Danielle Marie Meister

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.

Huihwan Yu is the sole advisor at Waterhill Capital, LLC, an independent registered investment adviser based in Kirkland, WA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 14 years of industry experience. Mr. Yu has managed Waterhill Capital since 2014. Waterhill Capital provides discretionary portfolio management to individual investors, including IRAs and trusts, as well as limited partners in a private investment partnership. The firm focuses on long-term capital appreciation with an emphasis on capital preservation, employing a "go anywhere, buy anything" investment approach across publicly traded securities without using leverage or private securities.

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 worked at Baobab Wealth Management, Baobab Wealth Abroad, and Golden State Equity Partners. Blue Mountain Wealth Management is an independent registered investment adviser offering wealth management and financial planning services primarily for individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a fee-only, discretionary management approach that combines Modern Portfolio Theory, fundamental analysis, and both passive and active investment vehicles, providing tailored portfolios and fixed, project-based planning fees.

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.

Aaron Farrell is a financial advisor at Quantca Financial with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Comcast for nine years and has led Sapien LLC as CEO since 2021. Farrell also serves as CFO and volunteer board member for Volunteers for Ukraine Inc, a charity providing humanitarian aid. Quantca Financial offers discretionary portfolio management through an automated, algorithm-driven platform for retail, accredited, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes quantitative models with market-timing and tactical allocation features, using a web-based interface for client engagement and offering both standard AUM fees and performance-based fee structures.