Ferguson Wellman is pleased to announce that Brad H. Houle, CFA, has joined the firm as senior vice president and member of the firm’s fixed income team.

With more than 20 years of experience in the investment management industry, Houle came to Ferguson Wellman after working for 17 years at Davidson Investment Advisors as co-portfolio manager for a large value dividend strategy and an intermediate-term fixed income strategy. Houle earned his Chartered Financial Analyst designation in 1999, completed an M.B.A. in business finance from the University of Oregon and graduated with honors from the University of Montana with a B.S. in business finance in 1991.

“Brad Houle brings a wide range of experience and a different perspective to the firm,” said George Hosfield, CFA, chief investment officer at Ferguson Wellman. “We are pleased to find someone with both investment experience and a desire to attract new clients.”

Northwest NewsChannel 8’s Joe Smith talks with George Hosfield, CFA, principal and chief investment officer, about how employers are recognizing and rewarding workers. Hosfield also comments on the possibility of more hiring by employers in 2013.

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Northwest NewsChannel 8’s Joe Smith talks with Mark Kralj, principal, about how trends in economic data seem to be improving, not deteriorating. How consumers feel about the economy is subjective, but there are indications that home ownership and retail sales are growing. A recent report from the Federal Reserve indicates that Oregon is one of three states anticipating growth greater than 4.5 percent in the next six months.  Click here to view the news story.

Northwest NewsChannel 8’s Joe Smith talks with Jason Norris, CFA, senior vice president of research, about the NYSE and NASDAQ closing for Hurricane Sandy.

He also speculates how the economic impact the super storm might affect the final days of the election.  Click here to view.