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Vista Capital Partners, Inc.

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Client assets under management

$3,011,339,217

Clients

651

69% high-net worth

Advisors

21

of 35 employees

Firm type

Multi Team

Clients per advisor

31

Very Low

Average account size

$4,625,713

About

Vista Capital Partners is a fee‑only registered investment adviser that manages about $3.22 billion for roughly 650 clients and generally works with households that have at least $2 million to invest. It provides comprehensive wealth management and financial planning services—including retirement planning, concentrated position advice, college savings, charitable giving, and discretionary portfolio management for individuals, trusts, foundations and certain plan sponsors.

The firm follows a disciplined, asset‑allocation‑driven investment process that emphasizes low‑cost index exposure and tax‑aware implementation, with custom Investment Policy Statements and systematic rebalancing for each client. Vista typically uses broadly diversified index funds (including Dimensional Fund Advisors funds, which are generally available only through registered advisers), and in limited situations allocates to unaffiliated independent managers for specific mandates.

Noteworthy features relative to peers include an explicit institutional capability—Vista accepts trustee‑directed ERISA engagements and maintains a separate institutional fee schedule—and its use of DFA funds alongside mainstream index strategies. The firm’s model combines a multi‑advisor team structure and an investment committee with a relatively small client count for its size, implying larger average relationships and team‑based oversight.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

Passive / index investing General retirement planning Concentrated stock management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Charitable giving & philanthropy

Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $2,000,000: 0.90% $2,000,000 - $5,000,000: 0.75% $5,000,000 - $10,000,000: 0.60% $10,000,000 - $20,000,000: 0.45% $20,000,000 - >$20,000,000: 0.30%

Other

Account minimum: $2,000,000 Fee-only: Fee-only investment advisor; no commissions received.

Main office location

Vista Capital Partners, Inc.

9755 Sw Barnes Road, Suite 595

Portland OR 97225, United States

Number of offices

1

Most active in

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

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Jonathan G

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Portland, OR

Vista Capital Partners, Inc.

Jonathan Gannon is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Vista Capital Partners, Inc. since 2017. His prior roles include positions at Fisher Investments and Cornerstone Advisors, Inc. Vista Capital Partners is a fee-only registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.72 billion in discretionary assets for individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable institutions. The firm employs an asset-allocation driven approach emphasizing index funds, disciplined rebalancing, and customized Investment Policy Statements to manage risk, costs, and taxes.

Passive / index investing General retirement planning Concentrated stock management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Charitable giving & philanthropy
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Cara M

Series 65

Portland, OR

Vista Capital Partners, Inc.

Cara Miller is a financial advisor at Vista Capital Partners, Inc. with eight years of industry experience. She has held positions at Vista Capital Partners since 2020, previously working at Cable Hill Partners, LLC and Peaceful Media, Inc. Cara holds a Series 65 designation. Vista Capital Partners is a fee-only registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.72 billion in discretionary assets. The firm serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable institutions, focusing on a disciplined, asset-allocation driven process that emphasizes index funds, rebalancing, and customized Investment Policy Statements to manage risk, costs, and taxes.

Passive / index investing General retirement planning Concentrated stock management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Charitable giving & philanthropy
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Alexander C

CFP®, CFA®

Portland, OR

Vista Capital Partners, Inc.

Alexander Canellopoulos is a CFP® and CFA® at Vista Capital Partners, Inc. in Portland, OR, with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Vista Capital Partners in 2021, he worked at Stockman Bank of Montana from 2019 to 2021 and studied at the University of Montana from 2015 to 2019. Vista Capital Partners is a fee-only registered investment adviser that provides discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive wealth-planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable institutions. The firm employs an asset-allocation driven investment process focused on index funds, disciplined rebalancing, and customized Investment Policy Statements to manage risk, costs, and taxes.

Passive / index investing General retirement planning Concentrated stock management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Charitable giving & philanthropy
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Lauren S

Series 65

Portland, OR

Vista Capital Partners, Inc.

Lauren Shelly is a financial advisor at Vista Capital Partners, Inc. with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Fisher Investments and Trader Bings. Vista Capital Partners is a fee-only registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.72 billion in discretionary assets. The firm serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable institutions, focusing on an asset-allocation driven investment process that emphasizes index funds, disciplined rebalancing, and customized Investment Policy Statements.

Passive / index investing General retirement planning Concentrated stock management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Charitable giving & philanthropy
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Terrence D

Series 63, Series 65

Portland, OR

Vista Capital Partners, Inc.

Terrence Daniel is a financial advisor at Vista Capital Partners, Inc. in Portland, OR, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at KeyBank, Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, and Bankers Life. Outside of his advisory work, Daniel serves as a football coach at Central Catholic High School and is a board member of the University of Oregon Black Network’s Finance Committee. Vista Capital Partners is a fee-only registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.72 billion in discretionary assets. The firm provides portfolio management and comprehensive wealth-planning services to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and institutions, employing an asset-allocation driven approach with disciplined rebalancing and customized investment policies.

Passive / index investing General retirement planning Concentrated stock management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Charitable giving & philanthropy
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Douglas P

Series 65

Portland, OR

Vista Capital Partners, Inc.

Douglas Post is a financial advisor at Vista Capital Partners, Inc. in Portland, OR, holding a Series 65 designation with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Vista Capital Partners since 2007. Vista Capital Partners is a fee-only registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.72 billion in discretionary assets for individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable institutions. The firm uses an asset-allocation driven process emphasizing index funds, disciplined rebalancing, and customized Investment Policy Statements, and offers integrated wealth-planning services including retirement and legacy planning.

Passive / index investing General retirement planning Concentrated stock management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Charitable giving & philanthropy
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Robert G

Series 65

Portland, OR

Vista Capital Partners, Inc.

Robert Greenman is a Series 65 credentialed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Vista Capital Partners, Inc. in Portland, OR since 2011. Vista Capital Partners is a fee-only registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.72 billion in discretionary assets. The firm serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable institutions, focusing on an asset-allocation driven investment process that emphasizes index funds, disciplined rebalancing, and customized Investment Policy Statements.

Passive / index investing General retirement planning Concentrated stock management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Charitable giving & philanthropy
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Patrick Y

CFP®

Portland, OR

Vista Capital Partners, Inc.

Patrick Yazhari is a CFP® at Vista Capital Partners, Inc. in Portland, OR, with six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ferguson Wellman Capital from 2015 to 2019. Vista Capital Partners is a fee-only registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.72 billion in discretionary assets. The firm serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable institutions, typically targeting clients with at least $2 million to invest. Its investment approach emphasizes asset allocation using index funds, disciplined rebalancing, and customized Investment Policy Statements to manage risk, costs, and taxes.

Passive / index investing General retirement planning Concentrated stock management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Charitable giving & philanthropy
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Joseph R

Series 65

Portland, OR

Vista Capital Partners, Inc.

Joseph Rayburn is a financial advisor with Vista Capital Partners, Inc. in Portland, OR. He holds a Series 65 designation and has seven years of industry experience. Since 2014, he has worked at Fisher Investments. Vista Capital Partners is a fee-only registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.72 billion in discretionary assets for individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable institutions. The firm employs an asset-allocation driven investment process that emphasizes index funds, disciplined rebalancing, and customized Investment Policy Statements to manage risk, costs, and taxes.

Passive / index investing General retirement planning Concentrated stock management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Charitable giving & philanthropy
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Dougal W

Series 65

Portland, OR

Vista Capital Partners, Inc.

Dougal Williams is a financial advisor at Vista Capital Partners, Inc. in Portland, OR, holding a Series 65 designation with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Vista Capital Partners since 2004. Vista Capital Partners is a fee-only registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.72 billion in discretionary assets. The firm serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable institutions, focusing on a repeatable, asset-allocation driven investment process that emphasizes index funds, disciplined rebalancing, and customized Investment Policy Statements.

Passive / index investing General retirement planning Concentrated stock management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Charitable giving & philanthropy
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Vanessa D

CFP®

Portland, OR

Vista Capital Partners, Inc.

Vanessa Dehaan is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Vista Capital Partners, Inc. in Portland, OR, where she has worked since 2020. Prior to this role, she was not employed in the financial industry from 2015 to 2020. Vista Capital Partners is a fee-only registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.72 billion in discretionary assets for individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable institutions. The firm employs an asset-allocation driven investment process that emphasizes index funds, disciplined rebalancing, and customized Investment Policy Statements to manage risk, costs, and taxes.

Passive / index investing General retirement planning Concentrated stock management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Charitable giving & philanthropy
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Julia T

Series 65

Portland, OR

Vista Capital Partners, Inc.

Julia Tierney is a Series 65-licensed advisor with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving at Vista Capital Partners, Inc. in Portland, OR, where she has worked since 2013. Vista Capital Partners is a fee-only registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.72 billion in discretionary assets. The firm serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable institutions, focusing on an asset-allocation driven approach that emphasizes index funds, disciplined rebalancing, and customized Investment Policy Statements to manage risk, costs, and taxes.

Passive / index investing General retirement planning Concentrated stock management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Charitable giving & philanthropy
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Benjamin M

Series 65

Portland, OR

Vista Capital Partners, Inc.

Benjamin Mac Kinnon is a financial advisor at Vista Capital Partners, Inc. based in Portland, OR. He holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience, including prior work at Wells Fargo and several years in educational roles. Vista Capital Partners is a fee-only registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.72 billion in discretionary assets. The firm serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable institutions, generally targeting clients with at least $2 million to invest. Vista employs an asset-allocation driven process emphasizing index funds, disciplined rebalancing, and customized Investment Policy Statements to manage risk, costs, and taxes.

Passive / index investing General retirement planning Concentrated stock management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Charitable giving & philanthropy
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Nicole W

CFP®, Series 65

Portland, OR

Vista Capital Partners, Inc.

Nicole Wilson is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Vista Capital Partners, Inc. Prior to joining Vista, she worked at Anderson Fisher LLC dba Human Investing and PriceWaterhouseCoopers. She is also a licensed Certified Public Accountant in Oregon. Vista Capital Partners is a fee-only registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.72 billion in discretionary assets. The firm provides portfolio management and comprehensive wealth-planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable institutions, with an investment approach focused on asset allocation, index funds, and disciplined rebalancing.

Passive / index investing General retirement planning Concentrated stock management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Charitable giving & philanthropy
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Katherine B

Series 65

Portland, OR

Vista Capital Partners, Inc.

Katherine Backus is a financial advisor at Vista Capital Partners, Inc. in Portland, OR, holding a Series 65 designation with eight years of industry experience. She has been with Fisher Investments since 2014. Vista Capital Partners is a fee-only registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.72 billion in discretionary assets. The firm serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable institutions, focusing on an asset-allocation driven investment process that emphasizes index funds, disciplined rebalancing, and customized Investment Policy Statements.

Passive / index investing General retirement planning Concentrated stock management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Charitable giving & philanthropy
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