Kathryn Talley Manning joined Aldrich Wealth in 2026, with a focus on supporting clients and advisors through thoughtful coordination, communication, and relationship management. She brings broad experience supporting public service plans, endowments and foundations, and private wealth clients, helping create a seamless experience aligned with clients’ financial goals. 

Kathryn has more than 25 years of experience providing high-level executive and client support, with a background that includes project management, corporate retirement plans, employee culture initiatives, event coordination, applied research, and technology solutions that support innovative and successful business outcomes. She is known for her collaborative approach and commitment to delivering meaningful support to both clients and colleagues. 

She earned a Bachelor of Science in the Social Sciences from Portland State University, with a focus on psychology, environmental science, art history, and political science. 

Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, Kathryn enjoys exploring the Pacific Northwest and experiencing new cultures through travel. Outside of work, she also enjoys black-and-white photography and recreating recipes inspired by Julia Child and Anthony Bourdain.