Ferguson Wellman
We are a privately owned investment advisory firm serving individuals, families and institutions. Ferguson Wellman and its division, West Bearing Investments, manage $9 billion for 1,040 clients. (updated annually, as of June 30, 2025) For 50 years, we have designed and managed customized investment portfolios for clients’ IRAs, trusts, foundations, endowments, corporate retirement and pension plans.
We have created two entry points to the same investment strategies that have been created by our own team of analysts. Our minimum for Ferguson Wellman client portfolios is $4 million and $1 million for West Bearing clients. With areas of expertise in investments, wealth management, institutional services and financial planning, we work together as a team to serve all client needs. In 2023, we launched DollarSense, our client education program for clients.
Opportunities for Strategic Tax and Philanthropic Planning
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Planning for our Children's Future
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Planning for an Alternate Scenario
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Planning for Incremental and Potentially Substantial Changes
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Making the Most of Your Benefits 2022
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Understanding the Impact of Ownership
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Preparing Future Generations 2021
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529 plans 2021
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