Andrew Kangas is a financial advisor and owner of Columbia Wealth Advisors LLC in Scappoose, Oregon. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 10 years of industry experience, including prior roles at KMS Financial Services, Inc. and Realta Equities, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is also a musician who performs at events. Columbia Wealth Advisors LLC is a fee-based registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, businesses, and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and financial advice using a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, asset allocation, and cyclical analysis, with ongoing account monitoring and coordination of estate-planning services.

Dylan Stewart Walker is the sole advisor at Walker Legacy Investments and holds a Series 65 designation. He has one year of industry experience, with prior roles at Professional Security Consultants and TFI-Telemark. Walker Legacy Investments provides financial planning and non-discretionary portfolio management to individuals, small businesses, trusts, and estates. The firm uses a combined approach of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside strategic asset allocation and Modern Portfolio Theory, with clients retaining implementation authority.

Steven Fox Middleton is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with nine years of industry experience. He founded SFM Financial Advisors LLC in 2016 and previously worked at Origin Financial LLC and H&R Block. SFM Financial Advisors provides fee-only financial planning, investment advising, and tax-advising services primarily to retirees, widows/widowers, and those nearing retirement. The firm uses a strategic asset-allocation approach focused on low-cost index ETFs and no-load mutual funds, managing accounts on a non-discretionary basis.

Peter Scruggs is the president of Scruggs Advisors, LLC, an independent firm, and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has served in roles at several firms, including United Planners' Financial Services and Pacific Cascade Advisors Inc., where he is also president. Outside of advisory services, he is a co-author of a health insurance book titled *Breaking Through the Status Quo* and is involved in consulting companies B Smart Health Solutions LLC and B Smart Lab Solutions LLC. Scruggs Advisors serves retirement plan sponsors, business entities, and individual clients by providing retirement plan consulting, plan-level investment advice and management under ERISA, and wealth management for individuals and trusts. The firm’s investment approach employs a documented due-diligence process with a focus on diversified passive and actively managed funds, offering mostly non-discretionary plan-level services and accepting co-fiduciary duties where appropriate.

Hayley Haslett is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Lake Road Advisors, LLC since 2022. Her prior roles include positions at Blue Water Wealth, Inc. and work experience within the brewing industry. Outside of financial advising, she is involved in social media content creation and brand management for a private residence in Ridgefield, WA. Lake Road Advisors provides portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and pension consulting to individual clients and plan sponsors. The firm emphasizes passive, asset-class-based investment strategies primarily implemented through third-party managers and maintains ongoing oversight and planning reviews for its clients.

Timothy Massie is a CFP® with 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Timepiece Financial Planning, Inc. since 2011. The firm serves individual investors and employer-sponsored retirement plans, focusing on long-term, globally diversified investment strategies using low-cost index funds and ETFs. Timepiece provides financial planning, retirement advice, discretionary portfolio management, and basic tax return preparation, operating as a fee-only firm without minimum asset or income requirements.

Rebecca Meats is a financial advisor at Apforia with seven years of industry experience. She holds the PFS™ designation and Series 65 license. Prior to joining Apforia, she worked at Independent Progressive Advisors and Warga Asset Management, and she owns Rebecca E Meats CPA LLC, where she prepares tax returns and provides tax planning for individuals and businesses. Apforia serves primarily individual and high-net-worth clients through a team of about 10 advisors, offering investment management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs a goal- and risk-based investment process using strategic and tactical asset allocation with a combination of passive and active strategies and operates under a fee-only, fiduciary framework.

David Rutan is a financial advisor at Stirlingshire Investments in La Center, WA, with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Fisher Investments and Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of advising, he owns an LLC that holds a judgment and is managed through legal collection efforts. Stirlingshire Investments provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, and other entities without a firmwide account minimum. The firm employs a variety of analytical methods and investment strategies, managing accounts on a discretionary basis and offering access to third-party and proprietary model portfolios.

Erin Varghese is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with five years of industry experience. She joined Root Financial Partners in 2025 after five years at Pure Portfolios Holdings LLC and has prior roles at E*TRADE and U.S. Bank. Root Financial Partners provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and select retirement-plan clients. The firm emphasizes diversified passive investment strategies using index funds and ETFs, with customized portfolios tailored to client objectives and tax considerations.

Dennis Wilt is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 44 years of industry experience, currently with Creativeone Wealth, LLC. His career includes roles at Summit Financial Group Inc. and Summit Brokerage Services, Inc., as well as operating Dennis E. Wilt and Associates since 1981. Outside of finance, he owns and oversees a commercial blueberry farm in La Center, WA. Creativeone Wealth, LLC provides fee-based asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, corporations, and other advisory firms. The firm employs a discretionary investment approach using proprietary and third-party model portfolios, including ETFs, mutual funds, options strategies, and private investments.

Joyce Pereira is an Investment Advisor Representative with Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC and holds a Series 65 designation. She has 15 years of industry experience and has worked at Sommers Financial Management since 2009. Currently, she is dually registered with both firms on a transitional basis. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC manages approximately $6.0 billion in client assets through a team of over 150 advisors. The firm serves individuals, trusts and estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, offering wealth management, investment management, financial planning, and access to alternative investments using a goals-based, evidence-driven advisory process supported by proprietary software and quantitative measures.

Shannon Powers is a financial advisor with IP Financial Advisory Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining IP Financial Advisory Services in 2023, Powers worked at Western International Securities, Inc. for 11 years. Powers is also involved in the Ridgefield community as a member of the local Chamber of Commerce. IP Financial Advisory Services primarily serves individual retail clients, focusing on customized portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm offers a combination of traditional investment advisory services alongside actuarial analysis and insurance consulting, with an emphasis on non–high-net-worth individuals.

Tori Coy is a financial advisor at Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wealthcare, she worked at Columbia County for six years and Ticor Title for four years. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm’s investment approach combines a goals-based financial advising discipline with proprietary quantitative metrics, integrating both passive and active management strategies alongside behavioral economics.

James Benjamson is a financial advisor at IP Financial Advisory Services LLC with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Crown Capital Securities, L.P. since 1999. In addition to his advisory role, he operates a CPA practice focused on accounting and tax services. IP Financial Advisory Services primarily serves individual retail clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm emphasizes customized portfolio construction and also provides access to third-party investment advisors, focusing mainly on non-high-net-worth individuals.

James Ryan is a financial advisor with CreativeOne Wealth, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has previously worked at U.S. Bank and Edward Jones. Ryan is also involved with Schultz Financial Services, Inc. as a junior financial planner offering investment advisory services. CreativeOne Wealth, LLC provides fee-based asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, corporations, and other advisory firms. The firm manages primarily discretionary accounts using a combination of proprietary models and third-party managers, employing a range of investment strategies including ETFs, mutual funds, and options.

Patrick Ihnken is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2020. He began his career at Fidelity as a Financial Representative in 2018 and served as an Investment Consultant in 2020 before his current position. Patrick is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional and draws on his experience as a former Army Officer to collaborate with clients in creating simple and adaptable financial plans aimed at helping them pursue their retirement goals. He holds a California Insurance License, which supports his work in financial consulting. Outside of his professional life, Patrick engages in family activities, fitness, and traveling, and he has interests in food, reading, and military service.

Roger Cross is a financial advisor at Geneos Wealth Management, Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Harlow Wealth Management, Inc. and Harlow Insurance Agency, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he operates under the DBA Common Ground Advisory and serves as an independent representative for various insurance carriers focusing on fixed insurance sales. Geneos Wealth Management serves a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, estates, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment advisory, and brokerage services, utilizing a variety of analytic approaches and investment strategies tailored to client needs.

Scott Kelley is a financial advisor with John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Federated Hermes, Inc., Merrill, and OppenheimerFunds Distributor, Inc. He is based in Ridgefield, WA. John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC provides financial planning, consultative services, and an Emergency Savings program to a diverse client base that includes individual clients, trusts, estates, non-profits, and business entities. The firm employs a technology-assisted service model featuring third-party financial planning software and serves a high number of clients per advisor.

Jeffrey Schultz is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Creativeone Wealth, LLC. He has held roles at Change Path LLC since 2017 and has operated Schultz Financial Services since 2013. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with CCPOD, LLC, a property leasing business for food cart entrepreneurs. Creativeone Wealth, LLC provides fee-based asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individuals, corporations, and other RIAs. The firm manages primarily discretionary accounts using proprietary model portfolios and third-party managers, employing a variety of investment strategies including ETFs, mutual funds, and options.

Blaine Butcher is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with seven years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC and Sommers Financial Management, having worked previously at Victory Capital Advisers, Inc. and Edward Jones. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a goals-based financial advising approach that combines proprietary Wealthcare software and behavioral economics, integrating passive and active investment strategies with dynamic rebalancing when appropriate.