Independent, factor investing / smart beta financial advisors in Hillsboro, OR
The right financial advisor for you depends on how you weigh location, expertise, experience, the clients they typically serve, and how they work with you.
If you want to use factor investing or smart beta strategies, you likely seek to improve returns by targeting specific investment drivers like value or momentum. Without an advisor who truly understands these approaches, you might end up with a generic portfolio that misses the nuances of factor timing and risk exposure. Independent advisors here operate without ties to big firms, which can mean more flexibility in choosing factor-based funds.
- Factor selection insight. Ask how they decide which factors to emphasize and when, as timing can affect your portfolio's performance.
- Risk management focus. Confirm they monitor how factor exposures interact with market cycles to avoid unintended risks.
- Cost awareness. Factor investing can involve higher fees; check how they balance costs against expected benefits.
- Customization ability. See if they tailor factor strategies to your goals rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Brenda M
Series 63, Series 65
Portland, OR
Cerity partners LLC
Brenda Mccombs specializes in factor investing and smart beta strategies, supported by 19 years of experience and a focus on high-net-worth clients in the Portland area. Her firm, Cordant Wealth Partners, offers a tiered fee structure and integrates comprehensive wealth management services, including retirement and tax planning, which may provide a more tailored and cost-aware approach compared to other independent advisors nearby.
Experience: 20 years
Avg account: $4,574,620
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Peter D
CFP®, CFA®, Series 66
Lake Oswego, OR
Taurus Capital Advisors, LLC
Peter De Graff offers expertise in factor investing and smart beta strategies, supported by his CFP®, CFA®, and Series 66 credentials and six years of experience. Operating independently through Taurus Capital Advisors, he provides flat-fee comprehensive financial planning with a focus on tax-conscious, diversified portfolios, distinguishing him from others by integrating tax preparation services and serving a range of clients including individuals and charitable organizations.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $874,336
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Craig S
CFP®, CFA®, ChFC®, Series 66
Portland, OR
von Borstel & Associates
Craig Smith's expertise in factor investing and smart beta strategies, combined with his 18 years of experience and credentials including CFP®, CFA®, and ChFC®, equips him to manage nuanced factor exposures effectively. Operating independently at von Borstel & Associates near Hillsboro, he serves high-net-worth clients with a focus on diversified portfolios and offers both discretionary management and fee-based insurance products, differentiating him through a comprehensive, client-focused approach.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $1,362,931
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Ted T
Series 65
Clackamas, OR
Strategic Finance Inc.
Ted Taplett offers expertise in factor investing and smart beta strategies through Strategic Finance Inc., utilizing a proprietary three-factor approach that targets market, value, and momentum factors tailored to client goals. Unlike some advisors, he provides flat-fee consulting projects negotiated case-by-case and serves both individual and high-net-worth clients from Clackamas, OR, bringing experience from Household and the CFA Institute.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $462,500
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Alexander K
CFP®, Series 66
West Linn, OR
Avier Wealth Advisors
Alexander Krider specializes in factor investing and smart beta strategies, leveraging 17 years of experience and CFP® certification to serve high-net-worth clients with tailored portfolios. Based in West Linn, OR, his firm, Avier Wealth Advisors, emphasizes diversified, low-cost ETFs guided by academic research, offering a structured multi-advisor approach that may provide more personalized service compared to larger firms.
Experience: 17 years
Avg account: $2,036,587
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