Seasoned financial advisors working with founders and business owners 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 own a business or founded a company, you likely face complex decisions about growth, taxes, and succession planning. Without focused expertise, it's easy to overlook how your personal and business finances intertwine, leading to missed opportunities or costly mistakes. Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience navigating these challenges, helping you align your business goals with your financial future.
- Business and personal finance integration. Look for advisors who consider how your business cash flow and personal income affect each other, not just one side.
- Tax strategy awareness. Oregon's relatively high income taxes mean advisors should plan to minimize your tax burden across both business and personal returns.
- Succession and exit planning. Confirm they help you prepare for selling or passing on your business, not just day-to-day management.
- Long-term growth focus. Ask how they support scaling your business while securing your retirement and family goals.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Jeffrey K
Series 66
Bend, OR
Private Advisor Group, LLC
Jeffrey Klein's 24 years of experience and focus on founder/business owner clients in Oregon equip him to address complex financial needs like tax strategies and succession planning. Operating through Mariner Advisor Network, he offers flexible fee structures including flat fees and hourly rates, and specializes in equity compensation tax strategy and private investments, distinguishing him from others by combining deep expertise with adaptable payment options and a local presence in Bend.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $330,212
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David S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Lake Oswego, OR
Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC
David Stockton's 32 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address the complex financial needs of founders and business owners in Oregon, including tax strategy and succession planning. Affiliated with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, a large firm managing over $28 billion, he offers flat-fee and hourly financial planning options, serving high-net-worth clients with a focus on ESG investing, which may differentiate him from other seasoned advisors in the region.
Experience: 33 years
Avg account: $831,870
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Todd C
Series 63, Series 65
Lake Oswego, OR
Executive Investment Services, LLC
Todd Caudle's 36 years of experience and expertise in tax strategies for small businesses and business exit planning make him well-suited to address the complex financial needs of founders and business owners in Oregon. His firm offers flat-fee business consulting services and discretionary portfolio management, catering to high-net-worth clients, which distinguishes him from others by combining personalized consulting with comprehensive investment and executive-benefit solutions.
Experience: 36 years
Avg account: $1,299,496
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Sherman O
Series 63, Series 65
Salem, OR
Cetera
Sherman Ober's 38 years of experience and focus on founder/business owner clients in Oregon equip him to address complex financial needs like tax strategies and retirement plans tailored for business owners. Operating within Cetera, a large firm offering diverse portfolio management and financial planning services, he provides flexible fee structures including flat fees and hourly consulting, distinguishing him from advisors with more rigid pricing models.
Experience: 39 years
Avg account: $306,089
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Kathy P
Series 63, Series 65
Aloha, OR
LPL Financial
Kathy Phillips brings 29 years of experience advising founders and business owners in Oregon, with expertise in retirement plans for business owners and tax-loss harvesting, which can help integrate business and personal finances effectively. Operating through LPL Financial, a large firm offering flat-fee financial planning, she supports clients with diverse investment solutions and personalized consulting, distinguishing her from advisors with smaller firm affiliations or different fee structures.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $399,489
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