Financial advisors for founders in Oregon
Which financial advisor should I talk to as a founder in Oregon?
For founders in Oregon, talk to a fee-only planner who has worked through a liquidity event, ideally well before you sign anything. The most valuable decisions, like QSBS eligibility and gifting shares, usually have to be made ahead of the sale. Records to start with include Morgan Ranstrom of Trailhead Planners, LLC, Ryan McClung of Crossroads Wealth Planning and Grant Bledsoe of Three Oaks Wealth.
Where to start
Chosen from what each record shows: credentials that fit this work and fees on file, one advisor per firm.
- Morgan Ranstrom Trailhead Planners, LLC, Portland Holds the CPA, CFP and CFA. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.
- Ryan McClung Crossroads Wealth Planning, Lake Oswego Holds the CPA and CFP. Fees on file: hourly, one-time planning fee.
- Grant Bledsoe Three Oaks Wealth, Lake Oswego Holds the CFP and CFA. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.
- Garrett Dresen Harbor Horizon Financial, Wilsonville Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, flat fee or retainer.
- Corey Beal Empowering Finance, LLC, Portland Holds the CFP. Fees on file: flat fee or retainer, hourly.
- Tracy Baron Garcia TBG Investing, Lake Oswego Holds the CFP. Fees on file: ongoing planning fee, one-time planning fee.
How many fee-only financial advisors in Oregon work with founders?
The Wellspent public graph lists 38 fee-only advisors for founders in Oregon, at 23 firms. We counted every advisor record that lists this work, as of October 2026.
Where are fee-only advisors for founders in Oregon located?
Of the 38 fee-only advisors for founders in Oregon, 8 are in Lake Oswego, followed by 7 in Bend and 7 in Beaverton.
Plus 7 in other cities.
How do fee-only advisors for founders in Oregon charge?
The most common fee among fee-only advisors for founders in Oregon is a percentage of assets, used by 89% of the 38 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 58% charge fixed fees and 55% charge by the hour.
How much do fee-only financial advisors charge in Oregon?
Fee-only financial advisors in Oregon charge a median of $5,000 a year for ongoing planning. We found this across the published prices of 17 Oregon firms.
How much does a one-time financial plan cost in Oregon?
A one-time financial plan from a fee-only firm in Oregon has a median price of $2,500. We found this across the published prices of 21 Oregon firms.
What credentials should a financial advisor for founders have?
For founders, look for the CPA, CFP and CFA. In Oregon, 37% of the 38 advisors listed hold the CFP.
- CPA5% in Oregon
- CPAs can model deal structure and the tax on proceeds.
- CFP37% in Oregon
- The CFP covers life after the exit, not only the sale.
- CFA8% in Oregon
- The CFA helps with investing a large sum at once.
How do Oregon advisors for founders compare with the rest of the US?
55% of fee-only advisors for founders in Oregon charge by the hour, compared with 46% of the 3,000 listed across the US. That's the largest difference in the Wellspent public graph between the two groups.
Dark bars are Oregon. Light bars are all US advisors for founders.
Does Oregon tax income on top of federal tax?
Yes. Oregon has a state income tax, so a financial plan for a Oregon resident should project it alongside federal tax.
What happens to stock pay if you move to or from Oregon?
States often tax stock pay based on where you worked between grant and vesting, so a move to or from Oregon can split that income across states. Tell any advisor about moves during a vesting period.
What should I ask a financial advisor as a founder in Oregon?
- How many clients have you taken through an exit, and at what size?
- How would you check whether my shares qualify for QSBS?
- What should I do before a term sheet that I can't do after?
- How would you invest the proceeds in the first year?
- How will you plan for Oregon tax alongside federal tax?
- If I move before my grants vest, which states can tax them?
How current is this list of fee-only advisors for founders in Oregon?
Wellspent last checked these records against SEC records in October 2026 and firm websites in October 2026. Each advisor's page shows the date for that record.
All 38 advisors
| Advisor | Firm | City | Credentials | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Dresen | Harbor Horizon Financial | Wilsonville | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Robert Costello | Costello Financial Planning | Bend | CFP | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Tracy Baron Garcia | TBG Investing | Lake Oswego | CFP, MBA | Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee |
| Ryan McClung | Crossroads Wealth Planning | Lake Oswego | CEPA, CFP, CPA | Hourly, One-time planning fee |
| Grant Bledsoe | Three Oaks Wealth | Lake Oswego | AIF, CEPA, CFA, CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Morgan Ranstrom | Trailhead Planners, LLC | Portland | CEPA, CFA, CFP, RLP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Corey Beal | Empowering Finance, LLC | Portland | CFP | Flat fee or retainer, Hourly |
| Georgia Hussey | Modernist Financial | Portland | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Gregory Fowler | Integrated Capital Planning | Bend | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Jacque Lefore | Womack Wealth and Business Management | Portland | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Stephen Andrusko | Integrated Capital Planning | Bend | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Alicia Martinez | Divergent Financial Advisory Services (DiFi Advisory) | Salem | Not listed | One-time planning fee, Hourly |
| Erica Nortman | Capitol Family Office | Beaverton | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Mark Nortman | Capitol Family Office | Beaverton | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Craig Olson | VergePointe | Lake Oswego | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Goran Ognjenovic | Independent Investment Advisors | Hillsboro | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Jonathan Nagy | Alpine Road Financial | Bend | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer |
| Matthew Vance | VergePointe | Lake Oswego | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Nicholas Blankl | Consilium Wealth Advisory | West Linn | CFA | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Scott Theodorson | VergePointe | Lake Oswego | CFP | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Alejandra Peña | Modernist Financial | Portland | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Bernard Tan | Modernist Financial | Portland | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Jeffrey Strode | Grange Capital | Beaverton | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Michael Keeton | Grange Capital | Beaverton | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Michael McCabe | Kera Capital | Bend | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Mitchel Ludtke | Grange Capital | Beaverton | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Robert Warmkessel | Grange Capital | Beaverton | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Soojin Hwang | Grange Capital | Beaverton | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Ashley Micciche | True North Retirement Advisors | Clackamas | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Cameron Marzi | Rogue Advisors | Grants Pass | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Daniel Evans | StrategyCap | Bend | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| David Wilson | True North Retirement Advisors | Clackamas | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Jared Pearson | StrategyCap | Bend | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Todd Micciche | True North Retirement Advisors | Clackamas | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
| Todd Thompson | Rogue Advisors | Grants Pass | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| Scott Roberts | VergePointe | Lake Oswego | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Hourly |
| William Ross | North Forty Two & | Lake Oswego | Not listed | Percentage of assets |
| Cameron Hunt | Alpha Zero | Wilsonville | Not listed | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees |
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