Evan Harris, Owner and President of Harris Financial, is a longtime community partner, Great Fish Community Challenge sponsor, and trusted advisor who helps clients thoughtfully incorporate charitable giving into their financial plans.
A fifth-generation Montanan raised in the Flathead Valley, Evan has built his practice around helping clients navigate life's biggest financial decisions with confidence. After earning a degree in economics from Seattle Pacific University, he began his career as a wealth advisor in 2012 before returning home to purchase Harris Financial from his father in 2016.
Today, Evan enjoys helping clients solve complex financial challenges through thoughtful investment management and creative planning strategies. He regularly works with individuals and families to integrate charitable giving into broader financial and estate plans, helping them maximize both their philanthropic impact and tax efficiency.
One recent client engagement illustrates the value of involving charitable planning early in a significant financial transaction. When a longtime business owner began preparing to sell their company, Evan worked closely with the client and Whitefish Community Foundation to develop a strategy that aligned the sale with the client's philanthropic goals.
Outside the office, Evan and his wife, Sadie, are deeply invested in the Flathead community. They are licensed foster parents, active supporters of numerous local nonprofits, and Evan serves on the board of Lighthouse Christian Home. In 2026, he was recognized as one of the Flathead Valley's 20 Under 40 for his professional leadership and commitment to serving the community. Sadie serves as a CASA Advocate and the pair serves as foster respite parents.
Whitefish Community Foundation is grateful to partner with professional advisors like Evan who recognize that philanthropy is an essential component of comprehensive financial planning. By working together, we help clients achieve both their financial goals and the lasting community impact they envision.
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