News Worth Noting

Chappell Authors Spokane Journal of Business Article

Chappell Authors Spokane Journal of Business Article

Our colleague, Casia Chappell, CFP®, CPWA®, recently wrote a piece for the Spokane Journal of Business. In it, she discusses how donor-advised funds can help streamline strategic giving.

Ferguson Wellman Recognized as a Portland Business Journal's Most Admired Company

Ferguson Wellman Recognized as a Portland Business Journal's Most Admired Company

Ferguson Wellman Capital Management has been named by Portland Business Journal as a “Most Admired Company.”

Financial Planning Names Ferguson Wellman to RIA Leaders 2022 List

Financial Planning Names Ferguson Wellman to RIA Leaders 2022 List

Ferguson Wellman Capital Management was recently named by Financial Planning magazine to their “RIA Leaders 2022: Top 150 Fee-Only RIA Firms” ranking. The firm was listed at 23 of 150 companies.

Lago Authors Spokane Journal of Business Article

Lago Authors Spokane Journal of Business Article

Our colleague, Mary Lago, CFP®, CTFA, recently wrote a piece for the Spokane Journal of Business. In it, she discusses how financial strategies can optimize charitable giving.

Anderson on KOIN Wallet Wednesday

Anderson on KOIN Wallet Wednesday

Charissa Anderson, CFP®, CDFA®, appeared on KOIN News Wallet Wednesday on October 12, 2022, and discussed the pluses and minuses of receiving financial advice from TikTok.

CNBC and Financial Advisor Names Ferguson Wellman to 2022 RIA Ranking

CNBC and Financial Advisor Names Ferguson Wellman to 2022 RIA Ranking

Ferguson Wellman Capital Management was recently named by CNBC and Financial Advisor to their “Top 100 Financial Advisors” ranking. The firm was listed at 17 of 100 companies.

Ferguson Wellman Remains on Barron's Top 100 RIA Firms List for 2022

Ferguson Wellman Remains on Barron's Top 100 RIA Firms List for 2022

Ferguson Wellman Capital Management was named to Barron’s 2022 Top 100 RIA Firms list this week. Ferguson Wellman was listed at 75 out of 100 in the U.S. and was the only advisory firm to be recognized from Oregon.

Octavia Group: Ferguson Wellman's Private Family Office

Octavia Group: Ferguson Wellman's Private Family Office

Our Octavia Group team lead, Kirstin Havnaer, shares insights on Ferguson Wellman’s private family office for clients.

Daibes Higgins on KOIN Wallet Wednesday

Daibes Higgins on KOIN Wallet Wednesday

Krystal Daibes Higgins, CFA, appeared on KOIN News Wallet Wednesday on July 27, 2022, and discussed the recent Fed Hike, inflation and gas prices.

Norris Interviewed on Boise Public Radio

Norris Interviewed on Boise Public Radio

Jason Norris, CFA, was interviewed on Boise Public Radio about the Idaho economy and recent market activity.

Pahlow Discusses Sustainable Financial Decision Making on Wallet Wednesday

Pahlow Discusses Sustainable Financial Decision Making on Wallet Wednesday

April is a time of year when many of us reflect on what we can do to incorporate sustainable practices into our lives. This month, our colleague Samantha Pahlow, CFTA, AWMA®, shared insights on two areas: electric vehicles and ESG investing.

Putnam Hired as Portfolio Manager for West Bearing Investments

Putnam Hired as Portfolio Manager for West Bearing Investments

The West Bearing team has expanded, with the hiring of their third portfolio manager, Nathan Putnam. West Bearing recently surpassed $500 million assets under management and needed additional capacity to serve more clients.

Ferguson Wellman on Barron's Top RIA Firms 2021 List

Ferguson Wellman on Barron's Top RIA Firms 2021 List

Ferguson Wellman Capital Management was recently named to Barron’s Top RIA Firms 2021. Barron’s Top 100 RIA Firms 2021 rankings listed Ferguson Wellman at 60 out of 100 in the nation and was the only advisory firm to be recognized from Oregon.

Meet Our 2020-2021 New Hires

Meet Our 2020-2021 New Hires

The pandemic brought many opportunities for our colleagues to practice one of our core values of “advocate innovation and manage change.” While we adjusted to working from home, we did not stop the hiring process for several of our departments. We asked our newest colleagues to answer three questions about their experience joining the company during quarantine.

Ferguson Wellman Recognized as One of Portland's Largest Money Managers

Ferguson Wellman Recognized as One of Portland's Largest Money Managers

Ferguson Wellman Capital Management and West Bearing Investments were recently named by Portland Business Journal to their Oregon and S.W. Washington Money Management Firms list, ranked at fifth out of 44 companies.

Oregon Business Magazine Names Firm to Financial Planner List

Oregon Business Magazine Names Firm to Financial Planner List

Ferguson Wellman and West Bearing were named to the 2021 Powerbook: Financial Planners.

Pahlow Discusses Year-End Financial Planning Strategies on KOIN

Pahlow Discusses Year-End Financial Planning Strategies on KOIN

Samantha Pahlow discusses year-end financial planning strategies on KOIN-TV.

Christianson in Portland Monthly Supporting Meals on Wheels People

Christianson in Portland Monthly Supporting Meals on Wheels People

Scott Christianson, CFP®, executive vice president, and his wife, Lauren, were recently featured in Portland Monthly Magazine’s Portland Pages for the Donate Dinner fundraiser on behalf of Meals on Wheels People in collaboration with New Seasons.

Cole Interviewed by KXL Radio

Cole Interviewed by KXL Radio

Ralph Cole, CFA, recently spoke with KXL Morning News on the market reaction to the 2020 election.

Lago Quoted in Forbes on the Topic of Giving with Impact

Lago Quoted in Forbes on the Topic of Giving with Impact

Forbes published an article titled, “Insightful Investing: Giving with Impact.” In it, our colleague, Mary Lago, CFP®, CTFA, shares the fulfillment she experiences when guiding clients toward philanthropy that’s aligned with their values.