Independent, factor investing / smart beta 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 looking to improve your portfolio by targeting specific investment factors like value, momentum, or quality, you need an advisor who understands how to balance these elements effectively. Without this expertise, you might end up with unintended risks or missed opportunities that don't align with your goals. Independent advisors here operate without ties to big firms, which can mean more flexibility in choosing factor strategies that fit your unique situation.
- Factor selection insight. Ask how they determine which factors to emphasize based on your risk tolerance and investment horizon.
- Smart beta implementation. Confirm how they integrate factor-based strategies into your existing portfolio to enhance returns without excessive turnover.
- Risk management approach. Understand how they monitor and adjust factor exposures to avoid concentration in any one area.
- Fee transparency. Since these advisors are independent, inquire about how their fees align with the complexity of managing factor-based investments.
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, making her well-suited to help clients in Oregon target specific investment factors like value and momentum. With 19 years of experience and a focus on high-net-worth clients, she offers a tiered AUM fee structure and integrates comprehensive wealth management services, including retirement and tax planning, through her independent firm Cordant Wealth Partners in Portland.
Experience: 20 years
Avg account: $4,574,620
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Anson L
Series 65
The Dalles, OR
von Borstel & Associates
Anson Lilienthal specializes in factor investing and smart beta strategies, making him well-suited to help clients in Oregon target specific investment factors like value and momentum. As an independent advisor at von Borstel & Associates, he offers a client-driven approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, serving high-net-worth individuals with a 1.15% AUM fee and hourly planning options up to $500, differentiating him through a blend of factor expertise and flexible fee structures.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $1,362,931
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Peter D
CFP®, CFA®, Series 66
Lake Oswego, OR
Taurus Capital Advisors, LLC
Peter De Graff specializes in factor investing and smart beta strategies, making him well-suited for investors in Oregon seeking to enhance portfolios through targeted investment factors. His firm, Taurus Capital Advisors, offers a team-driven, tax-conscious approach with flat-fee comprehensive planning for clients managing $750,000 or more, and Peter's credentials include CFP®, CFA®, and Series 66, distinguishing him with a strong blend of expertise and transparent fee structure.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $874,336
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Ted T
Series 65
Clackamas, OR
Strategic Finance Inc.
Ted Taplett specializes in factor investing and smart beta strategies, applying a proprietary three-factor approach that balances market, value, and momentum exposures to align with client goals. Operating independently with a flat-fee structure, he offers discretionary investment management and consulting services in Clackamas, Oregon, catering to individuals and high-net-worth clients, which may provide more personalized factor strategy implementation compared to advisors tied to larger firms.
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 tailor diversified portfolios using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs based on academic research. Located in West Linn, OR, he serves high-net-worth clients through Avier Wealth Advisors, an independent firm emphasizing transparent 1% AUM fees and a multi-advisor team with a structured succession plan, distinguishing him from other advisors in Oregon.
Experience: 17 years
Avg account: $2,036,587
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