Independent, roth conversion strategy financial advisors in Vancouver, WA
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 considering a Roth conversion, it's often because you expect your tax situation to change in the future or want to manage your retirement income more flexibly. A common mistake is treating the conversion as a simple tax trade this year, rather than a strategic move over several years.
- Federal and state tax balance. Washington has no state income tax but does tax long-term capital gains above a threshold; ask how they factor both into your plan.
- Capital gains awareness. Confirm they understand how the 7% state tax on gains might affect your conversion timing.
- Long-term income planning. Look for advisors who consider how conversions impact your income and tax brackets over many years, not just immediately.
- Independent advice. These advisors operate without firm constraints, which can mean more personalized attention to your unique tax and retirement goals.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Richard T
Series 65
Portland, OR
Arcadia Investment Advisors, LLC
Richard Teutsch offers expertise in Roth conversion strategy with 30 years of experience and a Series 65 license, serving high-net-worth clients through Arcadia Investment Advisors. His firm focuses on tax-efficient, diversified portfolios using mutual funds and ETFs, with a flat fee structure for clients over $5 million, distinguishing him from others by combining seasoned independent advice with tailored asset allocation strategies.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $1,232,860
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Andrea S
CFP®, Series 65
Vancouver, WA
Fort Vancouver Investment Management, LLC
Andrea Silbernagel specializes in Roth conversion strategy and tax-loss harvesting, offering independent advice in Vancouver, WA, with a CFP® certification and three years of experience. Her firm requires a $500,000 minimum and uses an evidence-based investment approach with tax-aware management, providing flat-fee retirement planning that may be waived with ongoing management, distinguishing her from other advisors in the area.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $1,220,768
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Amanda C
Series 66
Tualatin, OR
Sky-Mountain Capital Management
Amanda Coleman offers expertise in Roth conversion strategy with 15 years of experience and a Series 66 designation, serving clients from Tualatin, OR near Vancouver, WA. Her firm, Sky-Mountain Capital Management, uses a strategic asset allocation approach with mutual funds and ETFs, managing accounts mostly on a discretionary basis and providing both investment management and retirement plan advisory services.
Experience: 16 years
Avg account: $1,493,391
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Frederick P
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Lake Oswego, OR
Swiftwater Capital
Frederick Payne Jr. specializes in Roth conversion strategy and general retirement planning, bringing 27 years of experience and CFP® certification to clients near retirement. Operating independently with a flat-fee structure, he focuses on high-net-worth individuals and integrates legal and tax expertise, distinguishing his approach from others by emphasizing succession planning and estate administration.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $3,719,491
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