Wealth Management, LLC since 2020. Prior to this, he worked at True Private Wealth Advisors, LLC for seven years. He is a board member of the South Portland Business Association, participating in monthly meetings as a volunteer. Defined Wealth Management serves individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional clients with discretionary investment management, financial planning, ERISA plan advisory, and third-party money manager selection. The firm combines passive and active management strategies, employing various analytical methods and tactical asset allocation, and offers both traditional and digital wealth management options.

Ryan Mohr is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Clarity Capital Management LLC since 2017 and previously worked at M Financial for one year. Ryan holds a Series 66 license and is based in Tigard, Oregon. Clarity Capital Management advises individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and employer plan sponsors, providing discretionary investment management, comprehensive and project-based financial planning, and retirement plan consulting and participant education. The firm employs a passive, low-cost core investment approach combined with tactical asset-allocation adjustments and offers multiple planning engagement models.