Narancich Quoted in Portland Business Journal

Oregon stocks stumble as market plunges

by Matthew Kish 

The stocks of 18 of Oregon's 20 biggest public companies dropped Monday as the stock market tumbled. The S&P 500, Dow Jones industrial average and the Nasdaq Composite each closed down nearly 4 percent.

Northwest Pipe Co. (NASDAQ: NWPX) and Lattice Semiconductor Corp. (NASDAQ: LSCC) were the only large Oregon stocks to post gains. Each ended the day up less than 1 percent.

While there's no consensus on the market stumble, local analysts pointed to weakness in the Chinese economy and uncertainty about central banks and interest rates.

"I would venture to guess it’s more people being skittish about the direction of the Fed right now," said Chris Abbruzzese, chief investment officer for Portland's Rain Capital Management. "The Federal Reserve is going to be less supportive of equities markets going forward.”

They also said the market was due to hit a speed bump.

"The markets had been unusually stable and had come up quite a bit over the past three years," said Kraig Kerr, a senior vice president and financial adviser at D.A. Davidson in Portland. "So most people were expecting a correction at some point and were surprised it hadn’t happened earlier."

Shawn Narancich, executive vice president of equity research and portfolio management at Ferguson Wellman Capital Management, said the firm doesn't see anything "sinister" happening.

"Our mantra continues to be keep calm and carry on," Narancich said.

Ferguson Wellman expects the U.S. economy to continue growing in the second half. The economy is adding jobs and inflation is low. Consumer spending, which accounts for roughly 66 percent of the economy, remains strong.

"Gas prices are going to start dropping," he said. "Unemployment is low. Disposable incomes are up."

Rain Capital’s Abbruzzese said there’s also “quite a bit of evidence” that “we’re due, if not overdue,” for a resurgence in spending on capital projects that would stimulate the economy.

Kerr said D.A. Davidson's advice for clients depends on circumstances.

"Clients that are going to need cash in the near term may want to consider locking in gains," he said. "For the most part if a client has a well balanced portfolio we're not doing anything."

Abbruzzese said Monday's market volatility highlights the need for investment strategies that minimize risk.

“This is the type of market where we really thrive,” he said. “The approach thrives because we are more mindful of risk factors in portfolio construction.”

Here's a look at how Oregon's biggest stocks fared:

Nike Inc. (NYSE: NKE) — down 2.81 percent to $103.87

Precision Castparts Corp. (NYSE: PCP) — down 1.95 percent to $228.85

Lithia Motors Inc. (NYSE: LAD) — down 2.82 percent to $101.89

StanCorp Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: SFG) — down 0.85 percent to $112.59

Schnitzel Steel Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: SCHN) — down 2.66 percent to $16.10.

Narancich Quoted in Reuters

Investors eye gaming stocks beaten-down by China headwinds

by Ross Kerber 

Shares of U.S. gaming companies operating in Macau have tumbled on worries over China but some investors now see them as a buying opportunity, despite a slowing Chinese economy and volatile stock market.

Shares in Wynn Resorts Ltd have lost over half their value since last year and those of Las Vegas Sands Corp are down nearly 40 percent from their 2014 high. Beijing's currency devaluations have put further pressure on these companies which run gaming resorts on the Macau Peninsula across the Pearl River delta from Hong Kong.

Still, some influential investors think the stocks may be oversold.

"There are some beaten-down sectors in China now. I would go so far as to say that Macau gaming is an undervalued asset," said Mark Kiesel, chief investment officer for global credit for Pimco.

It owns debt in the sector, and Kiesel said he expects new infrastructure will bring more people to the resorts.

Also enthusiastic are the managers of Longleaf Partners Small-Cap Fund, advised by Southeastern Asset Management. In their most recent commentary the managers wrote that "Weakness in the Macau (China) gaming market provided the opportunity to purchase Wynn Resorts at a substantial discount to our appraisal." Southeastern is now the sixth-largest holder of Wynn.

Representatives for Wynn and Sands did not return messages. Wynn shares closed at $94.62 on Thursday, down from their high above $246 last year. Sands shares closed at $53.12 on Thursday, down from their high above $87 last year.

Skeptics still seem to outnumber the value-driven investors putting money into the stocks.

Shawn Narancich, executive vice president of equity research and portfolio management at Ferguson Wellman Capital Management, said his firm sold about 360,000 shares of Las Vegas Sands last year as they fell in value.

With several new resorts about to open in Macau he worries supply may outstrip demand, especially amid other headwinds like a Chinese anti-corruption campaign that has hurt gaming revenue in Macau, down 35 percent in July.

"It's hard for me as a money manager to make the case to return to the stock," Narancich said.

In commentary posted on July 27, managers of Wintergreen Fund wrote how they sold their holdings of Wynn Macau - majority owned by Wynn Resorts - in the first quarter of this year, citing weakening economics.

"Without a firm or improving business environment for gaming companies, it is very difficult for casino stocks to perform well," they wrote.

Portland Business Journal Writes About the Passing of Ferguson Wellman Co-Founder Norb Wellman

Ferguson Wellman co-founder dies at age 82

by Matthew Kish

Norb Wellman, who co-founded one of Oregon's most prominent wealth management firms, died Saturday from complications related to a stroke he suffered in 2013.

He was 82.

Wellman and Joe Ferguson co-founded the firm that became Ferguson WellmanCapital Management nearly 40 years ago. The firm has more than 715 clients and management $4.3 billion in assets.

"He displayed tremendous courage to start something from nothing in the late 1970s when he founded a firm that would ultimately become Ferguson Wellman," said CEO Jim Rudd, in a statement. "In a business that can become very emotional at times, no one can think of a time when Norb ever raised his voice. He was always the one who brought calm and level-headedness to every situation. He was so self-effacing — so concerned about our clients and the well-being of everyone in our company."

Wellman retired in 2004.

He remained involved with numerous organizations, including the Western Rivers Conservancy, Oregon State University Foundation and Oregon State athletics.

Wellman played collegiate baseball at Oregon State, leading the Beavers to an appearance in the 1952 College World Series. He held a bachelor's and master's degree from the university.

Wellman's family is establishing an OSU Baseball scholarship in his name. Contributions can be sent to the Oregon State University Foundation, 850 S.W. 35th Street, Corvallis, OR 97333. Contributions can also be made online.

Remembrances can also be made to Western Rivers Conservancy, for which Wellman served as a founding board member between 2002 and 2011. Contributions to WRC will honor Wellman and his efforts to further Oregonians’ connections with wild rivers, wild fish and wild places.

Ferguson Wellman Ranked a “Top RIA” by Financial Advisor

Ferguson Wellman Capital Management has been named by Financial Advisor magazine as a top investment company. Financial Advisor named Ferguson Wellman 44th out of 203 U.S. firms in the $1 billion-and-over asset category of their RIA rankings. Ferguson Wellman is the highest-ranked firm headquartered in Portland, Oregon. The listing is created by tracking distcretionary and nondiscretionary assets under management according to each firm’s ADV.

“We are fortunate that our firm has consistently experienced growth, not only in clients and assets under management but also employees and breadth of investment offerings and services,” said Mark Kralj, principal. “We attribute much of our growth to the confidence and trust clients have in us as well as the professionals in accounting, estate planning and private banking who we work with on behalf of our shared clients.”

Founded in 1975, Ferguson Wellman Capital Management is a privately owned investment advisory firm, serving clients with investable assets starting at $3 million. As of 2015, the firm works with more than 700 clients and manages over $4 billion that comprises separately managed accounts for individuals and families; foundations and endowments; and corporate and Taft-Hartley plans. West Bearing Investments, a division of Ferguson Wellman, serves individuals and institutions with assets starting at $750,000. All company information listed above reflects 6/30/15 data.

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Ferguson Wellman Ranked Second on Portland Business Journal Money Management Firms List

Ferguson Wellman Capital Management is pleased to announce that the firm has been named by Portland Business Journal as a top money management firm in their 2015 Wealth Management and Financial Services Guide publication. Portland Business Journal ranked Ferguson Wellman second in Oregon and Southwest Washington on their list of 25 money management companies. The listing was created by calculating the total number of assets under management for Oregon and Clark County, Washington clients as of the second quarter of 2015.

“We are delighted to be honored by the Business Journal. However, what is of utmost importance to us is the trust our clients place in our firm. That means more than any award or ranking ever could,” said Jim Rudd, chief executive officer.

Ferguson Wellman Capital Management builds and manages customized investment portfolios of $3 million or more for individuals, families, foundations, endowments and corporate retirement plans. With a majority of the investment portfolios comprising individual securities, Ferguson Wellman’s team of in-house analysts make decisions regarding asset allocation, sector weights and security selection directly for our clients.

Founded in 1975, Ferguson Wellman is a privately owned registered investment advisor headquartered in the Pacific Northwest. With more than 640 clients in 36 states, the firm manages $4.2 billion. Ferguson Wellman also serves individuals and institutions through West Bearing Investments, a division that manages portfolios with investments of $750,000 or more. (data as of 6/30/15)

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Krys-Rusoff Appointed to Metro Exposition and Recreation Committee

Deidra Krys-Rusoff, senior vice president and portfolio manager,  has been appointed to the Metro Exposition and Recreation Commission (MERC). While new to the MERC, Krys-Rusoff is not new to Metro, having joined the Oregon Zoo Bond Citizens Oversight Committee in 2010, serving as vice chair and chair. MERC works to protect the public investment in three of Metro’s visitor venues: Oregon Convention Center, Portland Expo Center and Portland 5’s Centers for the Arts. Scott Robinson, Metro’s deputy chief operating officer, said Krys-Rusoff was an obvious choice for the position. “Deidra comes from the financial sector. She’s involved in bond markets, which has really helped our oversight committee. She is able to communicate the technical information to the rest of the committee in a way they can understand.”

“Deidra’s commitment to serve our community is very admirable and consistent with the value she brings to our clients and company every day. We are proud of her accomplishments and leadership,” said Jim Rudd, principal and chief executive officer of Ferguson Wellman.

Ferguson Wellman Capital Management Ranked 32 on Forbes Magazine’s Top 100 Wealth Managers List

PORTLAND, Ore. – May 1, 2015 – Ferguson Wellman Capital Management was named by Forbes Magazine as a top wealth management firm. This is the third year that Ferguson Wellman was represented on the Forbes list. Specifically, Forbes named Ferguson Wellman 32nd on the “Top 100 Wealth Managers” list. The data for the rankings is provided by RIA Database and is based on the total discretionary assets under management by year-end 2014. Ferguson Wellman is the only firm to be named in Oregon and one of three firms listed that is located in the Pacific Northwest.

“We appreciate this recognition from Forbes,” said Jim Rudd, principal and chief executive officer. “We are fortunate to experience annual growth in assets and new clients, and we appreciate the work of everyone in our company who is focused on seeking investment excellence and earning lifelong relationships.”

Founded in 1975, Ferguson Wellman Capital Management is a privately owned registered investment adviser that serves over 700 clients with assets starting at $3 million. The firm works with individuals and institutions in 36 states with a concentration of those clients in the West. Ferguson Wellman manages $4.3 billion comprising union and corporate retirement plans; endowments and foundations; and separately managed accounts for individuals and families. In 2013, West Bearing Investments was established, a division of Ferguson Wellman, that serves clients with assets starting at $750,000. All company information listed above reflects 3/31/15 data.

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Methodology From Forbes: Data for the Top Wealth Managers list is compiled by our partners at RIA Database. Candidate firms qualify based on both quantitative and qualitative criteria. This year we expanded the list to 100 firms, and ranked them by assets under management for year-end 2014, reported as of March 31, 2015. Members of the list must manage at least 50% of their assets on behalf of retail clients, can not run a broker-dealer (they can be affiliated with one), can not be a bank (trust companies are permitted), and must be performing wealth management services. Firms can not have had any regulatory, civil or criminal disclosures. The list looks beyond exclusively fee-only advisors because the RIA industry is evolving to incorporate more hybrid models as more representatives break away from broker-dealer models but carry along old business that includes some commission-based work.

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Oregon Business Magazine Names Ferguson Wellman a Top Financial Planner/Money Manager in its 2015 Power Book

PORTLAND, Ore. – January 12, 2015 – Ferguson Wellman Capital Management is pleased to announce that the firm has been named by Oregon Business Magazine as a top financial planner/manager in their annual Power Book publication. Oregon Business Magazine ranked Ferguson Wellman third in the state on their list of 41 financial planning companies. The listing was created by calculating the total number of assets under management in Oregon.

“We are very flattered by this honor, but feel most satisfied that we have our clients’ confidence and trust. That is truly paramount to us,” said Jim Rudd, chief executive officer.

Ferguson Wellman Capital Management builds and manages customized investment portfolios of $3 million or more for individuals, families, foundations, endowments and corporate retirement plans. With a majority of the investment portfolios comprising individual securities, Ferguson Wellman’s team of in-house analysts make decisions regarding asset allocation, sector weights and security selection directly for our clients.

Founded in 1975, Ferguson Wellman is a privately owned registered investment advisor headquartered in the Pacific Northwest. With more than 706 clients in 36 states, the firm manages $4.1 billion. Ferguson Wellman also serves individuals and institutions through West Bearing Investments, a division that manages portfolios with investments of $750,000 or more. (data as of 12/31/15)

Financial Planning Magazine Names Ferguson Wellman Capital Management on Top Registered Investment Advisers List

PORTLAND, Ore. – January 1, 2015 – Ferguson Wellman Capital Management was recently informed that the firm was named by Financial Planning to their “Top 100 Registered Investment Advisers Firms” list as well as their “50 Fastest Growing RIA Firms.” The Financial Planning list has strict requirements, with the editors of the rankings excluding firms with broker-dealer and insurance company affiliations, as well as and large outside owners. This year they aimed to remove firms that sell commission-generating investments, such as annuities. The only companies on the list are organizations that provide true wealth management to more than 50 percent of their individual client base. The rankings were compiled with data from Form ADV filings as of September 24, 2014.

“Everyone at Ferguson Wellman is very gratified by our recent acknowledgement in Financial Planning. We appreciate being mentioned alongside our peers, but quite frankly what means the most to us is the trusting relationship that we continually earn with each client we serve,” said James H. Rudd, principal and chief executive officer.

Founded in 1975, Ferguson Wellman Capital Management is a privately owned registered investment adviser that serves over 700 clients with assets starting at $3 million. The firm works with individuals and institutions in 36 states with a concentration of those clients in the West. Ferguson Wellman manages $4.1 billion that comprises union and corporate retirement plans; endowments and foundations; and separately managed accounts for individuals and families. In 2013, West Bearing Investments was established, a division of Ferguson Wellman, that serves clients with assets starting at $750,000. All company information listed above reflects 12/31/14 data.

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Methodology and Disclosure: Rankings compiled by data from Form ADV filings as of September 2014, less broker-dealer and insurance company affiliated advisers.

Ferguson Wellman Capital Management Recognized as One of Portland Business Journal’s Most Admired Companies

PORTLAND, Ore. – December 4, 2014 – Ferguson Wellman Capital Management is pleased to announce that the firm has been named by the Portland Business Journal as one of the Most Admired Companies. Of the twelve financial services companies listed in the top ten (one spot was a three-way tie), the firm was ranked fifth. This is the tenth consecutive year that the company has made this exclusive list. The list is compiled by surveying over 2,600 CEOs across the state of Oregon and southwest Washington. The CEOs were asked to select three companies they most admired in eight industries. They were also asked to rate the two companies they selected in each category on the following attributes: (1) innovation (2) quality of services or products (3) community involvement and (4) quality of management and (5) branding and marketing.

“We are thrilled to have been selected, along with many other companies that we respect and admire throughout this great state,” said Steve Holwerda, CFA, chief operating officer and principal.

Founded in 1975, Ferguson Wellman Capital Management is a privately owned investment advisory firm, established in the Pacific Northwest. With more than 690 clients, the firm manages $4.1 billion in assets that comprise union and corporate retirement plans; endowments and foundations; and individuals. (as of 9/30/14)

Ferguson Wellman Named a Leader in Corporate Philanthropy

PORTLAND, Ore. – September 23, 2014 – Ferguson Wellman Capital Management has been named by the Portland Business Journal as a leader in corporate philanthropy in Oregon and southwest Washington. Ferguson Wellman was ranked eighth in the medium-sized companies category at the Business Journal’s annual Corporate Philanthropy Awards luncheon. Company submission to the process included number of employees, amount of dollars contributed and number of volunteer hours completed in 2013.

“This is an honor and recognition shared by everyone in our firm. It is gratifying to join other like-minded companies that make this city a better place to live and work,” said Jim Rudd, principal and chief executive officer.

Founded in 1975, Ferguson Wellman Capital Management is a privately owned registered investment advisor, headquartered in the Pacific Northwest. With more than 670 clients in 35 states, the firm manages $4.1 billion. Ferguson Wellman also serves individuals and institutions through West Bearing Investments, a division that manages portfolios with investments of $750,000 or more. (data as of 6/30/14)

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InvestmentNews Names Ferguson Wellman Top RIA Firm in Oregon

PORTLAND, Ore. – September 9, 2014 – Ferguson Wellman Capital Management has been named the top registered investment advisory firm in the state of Oregon. For the top RIA list, InvestmentNews qualified the list of firms based on data firms listed in Form ADV to the Securities and Exchange Commission in 2014. Many criteria were considered for the listing. Among them were total assets under management and financial planning services. Also, neither the firm nor its representatives can be actively engaged in business as a representative of a broker-dealer.

“It is always gratifying to be mentioned alongside your peers when it comes to assets under management and percentage gained year-over-year. Equally important to us is the trusting relationships we have earned with each of our clients. After all, it is their assets that have allowed us to be mentioned in the first place,” said James H. Rudd, principal and chief executive officer.

Founded in 1975, Ferguson Wellman Capital Management is a privately owned registered investment adviser that serves over 650 clients with assets starting at $3 million. The firm works with individuals and institutions in 35 states with a concentration of those clients in the West. Ferguson Wellman manages $4 billion that comprises union and corporate retirement plans; endowments and foundations; and separately managed accounts for individuals and families. In 2013, West Bearing Investments was established, a division of Ferguson Wellman, that serves clients with assets starting at $750,000. All company information listed above reflects 6/30/14 data.

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Methodology: InvestmentNews qualified 1,442 firms headquartered in the United States based on data reported on Form ADV to the Securities and Exchange Commission as of May 1, 2014. To qualify, firms must have met the following criteria: (1) latest ADV filing date is either on or after Jan. 1 (2) total AUM is at least $100M, (3) does not have employees who are registered representatives of a broker-dealer, (4) provided investment advisory services to clients during the most recently completed fiscal year, (5) no more than 50% of regulatory assets under management is attributable to pooled investment vehicles (other than investment companies), (6) no more than 25% of amount of regulatory assets under management is attributable to pension and profit-sharing plans (but not the plan participants), (7) no more than 25% of amount of regulatory assets under management is attributable to corporations or other businesses, (8) does not receive commissions, (9) provides financial planning services, (10) is not actively engaged in business as a broker-dealer (registered or unregistered), (11) is not actively engaged in business as a registered representative of a broker-dealer, (12) has neither a related person who is a broker-dealer/municipal securities dealer/government securities broker or dealer (registered or unregistered) nor one who is an insurance company or agency.

Visit data.InvestmentNews.com/RIA for more complete profiles and financials.

Brad Houle Article in Portland Business Journal

Brad Houle, CFA, executive vice president of research, recently authored a by-line article that was included in the Portland Business Journal’s 2014 Wealth Management and Financial Services Guide. This publication is sponsored annually by the CFA Society of Portland.

In the article, Houle states, “While bonds do not offer a compelling value at this point, they are a necessary component of many portfolios for both individual and institutional investors.” Houle is a member of Ferguson Wellman’s fixed income team and manages the firm’s REIT investment strategy.

Click here to read “A yield austerity; how not to get burned in the bond market.”

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Jason Norris Discusses Microsoft Restructuring on KGW

Jason Norris, CFA, spoke with KGW’s Joe Smith to share his thoughts on the impact of Microsoft’s restructuring from an investor’s perspective.  Please click here to see the video.

Financial Times Ranks Ferguson Wellman Capital Management on Top Registered Investment Advisers List

PORTLAND, Ore. – July 1, 2014 – Ferguson Wellman Capital Management was recently informed that the firm was named by Financial Times to their inaugural “300 Top Registered Investment Advisers List”. The Financial Times compiled the list of RIA firms by soliciting applications from more than 2,000 independent RIA firms who had $300 million or more in assets. They judged the firms on six categories which resulted in a numeric score for each adviser. The areas they took into consideration included assets under management, growth of assets under management, number of years the firm has been in existence, the number and depth of industry certifications of staff, the SEC compliance record of the firm and accessibility of the firm online. According to Financial Times, only independent and elite firms were considered for this designation and the average firm listed on the 300 list manages more than $2.5 billion in assets under management and serves over 3,000+ clients.

“Everyone at Ferguson Wellman is very gratified by our recent acknowledgement in the Financial Times. We appreciate being mentioned alongside our peers, but quite frankly what means the most to us is the trusting relationship that we continually earn with each client we serve,” said James H. Rudd, principal and chief executive officer.

Founded in 1975, Ferguson Wellman Capital Management is a privately owned registered investment adviser that serves over 650 clients with assets starting at $3 million. The firm works with individuals and institutions in 35 states with a concentration of those clients in the West. Ferguson Wellman manages $3.9 billion that comprises union and corporate retirement plans; endowments and foundations; and separately managed accounts for individuals and families. In 2013, West Bearing Investments was established, a division of Ferguson Wellman, that serves clients with assets starting at $750,000. All company information listed above reflects 3/31/14 data.

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Methodology and Disclosure: The 2014 Financial Times Top 300 Registered Investment Advisors is an independent listing produced by the Financial Times (June, 2014). The Financial Times 300 is based on data gathered from RIA firms, regulatory disclosures, and the FT’s research. As identified by the Financial Times, the listing reflected each practice’s performance in six primary areas, including assets under management, asset growth, compliance record, years in existence, credentials and accessibility. Neither the RIA firms nor their employees pay a fee to The Financial Times in exchange for inclusion in the Financial Times 300.

InvestmentNews Magazine Names Ferguson Wellman to Largest RIA and Biggest Gainers Lists

PORTLAND, Ore. – June 24, 2014 – Ferguson Wellman Capital Management is pleased to announce that the firm has been named to the Largest Fee-Only RIAs list and the Biggest Gainers list in the recent RIA Rundown 2014 issue in the June issue of InvestmentNews magazine. Ferguson Wellman is ranked 38^th and 22^nd, respectively. For the Largest Fee-Only RIA list, InvestmentNews qualified the list of RIA firms based on the data the firms provided in Form ADV to the Securities and Exchange Commission in 2014. Many criteria were considered for the listing, among them the total of assets under management must be at least $100 million, firms must provide financial planning services and neither the firm nor its representatives may be actively engaged in business as a representative of a broker-dealer. The Biggest Gainers list was compiled by calculating the percentage of growth in total assets by the 50 largest fee-only RIAs. Ferguson Wellman is notably the only firm listed in the Pacific Northwest.

“While it is always gratifying to be mentioned alongside your peers when it comes to assets under management and percentage gained year over year – what is most important to us is the trusting relationships we have earned with each of our clients. After all, it is their assets that have allowed us to be mentioned in the first place,” said Jim Rudd, principal and chief executive officer.

Founded in 1975, Ferguson Wellman Capital Management is a privately owned registered investment adviser that serves over 650 clients with assets starting at $3 million. The firm works with individuals and institutions in 35 states with a concentration of those clients in the West. Ferguson Wellman manages $3.9 billion that comprises union and corporate retirement plans; endowments and foundations; and separately managed accounts for individuals and families. In 2013, West Bearing Investments was established, a division of Ferguson Wellman, that serves clients with assets starting at $750,000. All company information listed above reflects 3/31/14 data.

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Methodology:

InvestmentNews qualified 1,442 firms headquartered in the United States based on data reported on Form ADV to the Securities and Exchange Commission as of May 1, 2014. To qualify, firms must have met the following criteria: (1) latest ADV filing date is either on or after Jan. 1 (2) total AUM is at least $100M, (3) does not have employees who are registered representatives of a broker-dealer, (4) provided investment advisory services to clients during the most recently completed fiscal year, (5) no more than 50% of regulatory assets under management is attributable to pooled investment vehicles (other than investment companies), (6) no more than 25% of amount of regulatory assets under management is attributable to pension and profit-sharing plans (but not the plan participants), (7) no more than 25% of amount of regulatory assets under management is attributable to corporations or other businesses, (8) does not receive commissions, (9) provides financial planning services, (10) is not actively engaged in business as a broker-dealer (registered or unregistered), (11) is not actively engaged in business as a registered representative of a broker-dealer, (12) has neither a related person who is a broker-dealer/municipal securities dealer/government securities broker or dealer (registered or unregistered) nor one who is an insurance company or agency.

Regarding Biggest Gainers:

Rankings are based on unrounded figures and on the 50 largest fee-only RIAs. InvestmentNews qualified 1,442 firms headquartered in the United States based on data reported on Form ADV to the Securities and Exchange Commission as of May 1, 2014. To qualify, firms must have met the following criteria: (1) latest ADV filing date is either on or after Jan. 1 (2) total AUM is at least $100M, (3) does not have employees who are registered representatives of a broker-dealer, (4) provided investment advisory services to clients during the most recently completed fiscal year, (5) no more than 50% of regulatory assets under management is attributable to pooled investment vehicles (other than investment companies), (6) no more than 25% of amount of regulatory assets under management is attributable to pension and profit-sharing plans (but not the plan participants), (7) no more than 25% of amount of regulatory assets under management is attributable to corporations or other businesses, (8) does not receive commissions, (9) provides financial planning services, (10) is not actively engaged in business as a broker-dealer (registered or unregistered), (11) is not actively engaged in business as a registered representative of a broker-dealer, (12) has neither a related person who is a broker-dealer/municipal securities dealer/government securities broker or dealer (registered or unregistered) nor one who is an insurance company or agency.

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Carkin, Faulkner and Krys-Rusoff Invited to Buy More Company Stock

PORTLAND, Ore. – June 10, 2014 – Ferguson Wellman Capital Management recently invited three professionals to purchase additional company shares. Tim Carkin, CAIA, CMT, Mary Faulkner and Deidra Krys-Rusoff accepted the offer, increasing their ownership stake in Ferguson Wellman. Carkin has been with the firm since 2003 and currently heads Ferguson Wellman’s trading and operations departments. Faulkner joined Ferguson Wellman in 2006 and leads the firm’s branding and communications efforts. Krys-Rusoff, who recently celebrated 10 years with Ferguson Wellman, oversees the firm’s municipal bond strategy for client portfolios.

“Tim, Mary and Deidra have all grown the positions they were in when they were first hired,” says Steve Holwerda, CFA, principal and chief operating officer. “We are a better company today because of what they have accomplished in their work.”

In addition to their responsibilities at Ferguson Wellman, these senior vice presidents serve in leadership roles with various organizations in the community. Krys-Rusoff chairs the Oregon Zoo Bond Oversight Committee and is a board member of the YMCA’s Southeast Regional Childcare Council. Faulkner chairs the Lone Fir Cemetery Foundation board, serves on the honorary council for Portland State’s Center for Women’s Leadership and is on the community outreach committee for All Saints School. Carkin is a board member of the Education Recreational Adventures and Oregon Council on Economic Education. He also chairs the Sherwood Budget Committee.

Founded in 1975, Ferguson Wellman Capital Management is a privately owned registered investment adviser that serves more than 650 clients with assets starting at $3 million. The firm works with individuals and institutions in 35 states with a concentration of those clients in the West. Ferguson Wellman manages $3.9 billion that comprises retirement plans; endowments and foundations; and separately managed accounts for individuals and families. In 2013, West Bearing Investments was established, a division of Ferguson Wellman, that manages investment portfolios starting at $750,000. All company information listed above reflects 3/31/14 data.

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