Adam Cornwell, CFA, CFP

Wealth Advisor & Partner
The Grizzly Guide

Hi, I'm Adam Cornwell. I’m a Wealth Advisor and Partner at North Ridge Wealth Advisors. I collaborate with high-net-worth professionals on retirement planning and tax strategies that transform lives.

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Finance, Washington State University

  • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

  • Certified Financial Planner (CFP®)

  • Two decades of experience advising high-net-worth professionals

  • International guest speaker on sustainable income strategies

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Get to Know Adam

Why financial planning?

Breaking my back in a car accident at 18 led to an insurance settlement that opened my eyes to investing—a world I'd never known, growing up without means or opportunity. This is when I knew I wanted to help other families make smarter financial decisions that would change their lives for the better, just as mine had.

Why me?

I've spent nearly a decade guiding clients on backpacking expeditions through Alaska's grizzly bear country to photograph these misunderstood titans of the forest.

Safely approaching bears requires careful planning, behavioral knowledge, and years of experience. These same traits help me safely guide clients on their path to financial independence and a life well-lived.

My Favorite…

  • Book – The Millionaire Next Door

  • Hike – The Khumbu Valley in Nepal

  • Causes – Hoya Nueva, SeaLegacy, Humane Society

  • Bucket List Item – Visit all 63 national parks

  • Experience – Living with bears

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 If you're ready to work with someone who combines serious financial expertise with an adventurous approach to life and client relationships, let's talk.