Craig Smith

Entering the financial services industry in 2007, right before the Great Recession, was eyeopening and formational for Craig. Those that had a financial plan and the posture of an open hand (as opossed to a death grip on their money) fared much, much better.

In 2009, Craig joined von Borstel and Associates. Today, after more than a decade and a half, Craig counts it a true blessing to have witnessed the progress of many clients from undefined goals (and some worries) to the achievement of concrete aspirations accompanied by increased confidence in their personal circumstances.

Craig holds multiple professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ / CFP® Practitioner,  Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®), and Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA®) among others.

A native Oregonian, Craig was born and raised in The Dalles. Growing up, Craig spent time working on the family cattle ranch and learning many life lessons along the way. His dad, a fourth generation cattle rancher, and his mom, a dedicated public school teacher, imparted simple, down-home values and work ethic that continue to shape him today.

Craig and his wife, Melinda, are involved in their church and love to get outdoors and be active together. They have hiked over 1000 miles along the Pacific Crest Trail, including a 200-mile backpacking adventure completing the John Muir Trail. They are blessed with two daughters and a son, and although the distances have gotten shorter, continue to enjoy backpacking, hiking, and bicycling as a family!

Anson Lilienthal

Anson has spent most of his life in Oregon. His passion for creating lasting relationships and helping people navigate their financial goals brought him to von Borstel & Associates in 2019.

When Anson’s not in the office, or reading endless articles about markets, he will likely be found spending time with his wife, Elizabeth, and 3 sons, Kaiden, Kole and Kooper. In stewarding their time they are likely to be found spending time with their church community, traveling the world, attending live sporting events, or cheering at their kids’ events. And each fall, Anson’s sporting dreams inevitably turn to the (misguided) belief that “his” Dallas Cowboys will somehow win another Super Bowl!

Kingdom Advisors is an organization dedicated to equipping Christian advisors with biblically-based wisdom and planning processes. Craig Smith carries the Certified Kingdom Advisor® (CKA®) designation.