Jeffrey Eischen is a Financial Advisor and founder of Pace Financial Advisors, a financial firm located in Hillsboro, Oregon.

Jeffrey’s primary focus is providing clients with a customized financial plan that fits their financial goals. Through his attention to detail and strong process-driven approach, he provides a clear analysis of his client’s portfolio and develops customized advice based on each clients’ unique financial picture.

He focuses on providing guidance and solutions in all areas of his client’s lives — from investment and risk management to financial planning and goal tracking to retirement and estate planning — bringing confidence and hope to their financial future.

In addition to being a collegiate basketball player, Jeffrey graduated from Warner Pacific College with a degree in business management.

Jeffrey is an active member of the community and currently resides in Hillsboro with his wife, Mandy, and their seven children.

Office Address: 421 SE Washington Street. Hillsboro OR 97123
Email: Jeff@pace-fa.com
Phone: 971-727-8434
Fax: 971-205-5655

Advisor Assistant Debbie Taggart: Debbie@pace-fa.com
Advisor Assistant Lisa Caraway: Lisa@pace-fa.com
Advisor Assistant Josh Kailiuli: joshua@pace-fa.com

Office Address: 421 SE Washington Street. Hillsboro OR 97123
Email: Jeremiah@pace-fa.com
Phone: 971-727-8434
Fax: 971-205-5655

Advisor Assistant Debbie Taggart: Debbie@pace-fa.com
Advisor Assistant Lisa Caraway: Lisa@pace-fa.com
Advisor Assistant Josh Kailiuli: joshua@pace-fa.com

Zachary grew up enjoying sports and played baseball at the collegiate level. He attended and graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics and a Master of Science in Safety Science. He had an early interest in aviation and he’s a licensed pilot and drone pilot. He always had a love of the outdoors and outdoor sports and has continued to pursue those interests in his home in Central Oregon. He began his working career as a Mining Safety Specialist and later became a Police Officer for the City of Redmond, where he continues to work today. He is passionate about helping people change their lives around in a positive way and he’s excited and looking forward to continuing that endeavor in his new position at Pace.

He currently resides in Redmond, Oregon with his wife, Julie, and their three young children.

Office Address: 421 SE Washington Street. Hillsboro OR 97123
Email: Zach@pace-fa.com
Phone: 971-377-2480
Fax: 971-377-2478

Advisor Assistant Debbie Taggart: Debbie@pace-fa.com
Advisor Assistant Lisa Caraway: Lisa@pace-fa.com
Advisor Assistant Josh Kailiuli: joshua@pace-fa.com

Grant has been studying business and personal finance since 2017 and has been actively investing since 2020. He recognizes that although finances  and planning can be a source of pain and confusion for some, sound financial advice can turn those challenges into blessings. He enjoys building financial plans that meet people’s goals and support other elements of their lives.

In his spare time Grant enjoys piano, movies, sports, audio engineering and playing drums for the worship team at his home church.

He currently resides in West Linn, OR.

Office Address: 421 SE Washington Street. Hillsboro OR 97123
Email: Grant.lawton@pace-fa.com
Phone: 971-727-8434
Fax: 971-205-5655

Advisor Assistant Debbie Taggart: Debbie@pace-fa.com
Advisor Assistant Lisa Caraway: Lisa@pace-fa.com
Advisor Assistant Josh Kailiuli: joshua@pace-fa.com

Brad Mellinger, Financial Advisor at Pace Financial in Hillsboro, Oregon and satellite office in Lewiston Idaho.

Brad’s passion is to help others achieve their life goals and make wise financial decisions. His balanced approach follows a systematic process by combining values and strategy to develop customized financial plans with clear objectives that fit the individual’s unique financial picture.

Brad evaluates his clients’ portfolios and incorporates actionable solutions that provide hope and minimize future stresses that life brings. Brad enjoys the process of building trusted relationships and providing wise counsel in all areas of life.

Brad played collegiate baseball at Oregon State University where he received his Bachelor of Science degree. He served in the US Army for 7 years with deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. Brad spent 4 years in the Oil and Gas industry before becoming a partner/owner of a small manufacturing company located in Lewiston, Idaho since 2018.

Brad is an active member of the community and is married to his wife Jessica, and they have eight wonderful children. He enjoys sports, hunting, and camping with his family.

Office Address: 421 SE Washington Street. Hillsboro OR 97123
Email: brad.m@pace-fa.com
Phone: 503-713-7049

Advisor Assistant Debbie Taggart: Debbie@pace-fa.com
Advisor Assistant Lisa Caraway: Lisa@pace-fa.com
Advisor Assistant Josh Kailiuli: joshua@pace-fa.com

Nathan Bauer began his career as a financial advisor in 2013, following his graduation from Oregon State University. He uses a simple yet effective financial planning process to help his clients create and achieve their most important life goals. His areas of expertise are retirement planning, investing, debt elimination and cash flow planning.

Outside of work, Nathan prioritizes spending time with his family, working out, and reading good books!

Nathan lives in Newberg, OR with his wife, Katy, and their two daughters.

Office Address: 111 SE 3rd Ave, Suite B, Hillsboro, OR 97123
Mailing Address: 421 SE Washington Street, Hillsboro, OR 97123
Email: Nathan@pace-fa.com
Phone: 971-727-8435
Fax: 971- 205-5656

Advisor Assistant Debbie Taggart: Debbie@pace-fa.com
Advisor Assistant Lisa Caraway: Lisa@pace-fa.com

Christopher is a Financial Advisor with Pace Financial in Hillsboro, Oregon. He graduated from Portland State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and has been interested in finance since the age of 12 when he started building budgets for his friends.

Christopher infuses his clients’ values into their portfolio creating individually tailored financial plans. Among other services, common objectives include income management and cash flow, investment management, retirement, estate planning, tax planning, charitable planning, debt management, education savings, and small business planning.

As an Advisor, Christopher believes money should serve the individual and not vice versa. He helps his clients wisely and diligently plan ahead for financial growth while balancing current needs. He strives to bring financial peace and eliminate the fear of money.

Christopher is a husband and father who prioritizes family and values relationships.

Please feel free to send a message to chris@pace-fa.com with any questions.

Office Address: 111 SE 3rd Ave, Suite B, Hillsboro, OR 97123
Email: Chris@pace-fa.com
Phone: 971-377-2480
Fax: 971-377-2478

Advisor Assistant Jayne Kight: Jayne@pace-fa.com

This life is short and why not live it intentionally with purpose and impact. At a young age TJ was introduced to the challenge of being a good steward with his money. His father and grandfather walked him into a financial advisor’s office and started him on the path of connecting his money with his purpose. Ever since that day he has been passionate about helping others do the same.

Prior to joining Pace, Tj owned and operated his wealth management practice Rooted Financial. He has been working in the financial advising space since 2012. Prior to financial services, he worked as the Director of Operations as a fourth-generation owner in his family’s mattress manufacturing company. He graduated from Portland State University with his bachelor’s degree and a double major in Business Management and Marketing.

He met his wife Jena while they were on a spring break ministry trip in Louisiana, helping rebuild after Hurricane Katrina. They met in the spring of 2006 and have been married since 2007. They have five children, Ella, Tyson, Lucy, June and Carson. They are actively involved in their church serving in multiple roles. In their free time they enjoy sports and the outdoors

Office Address: 421 SE Washington Street. Hillsboro OR 97123
Email: tj.walker@pace-fa.com
Phone: 503-207-2067
Fax: 971-297-1216

Office Address: 421 SE Washington Street. Hillsboro OR 97123
Email: Erik@pace-fa.com
Phone: 971-727-8434
Fax: 971-205-5655

Advisor Assistant Debbie Taggart: Debbie@pace-fa.com
Advisor Assistant Lisa Caraway: Lisa@pace-fa.com
Advisor Assistant Josh Kailiuli: joshua@pace-fa.com

Debbie Taggart has been in the finance field since 2014. She entered the field as an office manager and her duties include scheduling, answering phones, and processing paperwork. She pays special attention to detail and takes tremendous pride in her work. While Debbie enjoys her office duties, she especially loves interacting with clients and will go the extra mile to make sure they are always greeted with a warm smile and friendly, genuine conversation. Debbie works hard to treat others the way she herself would like to be treated.

Debbie has 6 children, consisting of yours, mine and ours, and 12 grandchildren. She loves her family, animals, and arts and crafts. Her dream is to one day visit Australia.

Office Address: 421 SE Washington Street. Hillsboro OR 97123
Email: Debbie@pace-fa.com

Lisa Caraway began her career with Pace Financial in 2022 as an advisor assistant. She is passionate about helping people achieve their financial goals, and enjoys working with individuals to help them plan and achieve their dreams.

In her personal time, Lisa prioritizes her faith in Jesus, spending time with her family and enjoying the great outdoors.

Lisa lives in Sherwood, OR with her husband BJ, their son, daughter and dog.

Office Address: 421 SE Washington Street. Hillsboro OR 97123
Email: Lisa@pace-fa.com

Jayne was born and raised in northwest England and after graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Music, started her career as a teacher in her hometown of Blackpool, Lancashire. After immigrating to the US in 1999, she continued her career in the classroom teaching second, third, and fourth grade and serving as a music director and peripatetic piano teacher in schools throughout Beaverton and Hillsboro.

Jayne left teaching in 2014 and after gaining an associate diploma in administration, started her career in finance at Edward Jones Investments. Jayne began work as an On-Call in 2015, later becoming a fully-fledged office administrator in 2016 and graduating to senior administrator status in June 2021. During her years at Edward Jones, she served on the region’s leadership team as event coordinator and enjoyed planning regional meetings and activities for her colleagues.

Jayne joined PACE in July 2021 and currently applies her skills in teaching and finance to help serve clients as they navigate their personal financial journeys. What matters most to Jayne is that clients feel safe, secure, and supported and leave every meeting with a sense of peace and hope.

Jayne currently lives with her husband Michael, in Hillsboro, Oregon and when she isn’t tending to her garden, can be found reading, playing the piano, or practicing the craft of wood-burning.

Office Address: 111 SE 3rd Ave, Suite B, Hillsboro, OR 97123
Email: Jayne@pace-fa.com
Phone: 971-377-2480
Fax: 971-377-2478

Office Address: 421 SE Washington Street. Hillsboro OR 97123
Email: Joshua@pace-fa.com