Van Strum & Towne Inc

Evan Ke is a CFA® charterholder with seven years of industry experience. He currently serves as a financial advisor at Van Strum & Towne Inc, where he has worked since 2026. Prior to this, he was with SKBA Capital Management and Nari Suda LLC. Van Strum & Towne primarily serves high net-worth individuals and manages accounts for a variety of clients including trusts, foundations, and pension plans. The firm focuses on fundamental analysis for stock selection, capital preservation, and long-term growth, maintaining generally low portfolio turnover and tailoring asset allocation to client objectives.

James Collins is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license, with five years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Van Strum & Towne Inc, a firm operating since 1998. Van Strum & Towne primarily serves high net-worth individuals and manages accounts across a variety of entities including trusts, foundations, and retirement plans. The firm focuses on fundamental analysis for stock selection, capital preservation, and long-term growth, managing approximately $430 million in assets with a small advisory team.

Barbara Wright is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with five years of industry experience. She is a principal at Van Strum & Towne Inc, where she has worked since 2000. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as president of Energy Minerals Inc., a geothermal steam production company. Van Strum & Towne serves primarily high net-worth individuals and also manages accounts for various entities including trusts and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes fundamental analysis, capital preservation, and long-term growth, maintaining generally low portfolio turnover while tailoring asset allocation to client objectives.