Elevate Wealth Advisors

What Elevate Wealth Advisors does

Elevate Wealth Advisors is an independent, fee-based registered investment advisory firm headquartered in Oregon City, Oregon, founded by Ben James in 1997. The firm provides retirement planning, investment management, financial planning, and portfolio management services to pre-retirees, early retirees, and independently wealthy individuals across 18 U.S. states. Securities and advisory services are delivered through LPL Financial as broker-dealer and RIA platform.

The firm's core product is the proprietary "Playbook Process," a 26-step methodology that organizes each client's complete financial household across seven fundamentals: goals and objectives, financial statements, estate and legal documents, insurance review, taxes, performance monitoring, and Social Security. The Playbook is delivered as a physical working binder supported by downloadable Excel templates (Net Worth Statement, Cash Flow Statement, "100 Things" worksheet). The firm has also codified the methodology into a published book ("The Playbook: Fundamentals of Financial Organization," available on Amazon), a Vimeo video series, quarterly seminar events, and a recurring webinar cadence since 2021.

Elevate monetizes through fee-based advisory arrangements negotiated via the LPL Financial platform, with revenue tied to assets under management. The go-to-market combines sales-led direct consultations, event-driven seminars and webinars, and community-led referrals reinforced by leadership roles in the Oregon City Chamber of Commerce. The team of five (President/Founder Ben James, CFP Daniel Nordstrom, Logan Blunt, Director of Research Kay Lang, and Account Coordinator Mary Anne Elliott) holds concentrated credentials including CFA, CFP, and ChFC designations, positioning the firm as a credential-heavy boutique practice differentiated by downside protection focus and process-driven service delivery rather than technology or scale.

Name

Elevate Wealth Advisors

Legal name

Elevate Wealth Advisors

Website

https://elevate615.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Elevate Wealth Advisors is an independent, fee-based RIA in Oregon City, Oregon, serving pre-retirees and independently wealthy individuals in 18 states with a proprietary 26-step Playbook Process for organizing complete financial households, delivered through LPL Financial.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wealth Management

NAICS

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) Wealth Management (FSAEABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Advisory Portfolio Management (Non-Discretionary) (FSAAABAD), Retirement & Distribution Planning RIAs (401(k)/IRA/Pension Rollovers) (FSAAACAE), Financial Planning & Goals-Based Advice (Mass Affluent) (FSAAAAAF)

Keywords

• Retirement planning
• Investment management
• Financial planning
• Wealth management
• Portfolio management

Headquarters

HQ city

Oregon City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Fee-Based Advisory Services: The firm generates revenue through fee-based advisory services offered through LPL Financial, a registered investment advisor and broker-dealer. Securities and advisory services are provided to clients with fees typically based on assets under management or a fee structure negotiated with clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Elevate Wealth Advisors is an independent financial advisory firm that delivers fee-based retirement planning, investment management, financial planning, and portfolio management services through its proprietary 26-step Playbook Process. The Playbook organizes each client's complete financial household into a working binder covering goals, financial statements, estate planning, insurance, taxes, performance, and Social Security, with securities and advisory services delivered through LPL Financial.

Product overview

Elevate Wealth Advisors offers a unified financial advisory service centered on its proprietary Playbook Process, a structured methodology for organizing clients' complete financial households. The offering consists of the Playbook Process as the core service, supplemented by quarterly educational webinars covering financial planning fundamentals, and a published book that documents the Playbook methodology. The Playbook itself serves as a physical organizing binder that clients take home, addressing seven key areas: goals/objectives, financial statements, estate planning, insurance review, taxes, performance monitoring, and Social Security planning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Playbook Process A proprietary 26-step methodology that organizes a client's entire financial household into a single working binder, covering seven fundamentals: Goals/Objectives, Financial Statements, Estate/Legal Docs, Insurance Review, Taxes, Performance, and Social Security. Targeted at individuals and households who want to organize and protect their financial lives.
• Investment Management Services Fee-based portfolio management and investment advisory services delivered through LPL Financial, with a stated focus on downside protection strategies and predictable outcomes for clients.
• Retirement Planning Retirement planning services for clients roughly five years from retirement or in their 'work-optional lifestyle' phase, including Social Security planning and income strategy through the Playbook process.
• Financial Planning Comprehensive financial planning services covering goals/objectives, financial statements, estate planning, insurance, taxes, and Social Security, delivered through the Playbook process.
• Quarterly Seminar and Webinar Series

Quantifiable outcome

• 26 documented processes ensure comprehensive client service
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• LPL FinancialcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSecurities and advisory services are offered through LPL Financial, a registered investment advisor and broker-dealer, member FINRA/SIPC. LPL provides the operational infrastructure, compliance framework, and technology platform for Elevate's advisory practice. The advisors hold securities registrations 7, 24, and 63 through LPL Financial.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Carson Group: Independent wealth management firm serving individual investors with financial planning, investment advisory, and coaching for advisors. Comparable in targeting advisors seeking operational infrastructure and serving similar end-client demographics to Elevate.
• Wealth Enhancement Group: Independent wealth management firm offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services to individuals. Comparable in fee-based RIA structure and comprehensive financial household planning approach, while operating at much larger scale through acquisitions.
• Mariner Wealth Advisors: Large independent RIA offering comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services to individuals and families. Directly comparable to Elevate in fee-based RIA model and financial household organization focus, but at much greater scale.
• Ronald Blue Trust: Christian-affiliated RIA providing fee-only financial planning, investment management, and estate/legacy services to individuals and families. Comparable in fiduciary RIA model, financial household organization, and emphasis on values-driven planning.
• Creative Planning: Independent, fee-only RIA providing retirement planning, investment management, tax, and estate planning to individuals and households. Closely comparable in the comprehensive financial household approach that mirrors Elevate's Playbook methodology.

Broad incumbents

• Edward Jones: Large national financial advisory firm offering investment advisory, retirement, and financial planning services to individuals. Comparable in client base and financial planning services, but operates at far greater scale with a mix of brokerage and advisory offerings.
• Fisher Investments: Large independent money management firm serving individual and institutional clients with portfolio management services. Comparable in independent RIA positioning and discretionary portfolio management, but at massive AUM scale with a more institutional orientation.
• Charles Schwab Wealth Advisory: Schwab's wealth advisory offering combines digital and human advisory services for individuals needing financial planning and portfolio management. Comparable in target clientele (pre-retirees and retirees) but competes with Elevate through technology and scale.

Emerging players

• Facet Wealth: Digital-first flat-fee financial planning firm serving mass-affluent clients with CFP-led virtual planning. Comparable in serving individuals seeking organized financial plans, but distinguished by a tech-enabled remote delivery model that contrasts with Elevate's in-person approach.

Regional players

• Northwest Financial Advisors (or similar Pacific Northwest RIAs): Regional independent RIAs in the Pacific Northwest offer retirement and wealth advisory services similar to Elevate's Oregon City-based practice. Comparable in targeting pre-retirees with planning-led RIA services, but with broader regional coverage than Elevate's single Oregon office.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ElevateWealthAdvisors

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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