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von Borstel & Associates

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Client assets under management

$680,102,461

Clients

499

52% high-net worth

Advisors

4

of 11 employees

Firm type

Team

4-10 advisors or $500M+ in AUM

Clients per advisor

125

Very High

Average account size

$1,362,931

About

The firm provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and broker-dealers’ customers. Services include written or electronic financial plans, ongoing portfolio management through its “Vision to Wealth” process, and investment consulting for brokerage customers who have written agreements.

Investment approach is grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and an evidence‑ or factor‑based philosophy, with most client portfolios constructed largely or exclusively from Dimensional Fund Advisors (DFA) mutual funds and ETFs. The firm manages accounts on a discretionary basis, uses third‑party tools such as Holistiplan for tax‑efficiency and planning, and may implement strategies that include long‑ and short‑term trades, options, margin, and fee‑based insurance products when appropriate.

Notable differences from many peers include a relatively large asset base managed by a small advisor team and an explicit, ongoing reliance on DFA funds — including required participation in DFA educational programs to maintain access — which the firm acknowledges can limit its fund‑family universes. The brochure also discloses a 2022 FINRA settlement related to prior recordkeeping issues and notes that some representatives are licensed insurance agents who may receive commissions; the firm reports having strengthened compliance and recordkeeping procedures since that event and also reports limited custody arrangements where clients have authorized electronic transfers.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Educational seminars or workshops Held away consulting services

Expertise

Factor investing / smart beta Options & derivatives strategies General tax planning

Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $500,000: 1.15% $500,001 - $1,000,000: 0.97% $1,000,001 - $4,000,000: 0.83% $4,000,001 - $7,000,000: 0.35% $7,000,001+: 0.28%

Commissions

Insurance commissions from sales of insurance products (life, disability, fixed annuities)

Project-based

Up to $500 per hour for planning/consultations

Other

Account minimum: $500,000 Minimum fee: Financial Planning fee minimum of $1,000 Fee-only: Financial Planning fee ranges from $1,000 to $25,000 per plan; standard fee $5,000; hourly planning up to $500/hour

Main office location

von Borstel & Associates

308 E 3 Rd Street

The Dalles OR 97058, United States

Number of offices

2

Most active in

Alaska · Arizona · California · Colorado · Idaho · Oregon · Texas · Washington

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Anson L

Series 65

The Dalles, OR

von Borstel & Associates

Anson Lilienthal is a financial advisor at von Borstel & Associates with a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. He has been with von Borstel & Associates since 2019, with a gap year of unemployment between 2021 and 2022, and prior to that, he was self-employed from 2015 to 2019. von Borstel & Associates provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and broker-dealer clients. The firm employs a client-driven process based on Modern Portfolio Theory to construct diversified portfolios and manages approximately $576 million in assets.

Factor investing / smart beta Options & derivatives strategies General tax planning
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Wayne V

ChFC®, Series 63

The Dalles, OR

von Borstel & Associates

Wayne Von Borstel is a financial advisor at von Borstel & Associates with 40 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Financial Advocates Investment Management and LPL Financial LLC. Von Borstel & Associates provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and broker-dealer customers, managing approximately $576 million in assets. The firm employs a client-driven investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, constructing diversified portfolios that may include equities, fixed income, ETFs, mutual funds, options, and third-party managers.

Factor investing / smart beta Options & derivatives strategies General tax planning
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Craig S

CFP®, CFA®, ChFC®, Series 66

Portland, OR

von Borstel & Associates

Craig Smith is a CFP®, CFA®, and ChFC® with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at von Borstel & Associates since 2014, with additional experience at Financial Advocates Investment Management and LPL Financial. Smith is also an independent insurance agent licensed to sell life, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance. Von Borstel & Associates provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and broker-dealer customers, managing approximately $576 million in assets. The firm uses a client-focused approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, offering diversified portfolios and a combination of portfolio management strategies including automated programs and fee-based insurance products.

Factor investing / smart beta Options & derivatives strategies General tax planning
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Sandra A

Series 63, Series 65

The Dalles, OR

von Borstel & Associates

Sandra Aguirre Piza is a financial advisor at von Borstel & Associates with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Financial Advocates Investment Management and LPL Financial. Von Borstel & Associates provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and broker-dealer customers, managing approximately $576 million in assets. The firm uses a client-focused investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, employing diversified portfolios and a range of investment strategies including equities, fixed income, ETFs, and options.

Factor investing / smart beta Options & derivatives strategies General tax planning
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