Our Team
Deborah (Debbi) Reaves
Financial Advisor, CPA
I was born and raised in Salem, Oregon, and after graduating from Oregon State University in 1987 with a degree in Accounting, I began my career with the IRS as an auditor. From there, I spent several years with an international...
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Joseph (Joe) Palena
Financial Advisor
I’ve been guiding clients through their financial journeys since 1970, developing deep knowledge across investments, financial planning, and advisory services. Over the years, I’ve worked with respected firms including Raymond James,...
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Konner Lessard
Financial Advisor, CFP®
I’ve been working in the financial services industry since 2018, and I joined The Gorge Wealth Advisors in October 2023. What I enjoy most about this work is building strong relationships and helping people feel confident about their...
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How We Work
Our reasons for becoming financial professionals are deeply personal. We repeatedly saw many friends and family struggling to find the help they needed to map out their financial future. We are confident that with our understanding of personal finance, coupled with our training as financial professionals, we can help people better prepare for the future. After years in the business, we have developed a reputation for educating individuals in an easy-to-understand manner so they can grasp personal finance and use those concepts to pursue their financial objectives. We feel a commitment to our community.