When people complete their estate plans with an attorney, the resulting documents are often dense with legal language—filled with boilerplate provisions about taxes, trusts, and powers of appointment. These documents serve a critical legal function, but they rarely reflect the heart behind the plan.
Most spouses assume they’ll automatically inherit everything when their partner dies. They won’t. Let that sink in.
Conflict between business partners is common, especially in long-standing ventures. While many partners try to anticipate and resolve potential issues early on, not all conflicts can be foreseen. Sometimes, a…
Business owners contemplating selling anything more than a lemonade stand should anticipate a complex and time-consuming process to both maximize the sale price while mitigating potential risk. The process is…
In a landmark move to reshape its tax code, Washington State Senate Bill 5813 was signed into law May 20, 2025. The new law introduces a tiered capital gains tax…
“I’d like to have a complex estate plan,” said nobody, ever. Indeed, overwhelmed by the subject, most people have a goal for their estate plan: they just want something simple,…
Tyler Scott shares how we use our Monte Carlo scenario software to help people plan for retirement and future spending.
Often, folks want to protect hard earned assets from the costs of healthcare as they age. They fear expensive assisted living and nursing home care costs. Though the fears are…
Have you ever been given an opportunity to loan someone money at an attractive interest rate? Driven by the prospect of higher “guaranteed” returns, prospective lenders sometimes look to opportunities…
Despite some misleading assertions to the contrary, trusts are not the solution for every estate plan. Trusts come with baggage and the person setting up the trust (herein the “parents”)…
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Cameron has been in the finance industry since 2008 and an advisor since 2012, and is dedicated to working with individuals, families, and small business owners to help them pursue financial freedom through individualized financial planning. As a trader, he supports the team with investment analysis, portfolio construction, and the processing of trades and money transactions for our clients. Cameron also enjoys connecting with our Spanish-speaking clients, ensuring they receive the same high level of service.
Education: Cameron earned his Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Utah in 2008 and worked in the banking field until he became a licensed financial advisor in 2012.
Interests: Cameron was born and raised in the Tri-Cities. He is married to Jamie, and they have four wonderful children, Evelyn, Cassidy, Caleb, and Clara. Cameron is an active member in his community and his church. He enjoys being outdoors as much as possible with his kids, whether he is skiing, mountain biking, taking pictures with his drone, or motorcycle camping.
