Experience Makes all the difference

We are here to provide quality strategies customized to your needs–and to be your primary source of financial advice. We concentrate on developing long-term relationships through a commitment to quality client service. You can rely on our personalized advice, first-class solutions, and extensive wealth management experience.

Joseph M. Ferguson

Senior Vice President - Wealth Management
Senior Portfolio Manager
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Joe has over 30 years of financial services experience in the investment field. Early in his career he spent three years on a municipal bond trading desk, during which time he developed an in-depth knowledge of the bond market. His extensive experience in the fixed income and equity markets allows him to provide clients with high level financial planning and professional investment management services.  Joe has a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Oregon, and is Series 7 and 66 securities licensed.


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AK, AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, HI, ID, IL, IN, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MT, NC, NE, NM, NV, NY, OR, PA, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI


James A. "Jim" Wrenn, CIMA®, CRPS

Senior Vice President - Wealth Management
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With nearly 20 years in the financial industry, Jim focuses in the areas of investment management, tax strategies, and retirement distributions. Jim is also a non-practicing Certified Public Accountant and worked several years for a CPA firm in the Portland area. Jim is one of only a handful of Certified Investment Management Analysts in the Pacific NW, a designation obtained through coursework and examination at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He holds a B.S. from Oregon State University in accounting and is Series 7 and 66 licensed.


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AK, AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, HI, ID, IL, IN, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OR, PA, SC, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI


Edward S. "Ted" Ferguson, CFP®

Senior Vice President - Wealth Management
Senior Portfolio Manager
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As a Senior Portfolio Manager with over 25 years of financial services experience, Ted provides fee-based professional investment management of stocks, bonds, exchange-traded funds and mutual funds on a discretionary basis.  His focus is primarily on the implementation of investment strategies to help his clients grow and preserve their assets to achieve their goals and meet their retirement income needs. 

Through the UBS Retirement Plan Consulting Services Program, Ted also provides investment management consulting services and education consulting services to companies in connection with their profit-sharing/401(k) plans.

Ted attended Santa Clara University and the University of Oregon.  He earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Oregon with degrees in Political Science, Business and Economics. Ted is Series 7 and 66 securities licensed, and insurance licensed.


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AK, AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, HI, ID, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MT, NC, NE, NM, NV, NY, OR, PA, TX, VA, WA, WI


John D. Wrenn

Senior Vice President - Wealth Management
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John has worked in the financial industry for nearly 20 years. His areas of focus are IRA rollover and distribution strategies, private family foundations and executing estate planning strategies through the Firm’s advisory and brokerage capabilities. He continues to enhance his knowledge by taking continuing education courses. John has a B.A. from Oregon State University and is Series 7 and 63 securities licensed.


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AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MT, NC, NE, NM, NV, NY, OR, PA, SC, TX, UT, VA, WA


Deborah C. Boutinen

Assistant Vice President
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With more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, Debbie is a key member of the Wrenn/Ferguson Group. Debbie has an extensive background in the operational side of the securities business. This gives her a unique perspective as she assists individuals with their investment objectives. Debbie attended the University of Washington. She is Series 7 and 63 securities licensed.


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AK, AZ, CA, FL, HI, ID, IL, KY, MD, NV, NY, OR, TX, VA, WA, WI


Sharon D. North

Senior Client Service Associate
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With over 20 years of financial services experience, Sharon focuses on servicing managed accounts as well as assisting with retirement planning strategies. Prior to entering the investment industry in 1993, she worked in the insurance industry. Sharon attended Portland State University. She is Series 7 and 63 securities licensed.


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AK, AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, IL, IN, MA, MI, NC, NM, NV, NY, OR, TX, WA


Marian A. Mischel

Senior Client Service Associate
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With nearly 30 years of financial services experience in the investment field, Marian focuses on servicing the day to day operational needs of clients. Additionally, as a former wire operator, Marian has extensive wire operations experience, making her an invaluable member of the team to oversee the proper execution of trades on the various exchanges. Beyond operations, Marian focuses on making sure clients receive the highest possible level of service. Marian attended the University of Washington. Marian is Series 7 and 63 securities licensed.


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AK, AZ, CA, FL, HI, ID, IL, MA, MN, MT, NC, NE, NM, NV, NY, OR, UT, VA, WA


Sara Richardson

Senior Client Service Associate
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With nearly 15 years of financial services experience, Sara focuses on servicing the day to day operational needs of clients. Additionally, she has extensive operational experience in the areas of securities backed lending and retirement plans. Beyond operations, Sara focuses on making sure clients receive the highest possible level of service. Sara attended Portland State University. She is Series 7, 66 and insurance licensed. 


Registered States:
AK, AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, IL, MT, NV, NY, OR, SC, UT, VA, WA