Lindsay Farnsworth is a financial advisor at Empirical Wealth Management in Seattle, WA, holding a Series 65 designation with 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Empirical Wealth Management since 2016. Empirical Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and private pooled vehicle investors. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach using diversified model portfolios across multiple asset classes and offers services including discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, tax preparation, retirement-plan consulting, and affiliated insurance, estate-planning referral, and residential real-estate brokerage services.

Shannon Bene is a CFP® professional with 30 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving at Empirical Wealth Management since 2021. Prior to joining Empirical, Bene held roles at E*TRADE and TD Ameritrade. Outside of financial advising, Bene owns and operates a bicycle repair business, occasionally buying and selling bicycles. Empirical Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pensions, and profit-sharing plans, offering fee-based investment management and comprehensive financial services. The firm uses a diversified investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and operates several affiliated businesses across real estate, insurance, and legal services.

Robert Thomas is a financial advisor at Empirical Wealth Management in Seattle, WA, holding a Series 65 designation with four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Domo and multiple periods at Empirical Wealth Management. Empirical Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, providing fee-based investment management, financial planning, tax preparation, and related services. The firm employs a diversified investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and operates several affiliated businesses in real estate, insurance, and estate planning.

Kenneth Smith is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Empirical Wealth Management since 2006 and Empirical Financial Services since 2010. He is the CEO and head of the investment committee at Empirical Financial Services, a company focused on investment services in Washington. Outside of advisory work, he is an investor in rental properties through a private LLC. Empirical Wealth Management serves a broad range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and pension plans, offering fee-based investment management and financial planning grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory. The firm operates multiple affiliated businesses providing integrated real estate, insurance, and legal services, and manages alternative investment strategies through pooled vehicles.

Erik Lehr is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license, with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Empirical Wealth Management since 2012. Lehr serves as a board member of the Seattle Chapter of the CAIA Society and is treasurer of the board for FinAbility, a nonprofit focused on financially empowering survivors of domestic abuse. Empirical Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pensions, and profit-sharing plans, offering diversified investment management and financial planning services grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory. The firm operates multiple affiliated businesses, providing in-house real estate, insurance, and estate-planning services, and manages alternative-strategy offerings and pooled investment vehicles for a range of clients.

Mark Umek is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving at Empirical Wealth Management since 2018. His prior roles include positions at Fisher Investments and Capital Financial Consultants Group, Inc. He is based in Seattle, WA. Empirical Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, employing investment strategies grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory with diversified portfolios across multiple asset classes. The firm also operates affiliated businesses in real estate, insurance, and estate planning, providing integrated services beyond traditional wealth management.

Shan Zubair is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Empirical Wealth Management since 2010. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. Empirical Wealth Management employs a diversified investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and offers a range of services including discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and affiliated insurance and real estate brokerage services.

Joyce Bloomquist is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Empirical Wealth Management since 2024. Her prior experience includes roles at Apella Capital, LLC, Vestory LLC, Sagemark Wealth Management, LLC, and Pacific Asset Management, LLC. She is based in Seattle, WA. Empirical Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pensions, and profit-sharing plans, offering fee-based investment management, financial planning, tax preparation, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a diversified investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and operates several affiliated businesses providing real estate, insurance, and legal services.

David Raney is a CFP® and ChFC® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Empirical Wealth Management since 2023. Prior to joining Empirical, he spent 19 years with Charles Schwab. Empirical Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pensions, and profit-sharing plans, offering a range of fee-based investment management and financial planning services. The firm employs a diversified, multi-asset-class investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and operates several affiliated businesses, including a residential brokerage and insurance subsidiary, providing a broad spectrum of in-house financial and estate planning resources.

Brian Reed is a CFP® with 12 years of experience in financial advising, currently with Empirical Wealth Management in Seattle, where he has worked since 2015. He holds a Series 65 license and has spent his entire financial advisory career at Empirical Financial Services LLC, doing business as Empirical Wealth Management. Empirical Wealth Management serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pensions, and profit-sharing plans. The firm uses a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach with diversified model portfolios spanning 12–21 asset classes, and it offers comprehensive services including investment management, financial planning, tax preparation, and retirement plan consulting.

James Jones II is a financial advisor at Empirical Wealth Management in Seattle, WA, with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has been with Empirical Wealth Management since 2015. In addition to his advisory role, he manages Empirical Legal Services, LLP, operating as Secure Legacy Law Group, which provides estate planning legal services. Empirical Wealth Management serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and pension plans. The firm employs a diversified investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and offers a range of services, including discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, tax preparation, and retirement-plan consulting.

Robert Thomas is a financial advisor at Empirical Wealth Management with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked in various roles including at King County Finance & Business Operations and Seattle University. Empirical Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pensions, and investors in private pooled vehicles. The firm’s investment approach incorporates Modern Portfolio Theory with diversified model portfolios across multiple asset classes and offers a range of services including investment management, financial planning, tax preparation, retirement-plan consulting, and affiliated insurance, estate-planning referral, and residential real-estate brokerage services.

Kevin Byrd is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with four years of industry experience. He is currently with Empirical Wealth Management and has prior experience at Directional Financial Services, Goldbloom Wealth Management, and the Olympic College Veteran Center. Byrd also served in the United States Army Reserve from 2016 to 2020. Empirical Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pensions, and profit-sharing plans, offering fee-based investment management, financial planning, tax preparation, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a diversified investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and operates several affiliated businesses across real estate, insurance, and legal services.

Samuel Platcow is a financial advisor at Empirical Wealth Management in Seattle, WA, with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Goldbloom Wealth Management, Bankers Life, and Starbucks. He is also an affiliated insurance producer with Empirical Insurance, LLC, providing recommendations on life, disability, and long-term care insurance products. Empirical Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pensions, and profit-sharing plans with fee-based investment management and financial planning. The firm employs a diversified, Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach and offers affiliated insurance, estate-planning referral, and residential real-estate brokerage services.

Michael Kelly is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 63-certified advisor at Empirical Wealth Management with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Empirical Wealth Management since 2015. Empirical Wealth Management serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pensions, and profit-sharing plans. The firm’s investment approach is grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, employing diversified model portfolios across multiple asset classes and offering a range of services such as financial planning, tax preparation, and retirement-plan consulting.

Lorne Enquist is a financial advisor at Empirical Wealth Management in Seattle, WA, with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 designations and has been with Empirical Financial Services, LLC, operating as Empirical Wealth Management, since 2011. Empirical Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm uses an investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory across multiple asset classes and offers a range of services including discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and affiliated real estate, insurance, and estate-planning services.

Brady Mcswain is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Empirical Wealth Management with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Empirical, he worked in various roles including positions at Seattle University and the Oscar Lasko YMCA & Childcare Center. He has also been involved with Brother's Pizza & Pasta for six years. Empirical Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pensions, and profit-sharing plans, providing diversified investment management and financial planning grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory. The firm offers a range of services including tax preparation, retirement-plan consulting, and affiliated insurance, estate-planning, and residential real-estate brokerage services.

Quinn Snell is a CFA® charterholder with one year of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Empirical Wealth Management. Prior to joining Empirical, he worked at Parcion Private Wealth and SLC Management, among other firms. Snell is also involved in insurance brokerage, providing sales and service for multiple carriers. Empirical Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pensions, and profit-sharing plans with a diversified investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory. The firm offers a range of services including discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, tax preparation, and affiliated insurance, estate-planning referral, and residential real-estate brokerage services.

Jake Riddell is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Empirical Wealth Management since 2024 and prior to that spent nine years at Fisher Investments. Empirical Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and private pooled vehicle investors. The firm utilizes Modern Portfolio Theory with diversified model portfolios spanning 12–21 asset classes and offers a range of services including investment management, financial planning, tax preparation, retirement-plan consulting, and in-house affiliated services in real estate, insurance, and estate planning.

Simon Liu is a financial advisor with Empirical Wealth Management in Seattle, WA, holding a Series 65 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Empirical Financial Services, LLC, doing business as Empirical Wealth Management, since 2013. Empirical Wealth Management serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and investors in its private pooled vehicle. The firm applies Modern Portfolio Theory across diversified asset classes and offers a range of investment management, financial planning, and affiliated insurance, estate-planning, and real estate services.

Alex Medin is a CFP® with 10 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Empirical Wealth Management and has previously worked at Fidelity and Morgan Stanley. Empirical Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pensions, and profit-sharing plans, offering fee-based investment management, financial planning, and related services. The firm employs diversified portfolios grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and operates several affiliated businesses providing real estate, insurance, and legal services in-house.

Alexander Bartos is a financial advisor at Empirical Wealth Management with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, CFA®, and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining Empirical Wealth Management in 2022, Bartos worked at Dimensional Fund Advisors for 12 years. He is also involved with the Laco Fire Department and Lifeguard Operations. Empirical Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pensions, and profit-sharing plans, offering fee-based investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm utilizes Modern Portfolio Theory to construct diversified portfolios across multiple asset classes and operates affiliated businesses in real estate, insurance, and estate planning.

Justin Buller is a financial advisor at Empirical Wealth Management in Seattle, WA, with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Empirical Wealth Management since 2021, following a 22-year tenure at Zevenbergen Capital Investments LLC and a two-year period at Puetz Golf Superstore. Empirical Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and private pooled vehicle investors. The firm uses Modern Portfolio Theory to build diversified portfolios across multiple asset classes and offers a range of services including investment management, financial planning, tax preparation, and retirement-plan consulting, supported by affiliated real estate, insurance, and legal service businesses.

Helena Dempsey is a financial advisor at Empirical Wealth Management with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has prior experience at Amazon, The Brattle Group, and UCLA Anderson School of Management. Empirical Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension plans, and pooled vehicle investors. The firm uses a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach with diversified model portfolios and offers a range of services including investment management, financial planning, tax preparation, and affiliated insurance and real estate brokerage services.

Charles Pyle is a CFP® and CFA® credentialed advisor at Empirical Wealth Management with 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Westmount Asset Management, Dimensional Fund Advisors Inc., and Merrill. Empirical Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and pooled vehicle investors. The firm employs a diversified investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and offers a range of services including discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, tax preparation, and retirement-plan consulting.

Ethan Broga is a CFP® with 24 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Empirical Financial Services since 2010. Empirical Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm employs investment strategies based on Modern Portfolio Theory, using diversified model portfolios across multiple asset classes and offers a range of services including discretionary investment management, financial planning, and affiliated insurance and real estate brokerage services.

Christopher Edwards is a CFP® and CFA® charterholder with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Empirical Wealth Management since 2020 and previously held roles at Avier Wealth Advisors and Robare & Jones Wealth Management. Edwards is based in Seattle, WA. Empirical Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pensions, and profit-sharing plans, offering fee-based investment management, financial planning, tax preparation, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory approach with diversified model portfolios and manages alternative-strategy offerings while operating several affiliated businesses in real estate, insurance, and estate-planning services.

Chance Leiseth is a CFP® with 13 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Empirical Wealth Management since 2021 and previously worked at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Investments. He is also an affiliated insurance producer with Empirical Insurance, where he recommends insurance products addressing life, disability, and long-term care needs. Empirical Wealth Management serves a range of clients including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering fee-based investment management and financial planning. The firm employs a diversified, multi-asset investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and operates several affiliated businesses providing real estate, insurance, and estate-planning services.

Erich Gebbie is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Empirical Wealth Management in Seattle, WA. His prior experience includes roles at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. and W.E. Nightingale & Co Inc. Empirical Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional investors, offering a range of investment management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach using diversified model portfolios and also provides access to affiliated real estate, insurance, and estate-planning services through in-house subsidiaries.

Dustin Rue is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience and currently serves as a financial advisor at Empirical Wealth Management. He previously worked at E*TRADE Capital Management and E*TRADE Securities, where he spent six years. Rue is also an affiliated insurance producer with Empirical Insurance, providing insurance planning services to clients. Empirical Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and institutional investors. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach, offering diversified model portfolios across multiple asset classes and managing alternative-strategy funds, with affiliated services in real estate, insurance, and estate planning.

Tassie Medlin is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Empirical Wealth Management. Her prior experience includes roles at Tunyo Inc., United Planners Financial Services, 5 Point Financial Group, and KMS Financial Services. She is also an affiliated insurance producer with Empirical Insurance, LLC, where she recommends life, disability, and long-term care insurance products to clients. Empirical Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering fee-based investment management and financial planning. The firm employs a diversified, multi-asset-class investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and operates affiliated businesses providing insurance, real estate brokerage, and estate-planning referral services.

John Miller is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with eight years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Empirical Wealth Management since 2016, with a brief role at the University of Washington between 2014 and 2017. Empirical Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach utilizing diversified asset classes and offers a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, tax preparation, and affiliated insurance and real estate brokerage services.

Wenwen Dong is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently advising at Empirical Wealth Management in Seattle, WA. Her prior experience includes roles at The Vanguard Group and several wealth management firms. Empirical Wealth Management provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a diversified, Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach and operates affiliated businesses in real estate brokerage, insurance, and estate planning to support its clients’ broader financial needs.

Jason Sulkosky is a CFP® with 22 years of experience in the financial industry and has been with Empirical Wealth Management since 2014. Based in Seattle, WA, he holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and operates an online gaming content channel as a hobby, where viewers voluntarily donate to watch his gameplay. Empirical Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pensions, and profit-sharing plans, providing diversified investment management and comprehensive financial planning services. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach, utilizing multiple asset classes and alternative strategies, and offers affiliated real estate, insurance, and estate-planning services.

Kilian Larose is a financial advisor at Empirical Wealth Management in Seattle, WA, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Empirical Wealth Management, he worked at Blueprint Technologies for eight years. Empirical Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pensions, and profit-sharing plans, offering fee-based discretionary and non-discretionary investment management along with financial planning, tax preparation, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a diversified investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and operates several affiliated businesses providing services across real estate, insurance, and legal planning.

Robert Higueria is a financial advisor at Empirical Wealth Management in Seattle, WA, with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked previously at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC, Wells Fargo, and Koenig Financial Group. Empirical Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering fee-based investment management, financial planning, and related services. The firm employs diversified portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory and operates several affiliated businesses, including real estate brokerage and insurance subsidiaries.

Peter Michel IV is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Empirical Wealth Management since 2023 and previously spent eight years at Fisher Investments and Fisher Investments Japan. Empirical Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pensions, and profit-sharing plans through a range of services including investment management, financial planning, tax preparation, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a diversified, multi-asset-class investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and operates several affiliated businesses providing integrated real estate, insurance, and estate-planning services.

Eric Arndt is a financial advisor at Empirical Wealth Management in Seattle, WA, holding a Series 65 credential with five years of industry experience. Before joining Empirical in 2022, he worked at several firms including Carson Wealth Management Group and SNS Financial Group. Outside of finance, Arndt is co-owner of Art-O-Maddic, an art gallery and creative space, and serves as Treasurer of the Canby Arts Association, a nonprofit focused on promoting local arts and culture. Empirical Wealth Management serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering fee-based investment management and financial planning services. The firm employs Modern Portfolio Theory with diversified asset allocation strategies and operates several affiliated businesses in real estate, insurance, and legal services.