Jantz Hoffman is a financial advisor at CSLA Financial Inc with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Fosterus since 2022. Outside of advising, Hoffman serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Certified Student Loan Advisor Board of Standards and is a board member for Fosterus, a nonprofit supporting student loan repayment assistance programs. CSLA Financial Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, employer-sponsored programs, and retirement plans. The firm employs proprietary asset-allocation models and offers services including discretionary portfolio management, education planning, and student loan repayment assistance.

Ryan Hart is a CFA® charterholder and the sole advisor at Hart Investment Management, LLC, with five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Coquest Advisors from 2015 to 2021. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Hart serves as Treasurer for a local homeowners association in Camas, Washington. Hart Investment Management, LLC is a state-registered investment adviser that provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes asset allocation using ETFs and common stocks, combining fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis to guide investment decisions.

Karsten Jeske is a CFA® charterholder and the sole advisor at Short Put Yield with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Mellon Capital Management for ten years and has been involved with the Early Retirement Now Blog since 2016. Jeske also holds an academic role at the University of California, Berkeley. Short Put Yield is a boutique registered investment adviser serving primarily high-net-worth individual investors. The firm focuses on options trading strategies within separately managed accounts, combining portfolio management with retirement and tax planning services.

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.

William Weikart is the founder and sole advisor at Weikart Advisory Services LLC in Camas, Washington, with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has operated his advisory firm since 2009. Outside of financial advising, Weikart is a motivational speaker and owns a record label involved in music sales and publishing. Weikart Advisory Services LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, business owners, small retirement plans, and trusts. The firm offers managed-account portfolio management, written financial plans, and access to third-party managers, typically operating on a non-discretionary basis with periodic account reviews and a diversified investment approach.

Douglas Deibele is the principal advisor at Sunrise Capital Management LLC in Camas, WA, holding a Series 65 credential with 11 years of industry experience. He has been involved in the financial sector since 2003. Outside of his advisory work, he is listed as the CEO and owner of an investment-related LLC, Paradise Chaparral LLC. Sunrise Capital Management LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and corporations, primarily on a discretionary basis. The firm employs an active, equity-focused investment approach centered on concentrated stock holdings and utilizes option-writing strategies such as cash-secured put sales to generate income or acquire securities.

Brian Wiksell is a financial advisor at Symplectic Capital LLC in Camas, WA, holding a Series 65 license with 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Finch Investment Group for five years and Professors Capital, Inc. for eleven years. Symplectic Capital LLC is an independent firm that provides discretionary investment management to individuals and entities, managing approximately $3.25 million across eleven client accounts. The firm employs model-driven, rules-based momentum strategies using quantitative signals and focuses primarily on publicly traded securities and ETFs, with some strategies utilizing futures, margin, or cash instruments.

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.

Paul Howard is a financial advisor at PNW Prosperity & Wealth Management with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Red Hawk Prosperity Partners LLC and as a CalPERS local government retiree. PNW Prosperity & Wealth Management is a fee-only, state-registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, small businesses, trusts, estates, conservatorships, and nonprofit organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement and education planning, tax-aware investment guidance, and portfolio management, using fundamental and comparative analysis with a preference for diversified mutual funds and ETFs, while providing ongoing account monitoring and periodic reviews.

Beatrice Schultz is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Westface Financial Advisory in Camas, WA. She has managed various aspects of financial services since 2006 through her roles at Paceline, LLC, operating under multiple Westface brands including college planning and insurance services. In addition to advisory work, she is involved with Moneytrax North America, Inc., a financial services software company. Westface Financial Advisory is a state-registered firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients with financial planning, investment management, and financial consultation. The firm integrates advisory services with insurance brokerage and college planning, offering portfolios primarily composed of no-load or load-waived mutual funds, ETFs, and unit investment trusts, often utilizing model portfolios from the Altruist Model Marketplace.

Joseph Ridinger is the principal advisor at Ridinger Wealth Management, LLC in Vancouver, Washington, holding a Series 66 designation with 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Concierge Private Wealth Management, LLC and Fulcrum Wealth Management LLC. Outside of advisory work, he is co-owner of Crescent Legacy Holdings, LLC, a company distributing construction and building products, and he also acts in various fiduciary capacities. Ridinger Wealth Management provides investment advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, along with 401(k) plan consulting and participant education for employer plans. The firm customizes portfolios based on client objectives, employing a mix of investment methods and utilizing both model portfolios and third-party managers.

Michael Townsend is a financial advisor with MP Townsend Financial in Portland, OR, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Northwest Tax Advisors LLC, Townsend Group Realty, and Harlow Wealth Management. He is also involved in tax consulting, real estate brokerage, and insurance sales in capacities that occupy limited hours weekly. MP Townsend Financial is a small independent advisory firm serving individual clients with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and educational seminars. The firm utilizes model portfolios and written Investment Policy Statements to implement client strategies, combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

William Roller is a CFP® and CFA® with 23 years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Beacon Rock Wealth Advisors and has worked at BR Capital Inc. since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is a part-owner of a small aircraft through a flying club and works as a loan officer for a mortgage services company. Beacon Rock Wealth Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a combination of fundamental value analysis, technical tools, option analytics, and social-media metrics to manage both long-only and long-short investment strategies.

David Verbruggen is a financial advisor at Integrity Investing with a Series 65 designation and five years of industry experience. His background includes roles at iVest, TRADEway, EXOS Aerospace Systems & Technologies, Southwest Airlines, and Mobberly Baptist Church. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with a personal trading company and collaborates with a charting-platform provider. Integrity Investing provides discretionary portfolio management primarily to individual clients through two ETF-focused advisory programs driven by technical analysis and mathematical signals. The firm offers an Accelerated program using leveraged ETFs to expose clients to greater volatility and model-driven trading risks.

Joshua Tomeoni is a financial advisor with Narrative Financial Group in Washougal, WA, holding the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and Guardian Life Insurance Company. Outside of financial services, he owns and operates an entertainment company. Narrative Financial Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and private businesses. The firm employs a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach focused on strategic asset allocation using no-load mutual funds, ETFs, and fixed-income products, with financial planning services offered through separate engagements.

Wai Ngan Yu is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Summa Global Advisors, LLC since 2009. Prior to that, Yu worked at Coldstream Wealth Management from 2006 to 2009. Summa Global Advisors provides wealth management and portfolio management services to individuals, families, trusts, and charitable foundations. The firm tailors investment decisions to clients’ goals, risk tolerance, tax considerations, and liquidity needs, employing a combination of ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and third-party managers across discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Katherine Hardin is a Certified Financial Planner® with 15 years of industry experience. She has worked with Columbia River Financial Group since 2016 and previously spent seven years at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management Inc. Columbia River Financial Group provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers customized advisory services, primarily on a discretionary basis, and constructs portfolios using a mix of quantitative and qualitative analysis tailored to client objectives.

Ashley Micciche is a financial advisor at True North Retirement Advisors, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc for nine years before joining True North in 2018. True North Retirement Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, small businesses, and retirement plans, providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and exit-planning and business-valuation services. The firm employs a long-term, balanced investment approach with globally diversified portfolios and manages approximately $430 million in client assets.

Stacy Rerick is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed advisor with 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at Para Wealth Advisors, Inc. since 2022 and previously spent 15 years at Russell Wilkinson Rerick, Inc. and 19 years at Security First Advisors. She also manages strategic operations for multiple private offerings through SFA Commercial, LLC. Para Wealth Advisors serves individual investors, businesses, and fiduciary entities, offering financial planning, investment management, and integrated wealth management services. The firm’s investment approach combines fundamental and technical analysis within an asset-allocation framework, focusing on long-term orientation while allowing for shorter-term trading when appropriate.