Scott Brady

I grew up watching families in the Willamette Valley work hard to build something meaningful — a business, a home, a legacy — only to find that without a solid financial plan, those efforts could be at risk. That reality drove me to pursue a career where I could make a tangible difference. I started in financial services with one goal: to be the trusted advisor that families in Salem and across Oregon could count on, not just during the good years, but through every season of life.

I founded Cascade Pacific Financial Planners because I believed Salem and the surrounding communities deserved a firm that was truly local — one that understood the specific challenges and opportunities facing Oregon families and business owners. Too often, people were being served by advisors who didn't know the region, the culture, or the values that drive decisions here. I wanted to build something rooted in this place, with a team that genuinely cares about the people we serve.

The moments when a client's face changes — when they go from anxious about the future to genuinely confident. Whether it's a business owner finally seeing a clear path to retirement, or a family knowing their estate is structured to protect what they've built, those conversations are why I do this work. Every plan we create is a reflection of someone's life, their values, and their hopes for the people they love. That's not just financial planning — that's a privilege.

We start with listening. Most firms lead with products or strategies. We lead with questions. What matters most to you? What keeps you up at night? What does success look like for your family in 10, 20, or 30 years? Only after we truly understand a client's goals do we begin building a plan. That plan integrates estate planning, investment strategy, tax coordination, and protection — all working together as a unified whole, not a collection of disconnected pieces.