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Clarity and Focus

We deliver solutions according to your needs and goals. 

We believe a team approach is best when it comes to serving you.

Each of us is dedicated to meeting your needs in a manner that is meaningful and relevant to you. We realize that each relationship is unique. Therefore, as a team, we strive to understand you and your priorities.

Life happens over time. We cannot control many things in our financial future, but we can commit to having a team in place for the long haul. That way — no matter what happens — you and your loved ones will have someone on your side to guide you through important financial decisions and through any changes or transitions that may occur along the way.

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Rob Pool, CFP®

Founder, Lead Advisor
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Rob Pool, MSFS, CFP®

Founder & Lead Advisor

rpool@fortvancouverim.com

Rob’s commitment to helping everyday people manage their money is firmly grounded in a financial career spanning more than two decades. He is an advisor, educator, manager and small business owner with experience in investment management, financial planning and real estate transactions. While assisting a broad range of clients within Fortune 500 companies such as American Express and Charles Schwab, he realized solid, objective advice and hands-on relationship-based service were the keys to helping investors achieve their financial goals. So, in 2002, he joined Arcadia Investment Advisors, where he served as partner, chief compliance officer and investment manager. Ten years later, he formalized his ownership interest at Arcadia, now named Fort Vancouver Investment Management, LLC.

Beyond serving clients, Rob also actively seeks to enhance financial literacy in his community. As a volunteer for the Foundation for Personal Financial Education, he has been invited to speak by a number of local businesses, such as the Cascade Corporation, Micron Technology and Leatherman Tool Company. He earned his bachelor’s degree in business management from George Fox University and holds a master’s degree in financial services from the Institute of Business and Finance. Rob is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM.

On a personal note, Rob is married to Valerie and they have three children: Kayla, Grace and Joshua. Outside of work, he likes to volunteer with County-Wide Chaplaincy, a non-profit organization that provides a chaplain at the scene of any traumatic injury or death.


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Matt Ebeling, CFP®

Partner, Lead Advisor
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Matt Ebeling, CFP®

Partner & Lead Advisor

mebeling@fortvancouverim.com


Matt’s wealth management career spans over two decades, beginning in 2001 at First Independent Bank's trust department, where he honed his skills as a portfolio manager. He continued to develop his expertise during his nine-year tenure at Fisher Investments, serving as an investment counselor for high-net-worth clients across the U.S. In 2016, Matt brought his extensive experience to FVIM, focusing on financial planning and investment management, which led to him becoming a partner in 2019. Matt holds an MBA and a bachelor’s degree in business management and marketing and  is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ™.

Outside of his professional life, Matt and his wife Kim have been Vancouver residents since 2001. They have three children: Jewels, Myah, and Chase. The Ebeling’s love exploring the Pacific Northwest’s outdoor opportunities and are actively involved in their community, including coaching little league baseball.

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Andrea Silbernagel, CFP®, EA

Partner, Advisor
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Andrea Silbernagel, CFP®, EA

Partner & Advisor

asilbernagel@fortvancouverim.com

Where financial planning and tax management intersect, that’s where you’ll find Andrea adding her expertise. Her skill and knowledge make her an ideal fit for reviewing our clients’ portfolios, offering insights on tax-wise wealth management, and advising on the long-term financial implications of decisions made today.

Andrea joined us in 2022, bringing years of experience along with her. For nearly a decade prior, she worked with a variety of small businesses as an IRS-registered tax preparer and QuickBooks® Advance Certified ProAdvisor. She has also assisted small businesses and individuals with incorporating ever-changing tax codes into their planning and returns. Along with holding bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting, she is an IRS Enrolled Agent (EA), having passed a rigorous exam which qualifies her to represent taxpayers before the IRS nationwide.

As a military spouse, Andrea has lived in various parts of the country, and is glad to have settled back in her hometown of Vancouver. She has enjoyed sharing her knowledge as an adjunct professor at our local community college, volunteering as a tax counselor with AARP’s Tax-Aide program, and mentoring immigrant families on how to launch businesses and save for retirement.  When the weather turns warm, she can be found working on small construction projects, traveling around the region, and hiking with her husband and four children.


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Sarah Young

Operations Manager

Sarah Young

Operations Manager

syoung@fortvancouverim.com


Sarah relocated to Vancouver in 2004 from California, promptly joined the team, and has been invaluable to us ever since. She assists with client account processing, performance reporting software, technology development and a variety of special client projects. Additionally, she serves as our liaison between us and our custodian, Charles Schwab & Co. by helping clients open accounts, tracking transfers of assets, processing distribution requests and ensuring client needs are met.

Sarah has been on the administrative side of small business throughout most of her professional career. She feels that one of the main benefits of working in a small business environment is utilizing a creative solution process that is at times difficult in a large corporation.

In her off hours, she spends time with her family. Together, they enjoy traveling and experiencing new places. She is also fond of arts and crafts projects, as well as updating their 1950s home.

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Madeline Koo

Client Services
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Madeline Koo

Client Services

mkoo@fortvancouverim.com

Madeline knew she’d found a great fit for her career aspirations when she joined FVIM in 2018. When she mentioned her guilty pleasures included “doing paperwork, working with numbers and organizing things,” we knew we’d found the right match for our growing firm. It was no time at all before we were wondering how we ever got by without her — from assisting with administrative details to helping us with account maintenance to pitching in on client care.

Madeline grew up in northern California, relocating to Washington in 2016. Before joining FVIM, she worked in the finance department for a pension administration company. She also served for a year as a volunteer educator in the Pohnpei, Micronesia school system. She has a bachelor’s degree in liberal studies and a master’s degree in teaching.

At home, Madeline, her husband and daughter enjoy spoiling their two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Ozzy and Olive. She also loves to travel and immerse herself in local cultures. So far, she’s visited 15 countries and counting.


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Ilona Voronko

Client Services
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Ilona Voronko

Client Service Specialist

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Originally from Ukraine, Ilona grew up in Argentina before moving to Portland and settling in Vancouver. She brings a diverse experience ranging from managing a kitchen and bakery department with her culinary degree to working with seniors at Meals on Wheels and coordinating volunteers, where she met Matt. Her journey led her to join Andrea’s company where she honed her skills as a tax preparer before joining FVIM in 2024.

Ilona finds fulfillment in helping clients navigate the often-stressful world of taxes through clear, supportive guidance. Her attention to detail, affinity for numbers, and strong service background make her a perfect fit for our team. While she continues to assist with tax-related matters, her year-round focus is on providing seamless, personalized service to our clients.

Outside of work, Ilona and her husband are proud parents of two young boys and stay actively engaged with their large extended family. She speaks four languages, which she is dedicated to passing down to her children. In her spare time, she enjoys baking custom cakes and sugar cookies.

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Holly Breeden

Director of Compliance

Holly Breeden

Director of Compliance

hbreeden@fortvancouverim.com



Holly and Rob have been working together since 2006. With her fondness for number-crunching, she was attracted to the investment management industry in 2006. She found that “the people factor” has been among the most satisfying parts of her role at FVIM, where she assists with portfolio reviews, trade placements, compliance obligations and additional client outreach services. In 2014, she completed the investment advisory exam.

Holly’s background includes seven years as an office manager at a Vancouver-based tax consulting firm, where she oversaw the company’s administrative staff, managed client accounts and developed specialized expertise in submitting property tax appeals. She also studied legal assisting at Utah Valley State College.

Outside of the office, family is important to Holly. She enjoys spending time with her two children, working on puzzles, musical theater, volunteering with the youth at her church, watching movies, cooking, and reading. Holly also dabbles in various arts and crafts in her free time.