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Baker Ellis Asset Management LLC

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Client AUM

$1,018,618,994

Clients

334

Advisors

5

of 5 employees

About

Baker Ellis Asset Management LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals (including high‑net‑worth clients), trusts, businesses, foundations and retirement plans. The firm manages individualized accounts that may hold domestic and foreign equities of any market capitalization, mutual funds, ETFs, bonds and other assets, and is compensated primarily through percentage‑of‑assets‑under‑management fees.

The investment team relies principally on fundamental analysis and a long‑term value orientation, combining in‑house research with third‑party sources to identify companies attractive on cash flows, growth and other metrics. Accounts are individually managed and can be customized for complex tax situations or socially conscious restrictions, with Baker Ellis exercising full investment discretion and delivering quarterly written performance reports and a quarterly newsletter.

Founded in 2002 and still owned 50/50 by its two principals, the firm manages approximately $1.04 billion in discretionary assets with a small advisory team, producing a relatively high amount of AUM per advisor compared with many peers. The team includes credentialed professionals (CFA and CFP designees), maintains a formal Code of Ethics and typically custodies most client assets at Fidelity while accommodating other custodians when requested.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

Wealth management ESG / Sustainable investing

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Fee options

Percentage

Negotiable, up to 1.5% annually

Other

Account minimum: $1,000,000

Main office

805 Broadway St., Suite 400

Vancouver WA 98660

Advisors at this office

5

Most active in

Arizona · California · New York · Oregon · Texas · Washington

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Patricia W

Series 65

Vancouver, WA

Baker Ellis Asset Management LLC

Patricia Watson is a financial advisor with Baker Ellis Asset Management LLC in Vancouver, WA. She holds a Series 65 designation and has seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Baker Ellis, she worked at Reed College Admission Office for four years. Baker Ellis Asset Management LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, businesses, foundations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a fundamental, long-term value investment approach and manages approximately $1.04 billion in discretionary assets with a small team of credentialed professionals.

Wealth management ESG / Sustainable investing
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Kathryn M

CFP®, Series 66

Vancouver, WA

Baker Ellis Asset Management LLC

Kathryn McDonald is a CFP® and Series 66 license holder with six years of industry experience. She has worked at Baker Ellis Asset Management LLC since 2026 and previously held roles at Brighton Jones, Royal Alliance, Big B Farms, and Mark Hastings Foot Specialist. Baker Ellis Asset Management LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, businesses, foundations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term value investment approach based on fundamental analysis and manages customized accounts with full investment discretion.

Wealth management ESG / Sustainable investing
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Brian B

CFA®, Series 63

Vancouver, WA

Baker Ellis Asset Management LLC

Brian Baker is a CFA® charterholder with 25 years of industry experience. He has been a principal at Baker Ellis Asset Management LLC since its founding in 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a manager for Canyon Court LLC, an investment portfolio owned by two trusts. Baker Ellis Asset Management LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, businesses, foundations, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes fundamental analysis and a long-term value approach, managing customized accounts across various asset types and maintaining full investment discretion.

Wealth management ESG / Sustainable investing
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Barnes E

Series 63, Series 65

Vancouver, WA

Baker Ellis Asset Management LLC

Barnes Ellis is a financial advisor at Baker Ellis Asset Management LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Baker Ellis since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, Ellis is the owner of Minam River Ranch LLC, which operates a hospitality business called Minam River Lodge. Baker Ellis Asset Management LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, businesses, foundations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term value investment approach based on fundamental analysis and manages approximately $1.04 billion in discretionary assets through a small, credentialed advisory team.

Wealth management ESG / Sustainable investing
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John G

CFP®, CFA®, Series 63

Vancouver, WA

Baker Ellis Asset Management LLC

John Groh Sr. is a financial advisor at Baker Ellis Asset Management LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and CFA® designations and has been with Baker Ellis since 2016. Outside of advisory work, he is a half-owner and manager of a rental property, where he performs limited duties such as collecting rent and paying bills. Baker Ellis Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, businesses, foundations, and retirement plans. The firm follows a fundamental, long-term value investment approach, managing customized accounts with full investment discretion.

Wealth management ESG / Sustainable investing
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