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Of the hundreds of clients we have worked with over the years, no two have had exactly the same financial and personal circumstances. So rather than trying to shoehorn everyone into the same mold, we strive to understand your unique needs and objectives. Then we sit down together and help you build a plan designed to use your available resources to lead the kind of life you want to live.

As no decision about your wealth should be made in isolation, we assist you in evaluating all aspects of you financial needs in order to create a holistic financial plan. We are here to answer your questions and offer our best advice anytime you need us.

Proud to work with nationally recognized teammates

At The Evergreen Group, we are very proud that Financial Advisors, John Friesen and Josh Zeleskey, have been recognized as AdvisorHub Advisors to Watch in 2023. It’s an honor to have teammates nationally recognized as some of the best in the industry—because it means we are serving our clients well. Congratulations, John and Josh!

The Evergreen Group was also named a Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Team in 2024.

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and electrification:
A revolution

As burgeoning demand and innovation transform the energy landscape, we examine key trends that are likely to shape the future of renewable power and industrial electrification. Read the Global Insight Monthly »

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    Young Professionals GuideToday’s young professionals face many challenges when it comes to building wealth. RBC Wealth Management's guide on money matters for young professionals is designed to help young adults master the fundamentals of saving and investing, with insights into how to control debt, build a wealth plan and prepare for a more secure tomorrow.

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    Distinguished by a long heritage of financial integrity and unwavering dedication to our clients, RBC has consistently earned high credit ratings.1

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    Additionally, RBC has a reputation of strength and stability with a high-quality balance sheet, proactive risk management and a strong liquidity position.

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    With college tuition costs on the rise, education funding has become a critical wealth management component for many parents who want to help their children avoid a heavy debt burden so early in life. If you’re planning on helping your children pay for college, there are a variety of funding options available to you. Contact us today to discuss which option may be right for you.

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    The 2023 AdvisorHub “Advisors to Watch” award was announced June 2023. Data as of 12/31/2021 and 12/31/2022 was provided and considered for this award. The ranking recognizes advisors across the country for their quality of practice, professionalism, character and community involvement. Criteria considered included: assets under management, production/revenue, team size and more. The financial advisor does not pay a fee to be considered for or to receive this award. This award does not evaluate the quality of services provided to clients. This is not indicative of this financial advisor’s future performance.

    The 2024 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams award was announced January 2024. Data as of 3/31/23. The award was developed by SHOOK Research and is based on in-person, virtual and telephone due diligence meetings and a ranking algorithm that includes: a measure of each team’s best practices, client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, including: assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion because client objectives and risk tolerances vary, and advisors rarely have audited performance reports. SHOOK’s research and rankings provide opinions intended to help investors choose the right financial advisor and team, and are not indicative of future performance or representative of any one client’s experience. Past performance is not an indication of future results.  Neither Forbes nor SHOOK Research receive compensation in exchange for placement on the ranking. The financial advisor does not pay a fee to be considered for or to receive this award. This award does not evaluate the quality of services provided to clients. This is not indicative of this financial advisor’s future performance.

    Phillip Friesen is currently registered to conduct business with residents of the following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, KS, LA, MA, MI, MN, MT, NC, NE, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WY.

    Greg Bowman is currently registered to conduct business with residents of the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IA, IL, KS, LA, MA, MI, MN, MT, NC, NE, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WY. Arkansas Insurance License #7687991.

    John Friesen is currently registered to conduct business with residents of the following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, KS, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MT, NC, NE, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WY. Arkansas Insurance License #1232333.

    Josh Zeleskey is currently registered to conduct business with residents of the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, KS, LA, MA, MI, MN, MS, MT, NC, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WY. Arkansas Insurance License #17518153.