THE VALUE OF PROS OF CENTRAL OREGON

Michael started his career as an intern at Valentine Ventures in 2016 and while navigating two
company mergers, has ascended through the ranks to the role of client advisor for OneDigital
Investment Advisors. Michael advises individuals and families on their personal finances and assists
business owners in managing their corporate retirement plans.

What drives Michael is the profound impact he makes in the lives of his clients. He views his role as
a financial advisor as being a guide to helping his clients align their finances with their goals and
values, ensuring that his clients not only appropriately steward their wealth but also develop a
lifestyle rich in the things money can't buy.

Outside of work, Michael and his wife have enjoyed contributing to their community primarily
through working with youth in various capacities. In the fall, you can find Michael coaching the
Bend High boys’ water polo team. Adding an extra layer of joy to their lives is Navy, their Golden
Retriever pup, who ensures that excitement is never in short supply.

Michael earned his degree with honors from Oregon State University – Cascades’ campus in 2017,
marking the beginning of a journey of continuous growth. Throughout his career, Michael has
acquired several professional designations to reinforce his commitment to vocational excellence.
Chief among these designations is the Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) certification. The
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. awards CFP® certification to individuals who
pass the CFP® Certification Examination, agree to abide by the CFP® Board's Code of Ethics and
Professional Responsibility and comply with the Financial Planning Practice Standards. Additionally,
he holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation, administered by
the Investments & Wealth Institute® and taught in conjunction with Yale School of Management.
He also holds the Accredited Investment Fiduciary® (AIF®) designation and the Series 65 License.
He is committed to serving his clients with the highest of standards and continuous learning to
better serve his clients.

Hello! My name is Skyler Overby with Churchill Mortgage. I have been married for 11 years to my beautiful wife, Mandy. We have two amazing kids; Maddie, 7 and Logan, 9, and a house full of animals: (4) Dogs, (2) Kittens , (6) Chickens, (1) Snake and a Rat! 

I am a Residential Mortgage Lender and have been in the industry for over seven years. In that time, I have been fortunate to help over 900 families with their Mortgage Lending needs. My passion is to give a helping hand, period. Whether that’s shoveling my neighbors’ sidewalks or walking you through the home loan process, it doesn’t matter to me. A very dear friend of mine always says, “My pocketbook gets paid by doing loans, but my soul gets paid by helping others” and I would rather have a full soul and an empty pocketbook.

Hello! My name is Tanya Bautista with Precisely Payroll Incorporated. I moved to beautiful Bend, Oregon in 2006 and opened Precisely Payroll Incorporated in 2007. 

I have acted as a professional payroll processor for 26 years. I sincerely enjoy helping my clients with a variety of specialties succeed and grow by taking on their payroll processing and payroll reporting. When I am not processing payroll,  I am partaking in my favorite hobbies, which include reading, hiking, baking, and spending time with family and friends.

Brian has been practicing law for over twenty years, the majority of that time devoted to helping clients in the areas of civil litigation, contracts, probate, trust and estate litigation, and real property, including purchase-and-sale, boundary disputes, easements, and title issues.

Born and raised in Rapid City, South Dakota, Brian brings a down-to-earth ability to distill complex information into written and verbal language that clients, opponents, judges, and juries can easily understand. His problem-solving approach, clear guidance, and ability to simplify complicated information help restore his clients’ sense of confidence and control with regard to their legal matters. Brian also has a keen ability to bring parties together, having brought completion to transactions and settlements that appeared all but hopeless. He combines a creative soul with an insatiable natural curiosity and keen analytical abilities, a synergy that proves highly useful in the advocacy process.

Brian loves to move, so when he’s not working, he’s hiking, mountain biking, at the gym, or touring the west with his wife on their Harley. Brian is also an avid guitar player and is part of a local hard rock band.

Chelsea values being able to protect individuals and their families from life-altering financial burdens. She enjoys building and maintaining strong relationships with her clients.

Chelsea graduated from Oregon State University – Cascades with a degree in biology. Her background in teaching enables her to educate her clients and give advice on the best insurance package to meet their individual needs. She currently holds her Associate in Insurance designation and is on her way to earn the Accredited Advisor in Insurance designation as well.

Chelsea volunteers with the Lighthouse Navigation Center, which supports people who are experiencing houselessness in Central Oregon. When she’s not at work, Chelsea enjoys beautiful Bend – hiking, backpacking, cross country skiing, and craft beer tastings with her husband.

Hello! My name is Christa Colburn with Guardian CFO. My goal is to provide our clients with effective business management solutions and strategy coordination. Growing up with a love for numbers, I found myself working with several financial institutions and customer-service based companies to help provide customer support to help those with non-financial brains better understand their financials.

I love helping people feel confident in understanding their business financials and creating processes to streamline their business for the future.

I have been working in IT as a Systems Administrator since the last century, 1999. Beginning in the medical field with Information Technology (IT), I gained a great appreciation for the high level of impact IT has on a business. IT in the medical field during the 'dot com boom' and internet growth was amazing training in security, wide exposure to vendors and identifying the critical need to make technology  work properly for the end users. This experience lasted for nearly a decade leading up to the starting of Cascade Professional Computing in 2007, in order to bring these lessons to small businesses that could not afford full time IT help. During this time, I had the privilege and challenge of raising three kids (two boys and a girl). I met my new wife in 2017 and got a bonus kid (girl). We all love to travel; Scotland is our favorite. So feel free to ask and I will tell you all about technology or some great vacations!

Hello! My name is Paul Colburn with Guardian CFO. I started my career in the Utility industry serving as CFO for two Pacific Northwest utilities. I went on to be a member of the Executive Team responsible for developing one of Central Oregon's largest software providers.

In 2001, I decided to use my experience and expertise to consult business owners, managers, and stakeholders in implementing essential business systems that make an organization successful. Whether the company is a simple single entity business or a multiple entity project with complex inter-company transaction tracking it would be my pleasure to provide support.

Hello! My name is Mallory Fraioli. I am the General Manager of PLUS Property Management. Since moving to Bend, I have immersed myself in the world of property management and protecting our clients’ biggest investments. My background is in hospitality, graduating from San Diego State with a Degree in Hospitality Management.

Prior to property management, I was in the real estate industry for 10 years. In property management, I can use my mix of customer service skills and real estate knowledge to help guide our clients to the best situations that work for them. We have a fun & energetic team at PLUS! I live in Southeast Bend with my husband Tommy, our daughter, Mila, and our 2 pugs, Frankie and Tuna. I'd love to help you or anyone you know with their rental needs!