
The relentless pursuit of value.
The thoughtful exercise of judgment.
Independent Wealth Management
805 Broadway, Suite 400
Vancouver, WA 98660
Tel 503.227.5778
Photo by Nicole Freshley
In the end, we seek to help our clients achieve not only their investment objectives but also financial peace of mind.
Barnes C. Ellis

Our Story
We began in 2002 with a question: if we weren’t experienced investment professionals ourselves, how would we want our own money to be managed?
Baker Ellis serves individuals, trusts and corporate clients from Portland, Oregon to New York, as well as clients in Canada, Japan and the U.K.
Brian C. Baker, CFA

Approach
Our investment approach emphasizes value, diversification and adhering to a long-term strategy informed by comprehensive financial planning.
We look for shareholder-friendly management in strong and stable businesses with healthy cash flow and, wherever possible, a defendable moat.
J.B. Groh, CFA

Leadership
Our tight-knit, highly collaborative investment team includes an MBA, two members who have been awarded the Chartered Financial Analyst designation, and a Certified Financial Planner, bringing a range of perspectives to investment strategy and client problem-solving.