Independent, factor investing / smart beta financial advisors in Tigard, 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.
If you want to use factor investing or smart beta strategies, you likely seek to improve returns by targeting specific investment drivers like value or momentum. Without an independent advisor, you might face conflicts that steer you toward products that don't align with your goals.
- Clear factor explanation. Make sure the advisor can explain which factors they target and why those fit your financial situation.
- Portfolio integration. Ask how they combine factor strategies with your existing investments to balance risk and reward.
- Fee transparency. Independent advisors often have fewer product incentives; confirm how their fees work and what you pay for.
- Ongoing monitoring. Factor exposures can shift; check how the advisor tracks and adjusts your portfolio over time.
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, supported by 19 years of experience and a focus on high-net-worth clients in the Portland area. Her firm, Cordant Wealth Partners, offers a tiered AUM fee structure and integrates comprehensive wealth management services, including retirement and tax planning, which may provide a broader approach compared to other independent advisors in Tigard.
Experience: 20 years
Avg account: $4,574,620
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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, supported by his CFP® and CFA® credentials and six years of experience. Operating from Lake Oswego, OR, he offers flat-fee comprehensive financial planning with a focus on tax-conscious, diversified portfolios, distinguishing him from others by integrating tax preparation services and serving individual investors, charities, and businesses.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $874,336
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Craig S
CFP®, CFA®, ChFC®, Series 66
Portland, OR
von Borstel & Associates
Craig Smith offers expertise in factor investing and smart beta strategies, supported by 18 years of experience and credentials including CFP®, CFA®, and ChFC®. Based in Portland near Tigard, he works at von Borstel & Associates, which manages $576 million using Modern Portfolio Theory and diversified portfolios, providing both discretionary investment management and fee-based insurance products with transparent fees.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $1,362,931
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Ted T
Series 65
Clackamas, OR
Strategic Finance Inc.
Ted Taplett specializes in factor investing and smart beta strategies, using a proprietary three-factor approach that targets market, value, and momentum exposures to align with client goals. Operating independently with a flat-fee structure, he serves individuals and high-net-worth clients from Clackamas, OR, offering discretionary investment management and personalized consulting projects negotiated case-by-case.
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, applying academic research to build diversified portfolios with low-cost ETFs and mutual funds. Based in West Linn, OR, he offers independent advice with a 1.00% annual AUM fee, serving high-net-worth clients and leveraging 17 years of experience, including founding his own business and contributing to nonprofit financial stability efforts.
Experience: 17 years
Avg account: $2,036,587
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