von Borstel & Associates, Inc.

Aligning Your Values, Vision and Wealth

Financial planner in Portland, OR (show on map)

4.9

★★★★★

29 reviews

Independent financial planning firm serving affluent families with integrated wealth management.

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About

von Borstel & Associates, Inc. is an independent financial planning firm founded by Wayne von Borstel. The firm serves clients throughout the country from offices in Portland and The Dalles, Oregon.

It offers integrated wealth management through its proprietary Vision to Wealth Process®, combining financial planning, investment management, estate planning, and social security strategies. The firm operates as a fiduciary and emphasizes aligning clients' values, vision, and wealth.

Independent and autonomous firm not tied to in-house products

Fiduciary standard — always acts in client's best interest

Proprietary Vision to Wealth Process® with 8 steps

Nobel Prize-winning diversification research applied to portfolios

Institutional-grade investment tools accessible to retail clients

41 years in business with 499 successful families

156 years of collective industry experience

Free second opinion service

SEC Registered Investment Advisor

Forbes Best in State Wealth Advisors 2023 recognition

Services

Financial Planning

Comprehensive financial planning covering retirement, estate, investment, insurance, tax, education planning, and special projects.

Custom-tailored plans Fiduciary advice Guided discovery process

Investment Management

Portfolio construction using 10-14 unique asset classes, blending Style-Based and Strategy-Based portfolios on active and passive platforms.

Diversification and correlation Nobel Prize-winning research Institutional-grade models Active and passive platforms

Social Security Strategies

Strategies to optimize Social Security benefits as part of comprehensive retirement planning.

Retirement income optimization Integrated with overall financial plan

Retirement Planning

Planning services focused on achieving a fulfilling retirement with reduced financial worry.

Custom-tailored strategies Fiduciary guidance

Intentional Purposeful Giving®

Charitable giving strategies integrated into wealth management plans.

Legacy building Values-aligned giving

Free Second Opinion

A complimentary second opinion service to help clients evaluate their current financial decisions and plans.

No-cost initial assessment Vision to Wealth Process™ application

Credentials & Certifications

SEC Registered Investment Advisor

CFP® (Certified Financial Planner)

ChFC® (Chartered Financial Consultant)

CLU® (Chartered Life Underwriter)

CFA® (Chartered Financial Analyst)

CKA® (Certified Kingdom Advisor)

MSFS (Master of Science in Financial Services)

Forbes Best in State Wealth Advisors 2023

Since 2023

Reviews

Rating

4.9

★★★★★

Reviews

"He and his staff are easy to communicate with and answer questions."

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Vision to Wealth Process®? +

The Vision to Wealth Process® is von Borstel & Associates' proprietary 8-step wealth management process encompassing financial planning and investment management, from guided discovery through ongoing monitoring and motivation.

Is von Borstel & Associates a fiduciary? +

Yes, the firm states it is a fiduciary and operates as an independent financial planning firm.

What professional designations does Wayne von Borstel hold? +

Wayne von Borstel holds CFP®, CKA®, MSFS, ChFC®, and CLU® designations.

What professional designations does Craig Smith hold? +

Craig Smith holds CFP®, CFA®, CKA®, ChFC®, and CLU® designations.

Where are the firm's office locations? +

von Borstel & Associates has office locations in Portland and The Dalles, Oregon.

What types of portfolios does the firm use? +

The firm uses Style-Based portfolios (large/small cap, value/growth) and Strategy-Based portfolios (non-equity correlated, trend following, hedged, tax-reducing), blending 10-14 unique asset classes on active and passive platforms.

Does the firm offer a free second opinion? +

Yes, the firm offers a free second opinion service to help clients evaluate their financial decisions.

What is the firm's investment approach? +

The firm uses Nobel Prize-winning diversification research and scientifically designed investment models, aiming to minimize portfolio volatility through diversification and correlation.