Role at Ferguson Wellman Capital Management
- Title on Schedule A
- Principal
- Control
- Nathan Ayotte is a control person of Ferguson Wellman Capital Management.
- Ownership
- The filed direct ownership band is 5% to 10%.
- Tenure
- Nathan Ayotte has held the filed role since December 2021.
The firm
Form ADV filed 9 June 2026
Career on record
Nathan Ayotte has been registered through Ferguson Wellman Capital Management since August 2008.
- – present · 18 yearsPortland, OR · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 104692
- Passed Series 24 and Series 4 · 2005
- Passed Series 55 · 2001
- Passed Series 7, Series 63 and Series 65 · 1999
Registrations and exams
Nathan Ayotte has a current investment-adviser registration in Oregon and has passed 6 qualifying exams.
| State | Scope | Status | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | Investment adviser representative | Approved | 5 August 2008 |
- Scope
- Investment adviser representative
- Status
- Approved
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 6 December 1999 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 3 December 1999 |
| Series 4 | Registered Options Principal Examination | 19 December 2005 |
| Series 24 | General Securities Principal Examination | 29 January 2005 |
| Series 55 | Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam | 13 April 2001 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 22 November 1999 |
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- Registered Options Principal Examination
- Name
- General Securities Principal Examination
- Name
- Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
Individual record
- Full name
- Nathan Miller Ayotte
- CRD
- 4052596
- Registration status
- Investment adviser registration
- Office
- 805 SOUTHWEST BROADWAY, SUITE 2100, Portland, OR 97205
- Firm bio
- fergusonwellman.com
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Background
Ferguson Wellman identifies Nathan Ayotte as a principal and portfolio manager who oversees staff, technology and operations. The firm says he previously worked at Scottrade and Bidwell & Company and earned a BS in psychology from the University of Oregon. Official firm biography
Common questions
Where does Nathan Ayotte work?
Nathan Ayotte has been Principal of Ferguson Wellman Capital Management, Inc. since December 2021, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Nathan Ayotte a financial advisor?
Yes. Nathan Ayotte has a current investment-adviser registration in Oregon, through Ferguson Wellman Capital Management since August 2008, as of 17 October 2026.
How many years of experience does Nathan Ayotte have?
Nathan Ayotte has worked in the financial industry for 18 years as of 17 October 2026, counted from 5 August 2008, across 1 adviser firm.
What exams has Nathan Ayotte passed?
Nathan Ayotte has passed 6 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 63, Series 65, Series 55, Series 24 and Series 4. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in November 1999.
Where is Nathan Ayotte based?
Nathan Ayotte’s registered office is in Portland, OR.
Leadership at Ferguson Wellman Capital Management
- Ezra KoverChief Compliance Officer
- Ralph ColeDirector
- Joshua FrankelDirector
- Steven HolwerdaManaging Director
- George HosfieldChief Investment Officer - Director
- Jason NorrisDirector
- Dean DordevicPrincipal
- Bradley HoulePrincipal
- Mary LagoPrincipal
- Tari KinatederPrincipal