
Ellen is a Senior Portfolio Manager and founding partner at Riley Thompson Wealth Advisors. She launched her career in 2014 after being selected for a competitive apprenticeship program with Wells Fargo Advisors, where she advanced to Associate Vice President, Investment Officer. In that role, she partnered with multiple advisors, serving as a portfolio strategist across diverse client practices.
Ellen is dedicated to integrating technical and fundamental analysis to deliver a well-rounded, disciplined approach to portfolio management. She applies Modern Portfolio Theory alongside tailored risk management strategies, ensuring each client’s portfolio aligns with their unique goals and risk tolerance.
A strong advocate for client education, Ellen uses every meeting as an opportunity to share investing insights and best practices, fostering collaborative and informed relationships.
Outside the office, Ellen enjoys exploring the hiking trails of the Pacific Northwest with her husband, where they are raising their daughter and their adopted Great Pyrenees.

