Team

He’s focused on helping business owners, entrepreneurs, real estate investors, and high-net-worth families align their values with their capital. He is also a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®).

Jared leads the Delap Wealth Advisory practice and is a partner and Chief Development Officer at Delap LLP. He attended the University of Oregon on a full football scholarship and, during his four years on campus, received a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in both finance and accounting. He also earned athletic All-America honors, Academic All-Conference honors, and set numerous football records (like his 59-yard field goal against UCLA, leading to a 21-20 Oregon victory). These experiences helped to shape his determination, willingness to prepare, capacity to compete, poise under pressure, grit, and tenacity to deliver client results.

Jared often speaks publicly and is a frequent commentator for publications on the topics of wealth preservation, financial strategy, entrepreneurship, and legacy planning. He’s presented and contributed to:

• Wells Fargo Small Biz Summit
• Oregon Society of CPAs
• Mentors360
• Cru

Jared and his wife, Esther, enjoy raising their three children in the city of Lake Oswego.

Jared and Esther have been a long-time foster family. Their love for children has extended to service projects, taking their family to Africa several times to be a hands-on advocate for the 4 million orphaned children in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Jared is a passionate fly fisherman, outdoorsman, and voracious reader. He’s also actively involved in several organizations:

• Oregon Foster Care
• Ncompass Advisory Board
• Africa New Life
• Congolese Orphan Care
• University of Oregon Mentor Program
• Mentors360

His insight, combined with wealth planning expertise, means that clients get clarity and can see how their whole financial picture is impacted when making decisions.

Dave is a third-generation CPA at Delap. From 2004-2014 he was the managing partner of Delap LLP, a public accounting firm and the independent parent company of Delap Wealth Advisory. His practice emphasis has been business and succession planning, combined with income and estate and tax planning, primarily with closely held family businesses.

Dave graduated Magna Cum Laude from Linfield College and then spent four years working for a national accounting firm. He served as a board member for the National Christian Foundation and the Sunnyside Counseling Center. He also served in the Peace Corps in Belize, where he administered loans to small businesses, taught college accounting, and coached basketball. Currently, he’s a board member for Story International, a foundation committed to supporting orphans and restoring families in Guatemala.

Outside the office, Dave can be found spending time with his wife, Karla, and their six children. He also enjoys hiking, biking, and working in his yard.

In April 2016, Dave and Karla traveled to Guatemala where they adopted four children.

Prior to joining Delap Wealth Advisory, Lincoln was the CFO for a private timber investment management firm serving institutional clients. He also served on the core executive team that developed and grew the business from inception to its successful exit sale to a Fortune 100 company. Prior to that, Lincoln worked in a multi-family office advising several high-net-worth families on their various private equity portfolios. Lincoln began his career at Deloitte in the assurance practice where he specialized in the real estate and retail industries.

Lincoln graduated from Linfield College with a Bachelor of Arts in accounting and also holds an MBA in finance from George Fox University. Lincoln is an active Certified Financial Planner™ professional (CFP®) and Certified Public Accountant (CPA).  

Outside of work, Lincoln enjoys spending time with his wife Allison and their four daughters. Lincoln enjoys running, biking, working outdoors, and cheering on all his daughters’ various sports teams. He also serves in various volunteer leadership capacities with his local church.  

He brings deep experience in financial planning, tax strategy, and estate planning, helping clients simplify complex decisions and align their financial lives with their goals. Clayton has a particular focus on supporting business owners navigating growth, liquidity events, and succession planning.

Prior to joining Delap Wealth Advisory, Clayton served as a wealth advisor at Squire Wealth Advisors, where he integrated tax and wealth planning to support business owners and executives. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Brigham Young University and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional. He serves as a board member for the Utah Valley Estate Planning Council.

Outside of work, Clayton enjoys playing all sports (especially volleyball), traveling with his wife and children, and serving in his community and church.

Beth received her bachelor’s degree in engineering from Purdue University and her Master of Business Administration from Oregon State University. Prior to joining Delap Wealth Advisory, she worked for multi-national corporations where she focused on leading cross-functional teams to build data and analytics capabilities that supported fact-based decision making.

Outside of work, Beth enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, listening to live music, and traveling.

A finance graduate of Gonzaga University, Evan has thrived in a variety of client-facing roles. His attention to detail and genuine interest in people led him to pursue a career in wealth management. Through his work, Evan aims to help clients feel confident, informed, and equipped to make sound decisions about their financial future.

Evan grew up in Gresham and is deeply connected to the local community. In his free time, he loves to travel, play golf, and spend quality time with family and friends.

She has an extensive background in banking, bookkeeping and investments.  Prior to joining Delap, Jennifer dedicated over 5 years in the investment industry, where she excelled in providing exceptional client support.

In her free time, Jennifer is very active and likes to golf, fish, and spend time with her husband of 36 years and grown kids. Jennifer is also an active volunteer, currently serving on the Canby Library Advisory Board.

Reiko received a bachelor’s degree in International Studies from Portland State University, where she later returned for a post-baccalaureate accounting program. Originally from Japan, she now calls Oregon her home. She enjoys being outdoors with her husband and their two sons — skiing in the winter, hiking and biking in the summer, and beachcombing all year round.

As his clients’ trusted business advisor, Earl works with business owners throughout the year to ensure that proper planning is in place related to business financing, business real estate, succession planning, exit strategies, and other important transactions. Specializing in the taxation of middle-market pass-through entities, he works closely with his team to ensure tax returns are completed in a timely fashion and strategic year-end planning occurs.

In his diverse role within Delap LLP, Earl is often a collaborator with Delap Wealth Advisory with shared clients.

David has over 14 years of extensive experience in information technology (IT) security across multiple industries, including healthcare, banking, and retail payments.

In his Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) role at Delap LLP, David also provides Delap Wealth Advisory and its clients best-in-class cybersecurity protection.