Independent, charitable giving & philanthropy financial advisors in Oregon
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're planning to make significant charitable donations or set up a philanthropy plan, you need an advisor who understands how to align your giving with your financial goals and tax situation. A common mistake is treating charitable giving as a one-time event rather than an ongoing strategy that evolves with your finances and values. Independent advisors here operate without firm constraints, which can mean more personalized attention to your unique giving goals.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm how they factor in Oregon's relatively high income taxes when structuring your gifts to maximize tax benefits.
- Giving strategy integration. Ask how they incorporate your philanthropy into your overall financial plan, not just as an add-on.
- Charitable vehicle knowledge. Look for advisors who can explain the pros and cons of different giving methods, like donor-advised funds or charitable trusts.
- Long-term relationship focus. Philanthropy often changes over time; check how they support ongoing adjustments to your giving plan.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Michelle W
Series 66
Lake Oswego, OR
Allium Financial Advisors, LLC
Michelle Wanless specializes in charitable giving and philanthropy, making her well-suited to help clients in Oregon integrate their giving strategies with their overall financial plans while considering tax impacts. With 23 years of experience at Allium Financial Advisors, LLC, she offers flat-fee planning and serves high-net-worth clients, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management alongside comprehensive financial consulting.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $2,974,144
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Kevin S
CFP®, CFA®, Series 66
Eugene, OR
Sittner & Nelson, LLC
Kevin Sittner specializes in charitable giving and philanthropy, making him well-suited to help clients in Oregon integrate their giving strategies with their overall financial plans. As a CFP® and CFA® with nine years of experience, he offers flat-fee and asset-based pricing through Sittner & Nelson, LLC, which manages nearly $896 million and focuses on long-term buy-and-hold investing, serving high-net-worth individuals and trusts.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $2,148,897
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Aaron N
Series 63, Series 65
Portland, OR
Shared Prosperity Group
Aaron Nielsen specializes in charitable giving and philanthropy, making him well-suited to help clients in Oregon integrate their giving strategies with their overall financial plans. His firm, Shared Prosperity Group, offers discretionary portfolio management with a long-term trading approach and dedicates at least 10% of gross monthly revenue to U.S. nonprofits, reflecting a strong commitment to philanthropy. Aaron's 12 years of experience and independent status provide personalized attention, with fees at 1.00% annually for assets over $50,000.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $680,248
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Jason L
Series 65
Portland, OR
Pilot Wealth Management
Jason Lesh specializes in charitable giving and philanthropy, making him well-suited to help clients in Oregon integrate their philanthropy into a comprehensive financial plan that considers tax impacts. With 15 years of experience and an independent approach at Pilot Wealth Management, he offers a value-oriented, tax-aware investment strategy and manages accounts primarily on a discretionary basis, differentiating him from advisors with less integrated or hands-on management styles.
Experience: 15 years
Avg account: $980,595
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Todd M
CFA®
Lake Oswego, OR
Boz & Company LLC
Todd Meier specializes in charitable giving and philanthropy, offering tailored financial planning that integrates philanthropy with overall financial goals, including tax considerations relevant to Oregon. As the sole advisor at Boz & Company LLC, he provides independent, flat-fee services with 12 years of experience and a value investing approach, distinguishing him from others by combining active portfolio management and specialized strategies like merger arbitrage.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $380,375
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