Ferguson Wellman Capital Management has been named by Portland Business Journal as a “Most Admired Company.” Of the 25 financial services companies listed, Ferguson Wellman was ranked ninth.
The list was compiled by surveying over 2,500 senior business executives across Oregon and southwest Washington, with 271 leaders responding to the survey. Executives were asked to select three companies they most admired in 10 industries, as well as three companies they most admired across all industries. Companies eligible for consideration were not limited to those based in Oregon and southwest Washington but included any business with a substantial presence in the region.
“We are honored to have been selected by Portland Business Journal, along with many other companies that we respect and value throughout our region,” said Ralph Cole, CFA, director.
Founded in 1975, Ferguson Wellman Capital Management is a privately-owned registered investment advisory firm, established in the Pacific Northwest. The firm manages over $6.6 billion for more than 940 clients that include individuals and families; Taft-Hartley and corporate retirement plans; and endowments and foundations with portfolios of $4 million or more. West Bearing Investments, a division of Ferguson Wellman, serves clients with assets starting at $1 million. (data as of September 30, 2022).
Methodology and Disclosure from Portland Business Journal:
To generate the rankings for Oregon’s Most Admired Companies, the Portland Business Journal sent surveys to 2,500 business leaders in Oregon and Southwest Washington, asking them to select three companies they most admired in 10 industries, as well as three companies they admired most across all industries. Some 271 leaders responded to the survey. Companies eligible for consideration were not limited to those based in Oregon and Southwest Washington, but included any business with a substantial presence in the region. Respondents identified their first-, second-, and third-place choices in each category. Points were tabulated by scoring first-place with three points, second-place with two points and third-place with one point.
Additional Disclosures:
Portland Business Journal produced this list by surveying 2,500 executives across Oregon and SW Washington. Ferguson Wellman (the firm) is not aware of any facts that would call into question the validity of the rating. The firm does not view this advertisement as inappropriate. The firm is not aware of any unfavorable rating toward the firm. This “advertisement” discloses the rating category is for financial services companies in Oregon and SW Washington. The PBJ disclosed that 116 companies were considered for the financial services category ranking and of that number 82 received votes from the business executives that participated and only 30% received the Most Admired rating. This rating does not involve a client experience. The rating is not indicative of Ferguson Wellman’s future performance. Portland Business Journal conducted this survey and Ferguson Wellman did not pay to participate in the survey.