Baker Boyer

09/18/2026

We’re honored to once again be named Best Bank in the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin Readers’ Choice Awards! 🏆 A big thank you to everyone who voted and continues to support Baker Boyer. We’re lucky to be part of such a great community!

09/17/2026

We’re celebrating two of our own! 🎉 Congratulations to Tori Anguiano, voted Best Financial Advisor, and Luis Alvarez, voted Best Banker/Loan Agent in the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin Readers’ Choice Awards! Baker Boyer was also named Best Financial Planning Firm. A well-deserved shoutout to two fantastic members of our team!

09/16/2026

AI can analyze data, identify patterns, and deliver answers faster than ever. But can it replace a trusted financial advisor? In this article, Tori Anguiano, CFP®, explores how AI is changing financial planning and why human judgment, relationships, and perspective still matter.

Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/s50T50ZO5aG

AI can hand you the data. It can’t sit across the table, ask the follow-up question you didn’t see coming, and help you think it through.

09/14/2026

We’re proud to have supported the Perry Technical Institute Foundation’s Legacy of Excellence Capital Campaign in Yakima! Our contribution will help fund the new Washington Fruit & Produce Technology Center, expanding hands-on training, lab space, and access to emerging technologies while preparing students for careers that strengthen the future of the Yakima Valley. View the full announcement: https://ow.ly/Qqrl50ZLCeR

09/11/2026

CIO John Cunnison breaks down why the bond market, often overlooked in favor of flashier stock market headlines, may be the more important story right now. John explains the fundamental difference between stocks and bonds, then digs into why yields have risen so sharply. He walks through two competing explanations. Watch the full Market Update, now on YouTube! https://ow.ly/pztw50ZMKHj

09/09/2026

Before heading back to school, we caught up with our summer intern, Indy Hilmes, for a quick Q&A about her time at Baker Boyer. She shares what surprised her most, what she learned along the way, and her advice for future interns. Thanks for spending your summer with us, and best of luck with the school year ahead! 💚

09/08/2026

We had such a blast being part of the Walla Walla Fair & Frontier Days Parade and celebrating with everyone who came out to enjoy the festivities! 🎡🐎A big thank-you to the Walla Walla County Fairgrounds for putting on such a great fair and bringing our community together. We’re already looking forward to next year!

09/04/2026

We will be closed Monday, September 7th, in observance of Labor Day.

09/04/2026

Baker Boyer has named Clifford “Kip” Kontos as its 12th President and CEO as Mark Kajita retires after more than two decades with the Bank. The appointment follows a four-year succession planning process focused on ensuring continuity and strong leadership for Baker Boyer’s next chapter. Read the announcement through the link.

WALLA WALLA, Wash. — Baker Boyer is announcing that after an extensive succession planning process, Mark Kajita is retiring as President and CEO, along with stepping down from the Board, following more than two decades of service to the Bank. At its most recent meeting, the Baker Boyer Board of Di...

09/02/2026

Are you getting the most out of Online Banking? 📱💻 Our experts put together 9 tips to help you save time, stay organized, and make everyday banking a little easier.

Online and mobile banking can do much more than help you check a balance or transfer money. From budgeting and business management tools to account alerts and mobile deposit, many features are designed to make everyday financial tasks easier, more organized, and more secure.