Alan Lloyd Writer

What’s most important to you? That simple (but not always easy) question guides everything I do when I meet with clients. What matters most in your family, health, purpose and finances should shape nearly every financial decision you make. My role is to help bring clarity to those priorities and align them with a thoughtful strategy so your resources support the life you want to live. My name is Samuel (Sam) Stanton, and I am an Edward Jones financial advisor. I chose to join Edward Jones because of the firm’s commitment to long-term, personal relationships and its focus on helping clients, their families, friends, and even future generations use their time, talents and treasures in ways that reflect what matters most to them. I grew up in Stanwood, WA, just down the road from my office in Everett, and I take pride in serving my local community. I work face-to-face with clients throughout the I-5 corridor, as well as with families and individuals across the country through virtual, but still highly personal, relationships. Regardless of location, my focus remains the same: being accessible, intentional and responsive as life evolves. When we work together, we use a combination of investments, cash management, tax-aware strategies, financial planning tools and insurance solutions to plan for what you want your money to do for you, both today and in the future. Each strategy we implement is rooted in your goals and adjusted as your circumstances change. If you are seeking a long-term resource to help guide you through life’s financial decisions, I welcome the opportunity to meet and explore how I may be able to help you achieve your goals. My objective is not just to manage finances, but to help you move forward with greater confidence toward what you want to achieve. With gratitude, Samuel Stanton

Sean George is a financial advisor at Elderrock Financial LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Berknell Financial Group prior to joining Elderrock in 2018. Sean participates in community and networking groups, including the Rotary Club of Everett and the Everett Rotary Youth Foundation, where he serves as secretary. Elderrock Financial provides financial planning, consulting, and portfolio management to individuals and sponsors of employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm offers ERISA-focused fiduciary and administrative services for retirement plans alongside individual wealth management, using a blend of fundamental and technical analysis as well as modern portfolio theory to tailor investment strategies.

Nathan Frerichs is a financial advisor at Blue Mountain Wealth Management with a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. He previously served 20 years in the United States Coast Guard and has held roles at Baobab Wealth Management, Baobab Wealth Abroad, and Golden State Equity Partners. Blue Mountain Wealth Management is an independent, fee-only advisory firm serving individuals and high-net-worth clients with discretionary wealth management and financial planning. The firm employs a modern portfolio theory approach combining passive and active strategies, fundamental analysis, and focuses on asset allocation, tax efficiency, and long-term holding periods.

Michael Smith is a Series 66 registered advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He has been the sole advisor at Focus Advisory, LLC since 2008 and previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2004 to 2008. Focus Advisory, LLC is an independent registered investment adviser serving individual private clients with investment management services. The firm employs a global asset allocation approach utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, closed-end funds, and options, guided by macroeconomic, fundamental, and technical analysis. Portfolios are tailored to client suitability and risk tolerance, with ongoing daily account reviews and a focus on a limited client roster.

Timothy Walker is a financial advisor with Anchor Capital Management LLC in Marysville, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and seven years of industry experience. He previously served in the U.S. Navy for 23 years before transitioning to financial services, including a role at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is associated with an insurance business through his principal role. Anchor Capital Management serves individuals, trusts, closely held businesses, and pension plans by providing financial planning and facilitating access to pre-screened third-party investment advisers. The firm focuses on diversified manager allocation plans without taking custody or exercising investment discretion, emphasizing retirement feasibility, cash flow analysis, and risk management.

Daniel Adams is a CFP® professional with four years of experience in financial advising, currently serving at CEG Life Financial Services. He has prior experience at Capital Enhancement Group, where he worked for 12 years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates an insurance agency, CEG Life Insurance Services. CEG Life Financial Services provides financial planning to individuals and families, offering comprehensive or segmented plans that address investments, insurance, taxes, and estate matters. The firm focuses on project-based planning engagements and does not manage client portfolios directly, recommending mutual funds and ETFs when appropriate.