from left to right: Micah Dorr, Dave Inman, Cheryl Inman, Keith Johnson

Dave Inman, President

Dave has practiced comprehensive financial planning since 1983. Through decades of changing economic conditions, his dedication to offering exceptional service to each and every client has not wavered. As a business owner, Dave understands the importance and value of wise financial decisions. He has managed retirement plans for a variety of companies and served as a consultant to many non-profit organizations regarding employee benefits. He takes great care to refine his expertise and understanding of ever-changing tax laws, economic and investment trends, and best practices of financial firms around the world.

Dave has conducted numerous financial workshops and seminars in the Portland area and throughout Oregon. He welcomes opportunities to give back to the community by sharing sound money management principles with people of various financial backgrounds. Dave earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance from the University of Oregon.

Dave and his wife, Cheryl, live in Tigard, and have three grown children and one granddaughter. Dave enjoys hanging out with his family, golfing, and watching football and basketball. He has also coached youth basketball teams for a number of years. Being an avid runner, Dave has participated in two Hood to Coast Relays and also completed two Portland Marathons.

Dave is an Investment Advisor Representative of Inman Financial Services, a Registered Investment Advisory (RIA) firm.

Cheryl Inman, Administrative Assistant

Cheryl has worked closely with IFS since its inception in 1990. She and Dave share the goal of building a business based on the values of integrity and service in the financial world. Her attention to detail and organizational skill are a tremendous benefit as she manages the business payroll and bookkeeping, processes client paperwork, and ensures that office operations run smoothly. In addition to handling administrative responsibilities, Cheryl’s creative eye for excellence keeps her in high demand as the in-house interior design consultant.

Cheryl loves spending time with their children and granddaughter, and also has fun doing a variety of volunteer work. She enjoys gardening, reading, and making cards to give to friends and family. She welcomes any opportunity to meet with friends over a great cup of tea.

Micah Dorr, CFP®Advisor

Micah Dorr joined our team in February of 2018. Before joining our business, Micah was in the insurance industry where he owned his own agency, excelled in client relations and specialized in Life Insurance. Micah uses his experience in protecting assets and problem solving to help IFS and our clients in all aspects of business.

Micah has a B.A. in Business Marketing from Eastern Washington University where he was President of Student Athletic Support and Vice President of the Business Fraternity. After moving to Portland from North Dakota he met his wife and they were married in January of 2016. He and his wife, Chelsey, live in Forest Grove and welcomed their first child, Sophia, in June of 2018. Micah spends his free time hanging out with friends, playing basketball and building projects his wife finds on Pinterest.

Keith Johnson, Executive Assistant

After beginning his career in the banking segment of the financial services industry, Keith joined IFS in 2008. He fills many valuable roles at IFS as he provides client care and support, ensures that sensitive account transactions are handled correctly, and continually strategizes ways to employ software and technology. He has found his niche in the financial planning field, especially emphasizing the value IFS places on helping clients execute sound decisions as their priorities shift through various seasons of life.

Keith has degrees from both George Fox University and Princeton Theological Seminary. His life perspective has been shaped by local and global charitable service, including travels to the Dominican Republic, Brazil, and Kenya. He and his wife, Jen, live in Portland with their four children. He enjoys family time, baking, watching sports, and biking. He also loves bonding with kids, family members, or close friends through team sports and outdoor adventures.

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