LAKE OSWEGO, Ore. (January 10, 2022) — Earlier this month, Delap announced that Aaron E. Newell had been promoted to partner at the firm. Aaron previously served clients as a senior manager.

"We are excited for Aaron to join our partnership," said Earl Pierce, CEO of Delap. "We partner up to accomplish more together than we could separately. Each partner brings something to the table. Congratulations, Aaron!"

Aaron joined the firm in 2018 and is passionate about helping clients achieve their tax and wealth planning goals. As a progressive, trusted advisor with a strong understanding of complex income and legacy tax laws, he aims to help clients navigate multifaceted tax strategies, quantify their decisions, and put things in a way they can understand.

With over a decade of experience in public accounting, Aaron helps his clients plan for the future with estate and legacy planning, asset protection, business succession, planning for minor children, and charitable giving.

About Delap

One of Portland’s largest local accounting firms, Delap is a fully integrated financial services firm with experts in tax, assurance, business advisory, wealth advisory, and cybersecurity. Now in its 89^th year of business, the firm was most recently named by Forbes to America's Best Tax and Accounting Firms 2022, recognized by The Oregonian as a 2021 Top Workplace in Oregon, and named by the Portland Business Journal one of the Healthiest Employers in Oregon.

Delap gives clients a comprehensive view of their financial picture — providing clarity, coaching, and actionable insight that drives real results for companies ranging in size and industry.