Overview of BRCM Personal CFO

We are qualified to advise clients on issues that arise outside of the portfolios we manage. We advise on issues involving debt management, closely held businesses, concentrated stock positions, and many others.

The better we get to know you, the better we can help you. We believe that building deep, trusting relationships is earned and not given. We seek to establish that trust through transparency, professionalism, and humility.

experience to leverage.

We do not have an answer for every situation or question, but through our collective personal and professional experience we have accumulated knowledge about a wide array of financial considerations and investments that we are happy to consult on, and we encourage our clients to leverage our knowledge and objectivity. If you are curious about education savings plans, managing debt, venture capital, rental or vacation properties, employee stock purchase plans and options, charitable giving, generational planning, etc., we can help you reach the appropriate decision for you in a timely manner.

We cannot give legal or tax advice, but we are familiar with different strategies and can make recommendations for you to explore with a professional. And if you need recommendations for other professional services, we are happy to help you find someone to meet your needs.

Backdoor Roth Considerations

Roth accounts can be a great way to invest in a tax-free manner, but direct contributions to these accounts are not allowed if income is above certain thresholds. The IRS allows a workaround called the backdoor roth contribution, but investors need to be aware of its limitations.

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Real Estate Tax Benefits?

Real estate investing is often considered highly tax advantaged. Sure, there are some tax benefits investors can reap, but the overall tax impacts from a typical real estate investment are more complex.

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PE Democratization Part 4

Publicly traded equities and their associated funds are highly liquid instruments, usually turned into cash within a day or two. Private equity and credit funds often are not. In fact, many are subject to “lockups” or redemption restrictions, which can tie up investor money for years, even if they want out.

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Jack Dukeminier, CPA, CFA

founding partner

Jack, co-founder and Chief Investment Officer at BRCM, excels in investment research and portfolio management. Transitioning from litigation consulting to investment management, he previously served as a portfolio manager at Baker Ellis Asset Management. A University of Oregon graduate with an MBA, CPA, and CFA, Jack is a high-level amateur golfer who finds joy in family time and staying updated on investment research.

philip bagdade, cfa

founding partner

Co-founder of Blue River Capital Management, Philip blends his decade of expertise from Baker Ellis Asset Management with a Chartered Financial Analyst designation. His financial journey began at the University of Arizona, competing in golf while studying finance. Off duty, he’s engaged in golf, skiing, and serves on the Board of Directors for the First Tee of Greater Portland. His wide-ranging interests encompass cooking, reading, travel (especially to Sweden), curling, and quality time with fiancé Jess and their dachshund, Milo.