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About Our Firm

Guided by Experience. <em>Grounded in Trust.</em>

Guided by Experience. Grounded in Trust.

The headwaters of a river shape everything that follows. We believe financial guidance should provide that same clarity and direction. Since 2004, we have served families and nonprofit organizations with unbiased investment management rooted in integrity and long-term thinking.

We are lifelong learners who stay engaged in our profession and active in our local community. Our clients trust us with their goals, their businesses, and their legacies, and we approach that responsibility with care every day.

Meet the team

With decades of combined experience, our team is committed to providing knowledgeable, steady guidance. We look forward to getting to know you!

Thomas J. Sherwood MBA, CFP®

Managing Partner & CCO

Member of the Headwater Investment Team since November 2011. Tommy is always looking for ways to help our clients and better our business. His primary responsibilities are as managing partner and chief compliance officer. He oversees...

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Kevin W. Chambers MBA

Managing Partner & President

Member of the Headwater Investment Team since November 2013. Kevin proudly serves as President and Managing Partner at Headwater Investments. His primary role is to shape firm strategy and empower our advisors and clients to make...

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Janet Sasaki CRPC®

Advisor & Operations Manager

Member of the Headwater Investment Team since July 2019.As Advisor, Office Manager, Lead Project Manager, Janet brings structure, follow-through, and thoughtful care to everything we do. She oversees firm operations, manages key...
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Matt Dressel CRPC®

Advisor & Portfolio Manager

Member of the Headwater Investment Team since July 2021. Matt graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in History from Oregon State University. After 13 years of progressively advancing through management roles at Starbucks, he transitioned...

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Jess Couser CRPC®

Advisor & Marketing Manager

Jess brings a diverse background in finance, client service, and marketing to her role as Advisor and Marketing Manager at Headwater. Her experience spans the wholesale mortgage industry, financial aid counseling, and business...

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Rachelle Silis

Portfolio Trading Analyst

Rachelle is a recent 2025 graduate of Linfield University, where she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Finance with a minor in Economics. During her time at Linfield, she was also a dedicated athlete, competing as a sprinter on the...
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Scott W. Chambers Ph.D.

Founding Partner

Founding Partner of the Headwater Investments team. Scott initially pursued an academic career, achieving a Ph.D. from UC Davis. He later relocated to McMinnville, where he assumed the role of a Professor of Finance at Linfield...

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Start with a Conversation

If you feel we might be a good fit, we would welcome the opportunity to meet. We are available for in-person meetings locally or by phone for clients beyond McMinnville.

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