Danielle Strumbeta is a CFP® and Series 65-registered financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Merriman Wealth Management, LLC and Kutscher, Rhodes & Benner, Inc. Focus Partners Wealth serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth families, family offices, corporations, and institutional clients, offering comprehensive wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term investment approach utilizing a mix of active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Nicholas Tarr is a CFP® certificant with two years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC in Bellevue, WA. His prior experience includes roles at Savant Wealth Management and Edward Jones Investments. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with comprehensive wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Lowell Parker is a CFP® and Series 65-registered advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and previously spent 15 years at Merriman. Focus Partners Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with a broad range of wealth management and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach combines active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework, incorporating both fundamental and quantitative analysis as well as specialized tools like trend-following and options overlay strategies.

Vishnu Alse is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and CFA® designations along with Series 63 and 66 licenses. Prior to joining Focus Partners Wealth in 2026, he worked at Envestnet and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Focus Partners serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients, providing wealth management, financial planning, and investment advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment strategy that combines active and passive approaches within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Michael Ersser Jr. is a CFP® and Series 65 credentialed advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merriman Wealth Management and BlackRock, and has an additional background in the food service industry with MOD Super-Fast Pizza. Focus Partners Wealth serves a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients, offering services such as investment management, financial and tax planning, and employee benefit consulting. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Michelle Shook is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC. Prior to joining Focus Partners, she worked at Merriman Wealth Management and KeyBank. Her background includes roles in education and retail before entering the financial services industry. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with a comprehensive range of wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach using a blend of active and passive strategies, third-party managers, and private funds.

Kay Li Watness is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with one year of industry experience. Kay holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Servitium Wealth Management, the University of Washington - Seattle, and Financial Advocates & LPL Financial. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with wealth management, financial planning, and investment services. The firm uses a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Frank Mclaughlin IV is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 12 years of industry experience. He currently works at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and previously spent eight years at Merriman Wealth Management, LLC. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients, offering a range of wealth management services including investment management, financial and tax planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that integrates active and passive strategies, third-party managers, and private funds within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Aaron Spencer is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC since 2025 and was previously with MERRIMAN Wealth Management, LLC for 20 years. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with a broad range of wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Isaac Everett is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with four years of industry experience. He has worked at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC since 2025 and previously held positions at Merriman, Thrivent Advisor Network, Smead Capital Management, and Snap! Raise. Before entering the financial industry, he spent several years as a student. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with comprehensive wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs an investment approach combining active and passive strategies through an enhanced open architecture framework and offers access to private funds, family office services, and retirement plan consulting.

Ben Peden is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with two years of industry experience. He currently works at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and has previously held roles at Investor's Fiduciary Advisor Network, Sherpa Wealth Strategies, and Ameriprise. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients, offering wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Jeffrey Barnett is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and previously worked at Merriman Wealth Management, LLC. His background also includes roles at Swedish Medical Center and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines active and passive strategies, third-party managers, and private funds.