CFP®-certified, wealth management financial advisors in Salem, 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.

You might seek a wealth management advisor if you're juggling multiple financial goals like saving for retirement, managing investments, and planning for taxes all at once. Without focused expertise, it's easy to overlook how these pieces fit together, leading to missed opportunities or unnecessary risks. CFP® certification means these advisors have comprehensive training in financial planning, which can help you navigate complex decisions.

  • Integrated goal planning. Ask how they balance your short-term needs with long-term wealth growth to avoid conflicting strategies.
  • Tax-aware investing. Confirm they consider Oregon's relatively high income taxes when recommending investment moves.
  • Risk management approach. Understand how they tailor risk levels to your personal comfort and financial situation, not just market trends.
  • Ongoing plan adjustments. Check how often they revisit your plan to adapt to life changes and evolving financial landscapes.

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Matthew M

CFP®, Series 63

Bend, OR

Fidelity

Matthew Metos is a CFP® professional with nine years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Fidelity Investments and has prior experience at Loring, Wolcott and Coolidge Trust Company, LLC. Metos holds a Series 63 license and works out of Bend, Oregon. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and manages a variety of advisory roles including fund and multi-manager strategies.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Active portfolio management

George C

Series 66

Salem, OR

Merrill

George Carter is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Salem, Oregon. He works with individuals, business owners, and their families to simplify their finances by building holistic financial approaches tailored to their unique situations. His services include retirement planning, cash flow management, business succession planning, credit and lending needs, and generational education saving strategies, leveraging the investment insights of Merrill alongside banking and lending solutions from Bank of America. Mr. Carter holds a Bachelor's Degree from Linfield College and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He emphasizes developing personalized financial strategies to help clients pursue their long-term goals with confidence, working closely one-on-one to address the challenges they face in managing their financial lives. He resides in Salem with his wife, Abby, and their two children. Outside of his professional work, George enjoys stand-up paddling and golf. He has also volunteered with the McNary High School football program from 2013 to 2015 and has been involved with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA).

Wealth management Business succession planning Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General retirement planning
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Maria S

Series 66

Salem, OR

Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc.

Maria Spores is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She has worked with affiliated entities of Bankers Life since 2021 and serves as a Unit Field Trainer, recruiting and training insurance agents. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and investment consulting primarily to mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals. The firm focuses on customized asset allocation, tax efficiency, and a mix of analytical approaches to portfolio management.

Wealth management Retired
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Justin C

Series 66

Salem, OR

LPL Financial

Justin Campbell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Salem, Oregon, holding the Series 66 designation and having seven years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2018 and also has experience working with Salem Keizer Public Schools. Outside of his advisory role, he operates Campbell Wealth Management LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions through a national network. The firm offers various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by research and model portfolios.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

Jeffrey D

CFP®, Series 66

Salem, OR

Edward Jones

Jeffrey Davis is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2013. Based in Salem, OR, he holds the Series 66 designation. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in real estate through ownership of Davis Land Holdings LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Family Business Business ownership considerations Multi-generational wealth transfer Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Intergenerational Families
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Jared F

Series 65

Huntington Beach, CA

Northwest Asset Management

Jared Fruth is a financial advisor at Northwest Asset Management with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Securities America, Inc., KMS Financial Services, Inc., Oppenheimer Funds, and John Paul Mitchell Systems. Northwest Asset Management is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.6 billion for nearly 3,000 clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charities, and corporations. The firm employs a customized, fiduciary approach using Modern Portfolio Theory and strategic asset allocation, combining fundamental and technical analysis to build diversified portfolios with periodic rebalancing.

Retirement income strategy Wealth management Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner
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Elizabeth B

Series 66

New York, NY

J.P. Morgan Securities

Elizabeth Brown is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in New York, NY, where she has worked since 2012. She has 26 years of industry experience. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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David H

Series 65

Irvine, CA

Martin Wealth Management, LLC

David Hart is a financial advisor with Martin Wealth Management, LLC in Irvine, CA. He holds a Series 65 credential and has 15 years of industry experience. Hart previously worked with Safeguard Investment Advisory Group and LifePro Asset Management. He is also a Certified Financial Fiduciary and volunteers as an instructor with the Foundation for Fiduciary Education, providing unbiased fiduciary financial education to the public. Martin Wealth Management offers investment advisory services primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients by co-advising and directing accounts to a third-party money manager, Matson Money. The firm focuses on client onboarding, documentation, and ongoing review of third-party manager accounts rather than direct asset management.

Medicare planning Annuities
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Hassan A

Series 65, Series 63

Rockville, MD

LPL Financial

Hassan Al Kadhimi is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. He is registered with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Amanda S

Series 66

Ft. Wayne, IN

Raymond James & Associates

Amanda Scheele is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Lucky Duck, a venture she has been part of since 2025. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Sarah C

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Boston, MA

Santander Securities LLC

Sarah Currier Barrella is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in financial advisory services. She currently works at Santander Securities LLC and Santander Bank, NA, having previously held positions at TD Bank and Citizens Securities, Inc. Barrella is based in Boston, MA. Santander Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base with approximately $3.14 billion in regulatory assets under management across 10,800 client relationships. The firm offers investment advisory services, portfolio management through wrap-fee programs, and financial planning, operating both as a registered investment adviser and a FINRA-registered broker-dealer.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting General retirement planning Income planning Founder/Business Owner
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Elanna G

CFP®, Series 66

Cleveland, OH

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Elanna Gould is a CFP® professional with six years of experience, currently advising at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Cleveland, OH. Her background includes roles at PepsiCo and The Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Center, as well as academic experience at The Ohio State University. She is also an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm provides a range of portfolio management options, proprietary and third-party strategies, and various custody platforms tailored to client objectives.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Annuities Self-Employed
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Ethan S

CFP®, Series 65

Auburn Hills, MI

Plante Moran FInancial Advisors

Ethan Siekkinen is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with Plante Moran Financial Advisors. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at J Wilson Wealth Management. Outside of financial advising, he has experience in the lawn care business with Rizzo Lawn Care. Plante Moran Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate-planning services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and managing both discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Jace H

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Rockwall, TX

Rockwall Wealth Management

Jace Hart is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience and currently serves as a financial advisor at Rockwall Wealth Management. His prior experience includes roles at Leo Wealth, LPL Financial, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Rockwall Wealth Management provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm emphasizes diversified, low-cost ETF model portfolios with a focus on tax efficiency, liquidity, and systematic macro tilts, offering both traditional and advanced investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy
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Jeffrey M

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66

Greenville, DE

Investment Management & Planning LLC

Jeffrey Macdonald is a CFP® and ChFC® with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Investment Management & Planning LLC since 2010 and is also affiliated with LPL Financial LLC. Investment Management & Planning LLC provides fee-based investment advisory and comprehensive financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, offering portfolio management on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases. The firm emphasizes ongoing account supervision and individualized asset allocation, often utilizing LPL-sponsored platforms and model portfolios.

General retirement planning Business succession planning Tax strategies for small businesses Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Retired Mid-Career Professionals Established Professionals

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