Helping individuals and
Portfolio Management
We proudly use Altruist and SEI Investments Company for our client portfolio management.
Once we set your personal account on either Altruist or SEI through their seamless onboarding, both have apps available that you can download for easy monitoring of your portfolio.
About Us
The Firm
The original firm, Sykes Financial Services, was founded in 1984 by R. Gordon Sykes. From 2021 to 2025 Gordon mentored new owner Tim Batog prior to Gordon’s retirement exit. Tim purchased the then 40-year Sykes Financial, and the firm is now rebranded as Grow Financial.
Our Mission
At Grow Financial, our mission is to help our clients achieve financial independence through personalized investments, estate, tax, insurance and mortgage planning strategies. The goal is to provide both long-term growth opportunities and monthly income generating investments to clients who are working, retired, or approaching retirement.
About Tim Batog
Tim Batog is a Registered Investment Advisor Representative, an Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS®), and owner of Grow Financial, formerly Sykes Financial Services. Since becoming licensed in 2021, and then purchasing the business in 2025, Tim has been committed to delivering thoughtful, personalized financial advice rooted in real-world experience and long-term relationships.
Tim holds a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from the University of Oregon and brings a diverse professional background to his advisory work. His previous roles include time in the service industry, several years at Intel, a decade managing a wholesale tree nursery, and over 20 years as owner and operator of a successful fine gardening business. This varied experience gives him a practical, down-to-earth approach to financial planning.
An active community member, Tim currently serves on the board of his neighborhood association and volunteers regularly. His past volunteer work includes roles with Friends of Trees (neighborhood coordinator), Depave (crew leader), and trail work with both the Pacific Crest Trail Association and Trailkeepers of Oregon.
Based in Northeast Portland, Tim shares his home with his partner and their five senior dogs. Outside of work, he enjoys home gardening, renovating his fixer-upper, caring for backyard chickens, hiking, and camping across the Pacific Northwest.