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Stewards of Wealth. Guides for Life.

Fortress Financial grew out of friendship, shared values, and a deep belief that financial planning should feel personal, not transactional. We’ve built a firm where people come first, where strategy is rooted in real life, and where success is measured by joy and abundance—not just performance. We serve clients across the country with thoughtful, relationship-driven planning. We want you live the life that you actually want.

Expect Advice That Always Puts You First

Expect Advice That Always Puts You First

Being a fiduciary isn’t just a checkbox for us, it’s the foundation of how we work. We give advice with no hidden agendas, no product push, and no pressure. Just honest conversations, clear planning, and a genuine commitment to helping you make decisions that align with your life, your goals, and your values. That’s how trust is built and how we choose to show up.

Use the Right Wealth Strategies, For the Right Reasons

Use the Right Wealth Strategies, For the Right Reasons

You’re juggling real complexity from equity comp and tax strategy to inheritance, real estate, or a major life transition. You don’t need jargon or overwhelm. You need clarity, smart strategy, and someone you trust to handle the details. That’s where we come in. With a boutique, agile structure and deep tax expertise, we simplify the complexities so you can focus on living fully and building a life that feels true to you.

Meet a Financial Team Who Cares

Jack D. Gibbs, Jr.

Jack D. Gibbs, Jr.

CPA and Wealth Management Advisor

(541) 488-3600

(773) 334-2313

Kelli Graybill

Kelli Graybill

Wealth Management Coordinator

(541) 488-3600

(773) 334-2313

Clare Shore

Clare Shore

Wealth Management Assistant

(541) 488-3600

(773) 334-2313

Bill Groves

Bill Groves

RFC ~ Registered Financial Consultant

541-488-3600

773-334-2313

Every Plan Has a Foundation

Our core values reflect how we work and what we believe: that wealth should have purpose, planning should feel grounded, and good advice should bring clarity — not complexity. These principles guide every conversation, every decision, and every relationship we build.

Steward Wealth with Purpose

Steward Wealth with Purpose

Wealth should unlock greater purpose. We counsel clients and help them clarify what true wealth means to them—family, experiences, or balance—and guide them in using their wealth as a tool to create a more fulfilling, abundant life.

Sophisticated Simplicity

Sophisticated Simplicity

Clients shouldn’t have to think about their wealth in terms of subtleties and nuances. By managing the details of their wealth, we simplify the complexities they face, delivering sophisticated solutions that free them to focus on what matters.

Planning as a Foundation

Planning as a Foundation

Every journey should start with a plan. Once we understand a client’s aspirations, we can structure tax strategies and investments around them, creating a plan that pulls all the instruments together into a symphony.

Innovative by Design

Innovative by Design

Our boutique structure is intentional—it enables us to stay agile and responsive. We’re able to embrace innovation, adapting and thinking creatively to build sophisticated solutions for our clients’ complex challenges.

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Reach out today and let’s discuss how to create a financial strategy
that supports the way you really want to live.

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Through our partnership with Avantax, we have access to advanced planning tools, tax-smart strategies, and back-office support so we can stay focused on delivering personal, thoughtful guidance that serves your life.

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Who We Work With

We partner with individuals and families at every stage of life, helping them find clarity, simplify complexity, and plan with purpose.

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