Meet the LPL Financial Advisors
At OSCU Wealth Management
Our LPL Financial Advisors can help you create a strategy, review performance and adjust as needed.
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John Kerekanich, AAMS®
John is dedicated to helping members understand investment strategies that support their financial goals. He offers financial workshops covering various topics including investment basics, saving for college and planning for retirement.
Call John if you need a financial partner to help you with your investment strategy, estate planning and asset transfer, life and long-term care insurance and more.
John is securities licensed in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oregon and Washington.
John Kerekanich, AAMS®
Financial Advisor, LPL Financial
541-714-4234 ext. 4234
jkerekanich@oregonstatecu.com
Chris Knackstedt, AAMS®
Chris offers financial education to members to help them pursue their goals and can assist with portfolio and retirement planning.
He is an LPL Financial Advisor with a background in insurance. Chris says he wanted to be a Financial Advisor to create impact for members and improve their lives through financial planning. Chris received his BS in Economics at Oregon State University.
When not working, Chris enjoys sports, cooking and playing chess.
He holds the series 7, 66 with LPL Financial, and insurance and LTC licenses.
Chris Knackstedt, AAMS®
Financial Advisor, LPL Financial
541-714-4161 ext. 4161
CKnackstedt@oregonstatecu.com
Stephen Fargher, MBA, ChFC®
Stephen brings nearly ten years of experience in financial services, with a strong foundation in helping individuals and families navigate complex financial decisions. He joined Oregon State Credit Union’s Wealth Management team as a Financial Advisor through LPL Financial in July 2025.
As a Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®), Stephen emphasizes personalized financial guidance rooted in education, strategic planning, and behavioral insights. His mission is to empower clients with clarity and confidence as they work toward their financial goals.
Stephen serves a diverse range of clients—from young professionals to retirees—and is particularly skilled in retirement planning strategies. He has extensive knowledge of individual and employer-sponsored plans, including Oregon PERS, and specializes in integrating these into comprehensive, tax-efficient retirement income & estate planning solutions.
Before joining OSCU, Stephen advised clients at Northwestern Mutual and New York Life. His earlier career includes overseas service in the U.S. Air Force from 2007 to 2014. He earned his MBA from Bushnell University in 2016.
Outside of work, Stephen enjoys exploring the outdoors with his family, running long distances, and walking his dog Ziggy through the trails and neighborhoods of the Pacific Northwest.
Stephen Fargher, MBA, ChFC®
Financial Advisor, LPL Financial
541-714-4296 ext. 4296
SFargher@oregonstatecu.com
Tristan Peterman, MBA, CFP®, ChFC®
Tristan has over 15 years of experience in the insurance and financial services industry. Prior to this role, he was a Private Client Advisor and Vice President of Investment Services with J.P. Morgan Chase. Tristan has been located at Oregon State Credit Union since March 2024.
As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional (CFP®), Tristan dedicates himself to understanding and appreciating each client’s unique financial situation. His approach blends critical elements of financial education, planning, and behavioral finance, and helps his clients to pursue their best financial future.
Tristan works with clients at all stages of life and has a strong belief in the value of a thoughtfully crafted financial plan. He has a deep understanding of individual and employer-sponsored retirement plans, including Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and how they can be best integrated into a tax-efficient retirement distribution solution.
When he’s not serving his clients, Tristan likes to stay active and enjoys spending time with his friends and family. He has a passion for wood turning, training at the gym, and exploring the Pacific Northwest in his Jeep Gladiator.
Tristan Peterman, MBA, CFP®, ChFC®
Financial Advisor, LPL Financial
541-714-4368 ext. 4368
tpeterman@oregonstatecu.com
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