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The listing was compiled based upon assets under management in Oregon. \r\n\r\n “Being included in rankings like this is validation of the trust we have built with our clients for nearly 50 years,” said [Ralph Cole, CFA](/team/ralph-cole), director of the firm. “We appreciate the recognition and applaud our peers’ success as well.”\r\n\r\n# # #\r\n\r\nFounded in 1975, Ferguson Wellman is a privately owned registered investment advisor established in the Pacific Northwest. As of December 31, 2023, the firm manages more than $8.4 billion for 990 clients that include individuals and families, Taft-Hartley and corporate retirement plans, and foundations and endowments with portfolios of $4 million or more. West Bearing Investments, a division of Ferguson Wellman, serves clients with assets starting at $1 million. Octavia Group provides fee-based personal financial services for Ferguson Wellman and West Bearing clients with assets starting at $10 million. Ferguson Wellman’s offices are located in Portland and Bellevue. Over the past year, Ferguson Wellman has been recognized through awards and rankings by [Barron’s](https://www.barrons.com/advisor/report/top-financial-advisors/ria?page=8&), [CNBC/FA 100](https://www.cnbc.com/2023/09/12/fa-100-cnbc-ranks-the-top-rated-financial-advisory-firms-of-2023.html), [Portland Business Journal](https://www.bizjournals.com/portland/subscriber-only/2023/12/08/financial-services--oregons-most-admired-companies.html), [Puget Sound Business Journal](https://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/subscriber-only/2023/06/02/seattle-area-wealth-and-asset-management-firms.html) and [Oregon Business Magazine](https://oregonbusiness.com/2024-power-book-financial-planners/).†\r\n\r\n*†Sources: Dow Jones & Company (awarded 9/18/23, data compiled by Barron’s Advisor 6/30/22-6/30/23); CNBC and Financial Advisor (awarded 9/12/23, data compiled 1/1/22-1/1/23); Puget Sound Business Journal (awarded 6/2/23, data compiled 1/1/22-1/1/23); Portland Business Journal (awarded 12/14/23, data compiled 8/7/23-7/30/23), Oregon Business (awarded 1/1/24, data compiled 9/30/23)*\r\n\r\n**Award Disclosures**\r\nOregon Business Magazine produced the 2024 Financial Planners Powerlist list by ranking the companies according to Oregon assets under management as of September 30, 2023. The research and ranking were gathered and distributed by Oregon Business. Ferguson Wellman (the firm) is not aware of any facts that would call into question the validity of the ranking. The firm does not believe this advertisement is inappropriate and is not aware of any unfavorable rating towards the firm. The rating category is financial planners in Oregon. The number of firms that responded to the survey was 11. The rating is not representative of any one client’s experience and is not indicative of Ferguson Wellman’s future performance. Ferguson Wellman did not pay a fee to participate in this survey. \r\n\r\nThese rankings may not be representative of any one client’s experience, are not endorsements and are not indicative of Ferguson Wellman’s future performance. Ferguson Wellman did not pay a fee to participate, but the firm did pay a licensing fee to use their corporate logos on marketing materials.\r\n\r\n**Disclosure**\r\n\r\n*The views expressed represent the opinion of Ferguson Wellman. The views are subject to change and are not intended as a forecast or guarantee of future results. This material is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute investment advice and is not intended as an endorsement of any specific investment. Statements of future expectations, estimates, projections and other forward-looking statements are based on available information and Ferguson Wellman’s views as of the time of these statements. Past performance may not be indicative of future results. Ferguson Wellman, Octavia Group and West Bearing do not provide tax, legal, insurance or medical advice. This material has been prepared for general educational purposes only and not as a substitute for qualified counsel who can determine how this information applies to you. We believe the information provided is from reliable sources but should not be assumed accurate or complete.*\r\n\r\n*Please see additional [disclosures](/disclosures/).*","Ferguson Wellman","By Ferguson Wellman",{"id":120,"alt":9,"caption":13,"assetUrl":121,"assetUrlXs":122,"assetUrlSm":123,"assetUrlMd":124,"assetUrlLg":125,"assetUrlXl":126,"assetUrlXxl":127,"width":45,"height":46},"1008","https://www.fergusonwellman.com/system/uploads/fae/image/asset/1008/NoCat_Blog.jpg","https://www.fergusonwellman.com/system/uploads/fae/image/asset/1008/xs_NoCat_Blog.jpg","https://www.fergusonwellman.com/system/uploads/fae/image/asset/1008/sm_NoCat_Blog.jpg","https://www.fergusonwellman.com/system/uploads/fae/image/asset/1008/md_NoCat_Blog.jpg","https://www.fergusonwellman.com/system/uploads/fae/image/asset/1008/lg_NoCat_Blog.jpg","https://www.fergusonwellman.com/system/uploads/fae/image/asset/1008/xl_NoCat_Blog.jpg","https://www.fergusonwellman.com/system/uploads/fae/image/asset/1008/xxl_NoCat_Blog.jpg",{"name":129,"slug":130},"Announcements","announcements",[132],{"name":27,"slug":28},1783546194888]