Seasoned financial advisors working with HENRYs (high earners, not rich yet) 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 earning a high income but haven't yet built significant wealth, you might face unique challenges like managing cash flow while saving aggressively. Without focused guidance, it's easy to overlook how Oregon's relatively high income taxes impact your take-home pay and savings potential. Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience to help you navigate these complexities.
- Tax-aware cash flow planning. Look for advisors who factor in Oregon's income tax rates when helping you budget and save.
- Debt and savings balance. Ask how they recommend juggling student loans or mortgages alongside building emergency funds and retirement accounts.
- Investment pacing. Confirm they tailor investment strategies to your income growth trajectory, not just your current net worth.
- Career transition support. Check if they assist with financial planning during job changes or income fluctuations common for high earners not yet rich.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Sherman O
Series 63, Series 65
Salem, OR
Cetera
Sherman Ober's 38 years of experience and focus on high earners not yet rich make him well-equipped to address the financial challenges faced by this group in Oregon, including tax-aware cash flow planning and balancing debt with savings. Operating within Cetera, a large firm offering diverse portfolio management and retirement solutions, he provides flat-fee and hourly consulting options, distinguishing him from advisors with more traditional fee structures.
Experience: 39 years
Avg account: $306,089
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Ryan D
Series 66
Eugene, OR
RBC Capital Markets
Ryan Dwyer brings 21 years of experience advising high earners in Oregon, including those not yet wealthy, with expertise in tax-loss harvesting and managing concentrated stock positions. Operating from a large firm, RBC Capital Markets, he offers flat-fee options in select cases and serves executives and business owners, providing tailored investment strategies and financial planning that consider Oregon's tax environment and income growth trajectories.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $1,017,425
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Michael L
CFP®, Series 66
Lake Oswego, OR
D.A. DAVIDSON & Co.
Michael Larlee specializes in serving high earners in Oregon who are building wealth, offering expertise in wealth management and retirement income strategy tailored to this group's unique financial challenges. With 23 years of industry experience at D.A. Davidson & Co., a large firm providing comprehensive financial planning and ERISA retirement plan advisory, he supports clients including founders and executives, distinguishing himself with CFP® certification and a focus on established professionals.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $552,040
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Christopher B
CFP®, Series 66
Portland, OR
Ferguson Wellman Capital Management, Inc.
Christopher Bixby specializes in serving high earners not yet rich in Oregon, leveraging 21 years of experience and CFP® certification to address tax-aware cash flow planning and investment pacing tailored to income growth. His firm, Ferguson Wellman Capital Management, offers customized portfolios with a flat-fee structure, focusing on sustainable and alternative investments, which may appeal to clients seeking independent, seasoned guidance beyond typical wealth management.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $8,340,924
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Larry M
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66, Series 63
Clackamas, OR
Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC
Larry Mc Clanahan's 24 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to address the financial complexities faced by high earners in Oregon, including tax-aware cash flow planning and investment pacing. His affiliation with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, a large SEC-registered firm, provides access to a strategic investment process blending active and passive management, and his flexible fee structure ranges from flat fees to hourly consulting, distinguishing him from other seasoned advisors in the region.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $1,378,035
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