Brett Sherman is a financial advisor at Madrona Wealth Management LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Madrona Wealth Management since 2014. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as an elected member of the City Council in Happy Valley, Oregon. Madrona Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing ongoing portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation process using the Black–Litterman model alongside fundamental, cyclical, and quantitative analysis, managing primarily non-discretionary portfolios that allow clients to retain final trading authority.

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 sole advisor at Bautista Planning and Analytics, LLC in Sandy, Oregon. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 11 years of industry experience, including prior roles at First Command Financial Services and First Command Brokerage Services. Bautista also provides self-development coaching and promotes related published materials and courses, alongside business development services. Bautista Planning and Analytics serves individual and family clients with investment management, financial planning through project-based, hourly, and subscription models, and offers business analytics consulting and educational seminars. The firm employs a primarily passive investment approach using low-cost index funds and ETFs, complemented by tactical adjustments and multi-faceted analysis, while offering discretionary management and third-party technology integration. The combination of ongoing subscription planning services with traditional asset management and non-advisory business analytics distinguishes the firm from many peers.

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 with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at American Service Corp. and Country Trust Bank. Muhs is also licensed as an insurance agent, offering accident & health, disability, property & casualty, traditional life insurance, fixed annuities, and health savings accounts. Catalyst Financial NW Corporation provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning for individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm uses a mutual fund–focused investment approach tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

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, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple firms, including Retirement Plan Consul since 2011 and Wealth Management, LLC from 2011 to 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed as a life insurance agent, with minimal involvement in that activity. Wealth Teams Alliance provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as retirement plan services and a wrap fee program. The firm uses technical analysis and a variety of investment strategies while integrating planning, consulting, and implementation referrals into its client relationships.

Joseph Ollila is a financial advisor at Aegis Wealth Management, Inc. in Gresham, Oregon. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been in the industry since 2023. In addition to his advisory role, Ollila works as a licensed independent insurance agent. Aegis Wealth Management serves individual investors, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and retirement plans by providing broad financial planning, retirement and education savings analysis, and discretionary portfolio management through a multi-team advisor structure. The firm manages portfolios primarily by supervising third-party sub-advisers and employs AI-based tools alongside direct indexing strategies.

Troy Haugen is a financial advisor with Alera Investment Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Triad Advisors, Resources Investment Advisors, Independent Financial Partners, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he manages several local businesses, including a coffee shop and an ice cream shop in Gresham, Oregon. Alera Investment Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, businesses, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term, fundamental analysis-driven approach, utilizing internal management, affiliated platforms, and independent managers to construct diversified portfolios.

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.

Dick Schulz is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Brookstone Capital Management, CL Wealth Management LLC, Cabot Lodge Securities LLC, and Wilbanks Securities Advisory. Schulz is also the founder of Jesus' Family Ministries, a nonprofit focused on promoting the importance of family, for which he authored a book and maintains a web presence. Foundations Investment Advisors provides financial planning and portfolio management services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside model portfolios and an asymmetric rebalancing approach, often incorporating third-party sub-advisers and custodians in its service delivery.

Ryan O'quinn is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Fred Meyer for sixteen years in produce inventory management, quality control, and training. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment strategies and advisory services supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branches.