Chris Ramsby is the principal of Cascara Financial Planning LLC in Lake Oswego, OR. He holds a Series 65 designation and has experience working at Para Wealth Advisors and Elite Sales & Marketing prior to founding Cascara Financial Planning in 2025. Cascara Financial Planning advises individuals and high-net-worth clients with wealth management and financial planning services that include retirement, tax, estate, business, cash-flow, and college savings planning. The firm’s investment approach is based on modern portfolio theory, combining passive and active strategies with options for socially conscious investing.

Todd Caudle is a financial advisor at Executive Investment Services, LLC with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Executive Investment Services since 2009, as well as at Independent Financial Group during overlapping periods. Caudle is an officer and principal of Medical Professionals Financial Group, a marketing entity within the investment channel. Executive Investment Services provides asset management and financial planning to individual clients, including high-net-worth households, and consulting for small- and medium-sized businesses. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management with strategic and tactical asset allocation, and integrates investment management with insurance and executive-benefit services.

Aaron Nielsen is a financial advisor at Shared Prosperity Group with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Empower Annuity Insurance Company of America, Fisher Investments, Mariner Wealth Advisors, and H.D. Vest Financial Services. Shared Prosperity Group offers discretionary portfolio management and financial education primarily to individual clients, with services grounded in fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory. The firm emphasizes a long-term trading approach across diverse asset classes and incorporates a formal charitable giving framework allocating at least 10% of gross monthly revenue to U.S. nonprofits.

Todd Meier is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of industry experience. He has been the sole advisor at Boz & Company LLC since 2013, based in Lake Oswego, OR. Boz & Company LLC provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, small businesses, and various institutional clients, including charitable organizations and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm follows a Graham-and-Buffett value investing philosophy with a long-term horizon and incorporates a “Special Situations” sleeve targeting merger arbitrage and distressed assets, employing derivatives and margin borrowing in its strategies.

Jantz Hoffman is a financial advisor at CSLA Financial Inc. with 10 years of industry experience and holds a Series 65 designation. He has worked at CSLA Financial since 2016 and previously at Portsmouth Financial Services in 2016. Outside of advising, Hoffman serves as chairman of the Certified Student Loan Advisor Board of Standards and is a board member of Fosterus, a nonprofit supporting student loan repayment assistance programs. CSLA Financial provides portfolio management, financial planning, and student loan repayment services to individuals and employer-sponsored programs. The firm combines ETF-focused asset allocation models with specialized student loan analysis software and offers both discretionary management and ongoing financial planning.

Women often take career breaks for caregiving, have lower lifetime earnings, and live longer, all of which can affect long-term financial stability. We get it. You’re not thinking about just getting by in retirement - you want to thrive. You want more freedom and peace of mind and want to truly enjoy life both now and in the future. I've taken a unique path in traveling the world for 6-months, have traveled to over 30 countries and went from banking in Chicago for 15 years to doing financial planning at wineries in Napa Valley. I'm here to support you wherever your life and unique journey - take you! Whether you're planning/preparing for retirement, want to travel more, retire early, start your own business, are managing a career change, or balancing caregiving responsibilities - I use my passion and 25+ years of finance experience working with trust clients, 401(k) investments and financial planning to build a customized financial plan and investment portfolio that’s based on your unique situation, goals and aspirations. We believe everyone deserves access to financial advice and help a range of clients. Please don't be shy in reaching out and setting up a complimentary consultation. We promise to talk about money in an easy-to-understand and 100% judgement-free zone. It’s possible - we can make talking about money fun! I love working with clients virtually across the nation and am active on LinkedIn - you can also check me out and get to know me more there! Education: University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Finance Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management - MBA, Finance & Strategy

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.

George Zimmerman is a financial advisor at RIO Financial Planning in Portland, OR, with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Liberty Mutual and Cuso Financial Services. In addition to his advisory role, he works as a Patient Financial Advisor for Kaiser Permanente, verifying healthcare insurance for emergency department patients. RIO Financial Planning provides investment management, financial planning, and educational workshops for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers tailored investment strategies through a wrap-fee program, primarily on a non-discretionary basis, and conducts no-cost public seminars.

William Steiner is a financial advisor at Stoneholt Wealth with a Series 65 designation and over eight years of combined industry experience, including roles at Altruist, Big Later, and Salesforce. He is also employed as a freelance marketing consultant outside of trading hours. Stoneholt Wealth provides fee-only financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, utilizing a blend of passive and active strategies alongside modern portfolio theory. The firm distinguishes itself by routinely selecting and monitoring other advisers and model providers to implement client strategies and by structuring advisory compensation through fixed planning and project fees rather than traditional asset-based fees.

Lyle Remington is the sole advisor at Oregon Financial Products & Services, LLC, an independent firm based in Portland, OR. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 35 years of industry experience. In addition to his advisory role, he operates as a licensed life and health insurance agent and an income tax preparer under the same business name. Oregon Financial Products & Services provides portfolio management for individual clients using designated Charles Schwab accounts, with an emphasis on diversification and trend-based sector timing. The firm serves approximately 75 clients and manages about $14.2 million in assets, offering annual performance reports and ongoing client access.

Mark Renard is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Northwest Asset Management and has previously worked at firms including MAR Financial, Miracle Mile Advisors, Cantella & Co., Inc., Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Johnstone Brokerage Services, and Wells Fargo Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, he assists clients with life and health insurance purchases. Northwest Asset Management is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.6 billion for nearly 3,000 clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charities, and corporations. The firm employs a fiduciary approach with customized investment strategies based on Modern Portfolio Theory, combining fundamental and technical analysis to build diversified portfolios and offering a range of financial planning and consulting services.

John Liu is a CFA® charterholder and the principal advisor at Laurelhurst Asset Management LLC in Portland, OR. He has 20 years of industry experience, including roles at Montibus Capital and US Bank before founding his independent firm. Laurelhurst Asset Management provides discretionary investment management to individuals, families, trusts, small businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of quantitative screening and fundamental analysis, focusing on higher-quality, growth-oriented companies with a multi-year holding period, and offers customized portfolio management with a focus on client-specific guidelines.

Jonas Merrill is a CFP® professional and Series 65 licensee based in Portland, OR, with five years of experience in financial advising. He is the principal and sole advisor at Pathlight Financial Planning LLC, an independent firm he has led since 2023. Merrill’s prior experience includes roles at Skyline Financial Northwest, Modernist Financial, and Standard Retirement Services. Pathlight Financial Planning LLC provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm manages discretionary portfolios using a blend of passive index funds and selective active strategies, including ESG-screened options, and requires clients to custody accounts at Altruist Financial, LLC.

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.

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.

Aaron Saunders is a financial advisor at Comus Investment, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Comus Investment since 2016. Prior to this, he worked at United Parcel Service for three years. Comus Investment provides discretionary equity portfolio management to individual and institutional clients, focusing exclusively on direct stock investing with an international, deep-value approach centered on small-cap and microcap companies in developed foreign markets. The firm manages concentrated, fully invested portfolios without leverage and offers performance-based fee arrangements for qualified clients.

Tyler Elliott is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 11 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He has worked at Watershed Wealth Planning LLC since 2016 and previously held roles at Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. Watershed Wealth Planning LLC is a fee-only, state-registered investment adviser serving individuals and high-net-worth clients with comprehensive financial planning, project-based consulting, and investment advisory services. The firm focuses on goal-based advice using a diversified, asset-class investing approach with passive institutional funds and offers a subscription-style planning model that includes both discretionary and predominantly non-discretionary assets under advisement.

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.

Fairchild Capital is a firm created to help people with the biggest decision of their life--retirement. Assembling the pieces that you need for a retirement income plan requires the skill and training of a specialist. Our focus is helping clients plan and transition into retirement. You should not worry about how the markets are doing this year, or concern yourself with the changing political environment. Our clients know that their retirement income is not dependent on these things. Todd has been a Financial Planner since 2000 and is continually looking for ways to improve the services we provide to our clients. Todd provides the bulk of the technical expertise and has an incredible ability to translate complicated financial and tax strategies into plain English.