Industry publication InvestmentNews recently released their top 50 registered investment advisers (RIAs) in the U.S. based on assets under management. Ferguson Wellman was ranked 32 nationally.* Of the 33 RIAs listed in Oregon, Ferguson Wellman was ranked number one by discretionary assets under management. The results are from the RIA Data Center.** **Methodology: InvestmentNews qualified 2,322 firms headquartered in the United States based on data reported on Form ADV to the Securities and Exchange Commission as of May 1, 2012. To qualify, firms must have met the following criteria: (1) Provided investment advisory services to clients in the latest completed fiscal year. (2) No more than 25% of client assets is attributable to pension and profit-sharing plans. (3) No more than 50% of client assets is attributable to pooled investment vehicles. (4) No more than 25% of client assets is attributable to corporations or other businesses. (5) Is not compensated for advisory services by commissions. (6) Offers financial planning services. (7) Does business neither as a broker-dealer nor as a registered representative of a broker-dealer. (8) Does not have both a related person who is a broker-dealer and a related person who is an insurance company or agency.