Nils Wickman is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience and currently serves at Ares Financial Consulting LLC. He has worked at Ares since 2017 and has prior experience with Ameritas Investment Corp. Outside of his advisory role, Wickman teaches a financial literacy class for Tacoma Public Schools and serves as Planned Giving Director at Urban Grace Church. He is also an advisory committee member of the 253 Youth Ultimate Program. Ares Financial Consulting serves individuals, families, small businesses, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management using a long-term, diversified investment approach typically involving mutual funds and ETFs, alongside value-based pricing and business-focused services.

Jun Chea is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with three years of industry experience. He has worked at Rainier Family Wealth, Inc. since 2024 and previously held roles at Financial Insights, Inc. and Key Bank NA, where he spent 29 years. Rainier Family Wealth, Inc. is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth households, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning, using a combination of passive and active strategies grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory.

Michael Ruff is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Rainier Family Wealth, Inc. since 2024 and previously held roles at Financial Insights, Inc. and Key Bank. Rainier Family Wealth, Inc. is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving individual, high-net-worth, charitable, and corporate clients. The firm employs a goal-based investment approach centered on asset allocation using both passive and active strategies, integrating financial planning and tax analysis into ongoing account supervision.

Janet Pack is a financial advisor with Advisors Asset Management, Inc. in Tacoma, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at Advisors Asset Management since 2017 and has also been involved with Senior Care Alliance since 2005, where she spends approximately 70% of her time overseeing insurance product sales. Her prior experience includes a role at Federal Retirement Resources in 2017. Advisors Asset Management primarily serves individual clients by referring accounts to third-party money managers and providing fee-for-service financial planning without acting as a custodian or directly managing client assets. The firm also offers insurance products through an affiliated business and receives compensation tied to third-party manager advisory fees while maintaining compliance oversight internally.

Jeffrey Lang is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Seneschal Family Office in Tacoma, WA. He has been with Seneschal Advisors, LLC since 2012. Seneschal Family Office provides financial planning, investment management, and comprehensive family office services to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm follows a structured financial planning process and emphasizes diversified asset allocation using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party independent managers.

David Jajewski is a financial advisor with Portfolio Strategies Inc in Tacoma, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Portfolio Strategies since 1992 and was previously with GWN Securities, Inc. for 11 years. Portfolio Strategies, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $50.2 million in assets through a small advisory team. The firm uses various model programs and treats cash as an asset class, managing accounts on a discretionary, custodian-neutral basis.

Rachel Matthews is a financial advisor at Advisors Asset Management, Inc. in Tacoma, WA. She holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining her current firm in 2026, she worked at Senior Care Alliance dba Senior Retirement Advisors and has a diverse background including roles in real estate and fitness. Advisors Asset Management, Inc. serves individual clients primarily by placing accounts with third-party money managers and providing fee-for-service financial planning. The firm acts as a client liaison and does not directly manage assets, offering investment services through referrals and delivering advisory oversight alongside affiliated insurance products.

Michelle Robinson is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Stolz & Associates, PS since 2001. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as a notary, providing occasional document notarization services to clients at no charge. Stolz & Associates advises individuals, families, and retirement plans, managing approximately $282 million in client assets. The firm emphasizes long-term investing and diversified, lower-cost portfolios, offering comprehensive financial planning and retirement consulting through a team of three credentialed advisors.

Kelli Denney is a financial advisor at Armour Wealth Advisors, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Ragnar Wealth Management, GK Capital Partners, and Morgan Stanley. Armour Wealth Advisors provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, estates, and other business entities. The firm’s investment approach focuses on a disciplined, behaviorally-informed process with an emphasis on capital preservation, diversified portfolios primarily constructed from mutual funds and ETFs, and incorporates client-directed ESG preferences when requested.

Timothy Rhee is a financial advisor at Rainier Family Wealth, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Cetera, East West Bank, KeyBank National Association, and Merrill. Rainier Family Wealth, Inc. is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving individual, high-net-worth, charitable, and corporate clients. The firm uses a goal-based investment approach combining passive and active strategies, integrates financial planning with portfolio management, and offers tailored family office services.

Jennifer Emmons Carlson is a financial advisor at Gould Capital, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. She has held positions at Gould Capital since 2019 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC for eight years. Carlson holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Gould Capital serves individuals, foundations, charities, institutions, estates, and trusts, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs proprietary strategies combining value-based fundamental analysis, asset allocation, and income-focused approaches, and offers ERISA 3(38) fiduciary services for employer-sponsored retirement plans.

Greg Kero is a financial advisor at GK Capital Partners in Olympia, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 16 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Frank Russell Capital Inc. since 2004. Additionally, Kero serves as Director of Institutional Investor Relations at Northern Lights Ventures LLC, representing their private equity fund to institutional investors. GK Capital Partners provides discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, estates, and other entities, while also advising and acting as general partner to a private pooled vehicle. The firm combines top-down views with bottom-up research, managing diversified core portfolios alongside private fund allocations, and operates a hybrid approach that offers both retail model portfolios and institutional-style private investment opportunities.

Hi, My name is Hui-chin Chen, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and globetrotter. I specialize in helping people make smart financial decisions for international moves and global living, especially those with business interest, equity compensation, or multiple passports in the family. Having lived in 8 countries in 15 years, in positions as diverse as foreign company employee, non-profit worker, dependent expat spouse, and location independent business owner, I have accumulated firsthand experience and created solutions to manage the multi-facet financial picture you are facing. With my help, you will be able to pursue the life you envision while successfully: • Manage fluctuating cash flow between multiple currencies • Remain tax compliant in the US • Keep your investments efficient and flexible • Cover your unique risks • Coordinate your income, expenses, benefits, and taxes from various countries How do I do it? As your financial GPS, I will: • Show you the big picture • Calculate the potential routes • Explain the options • Give you step-by-step instructions • Keep you on track • Push you to move forward Here are some specific types of people that will benefit from working with me: • Globally mobile employees with equity compensations vesting in different countries • Business owners that are location independent or have operations in more than one country • Couples or Families with multiple nationalities and homes • Green card or visa holders living in the US without pursuing citizenship • … YOU? What is your story? Most of all, I believe that financial planning is about having a trusted partner to discuss your options and guide you through the uncertainties every step of the way. Through this continuous process, you will become more confident and at ease in making important financial decisions. I look forward to being that trusted partner for you!

Matthew Keefe is a financial advisor with MKT and Associates LLC in Tacoma, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Columbia River Advisors, Morgan Stanley Investment Management, Russell Investments, BNY Mellon Securities, and Strong Capital Management. MKT and Associates serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as trusts, corporations, and retirement plans, offering discretionary portfolio management and financial planning as a complementary service. The firm employs a combination of third-party money managers and custodian platforms, guided by individualized investment policies and tax-managed model portfolios that incorporate a range of securities and strategies.

Hello, I’m Gabbi and I help teachers in WA and CA make smart decisions with their money. Teachers truly deserve more money! We meet virtually or if you live in Los Angeles, I can meet you in-person! Common Things I Help Folks With: - How to get started investing - When to retire - Reviewing budget/cash flow - Student loan planning and payoff - Do I have a good 403b plan? I believe in taking a holistic approach to your money. I LOVE holding your hand through the whole process! I'm here for you, no matter how big or small your questions are. We always start the financial planning process by talking about your values so that we can build your financial plan around them to reach your financial goals. We’ll work together to find a good balance between living well now and saving for the future-you. I completed my teaching credential, Master’s in Education, and Bachelor’s in International Relations from UC Davis. When I’m not reading personal finance books or working with clients, I spend my time rock climbing, hanging out with my amazing baby, and learning Spanish.

John Dubinsky is a financial advisor at North Financial Inc in University Place, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with North Financial Inc since 2009. Outside of advising, he is president and owner of North Financial, Inc., which provides accounting and tax preparation services. North Financial Inc serves individual and business clients with discretionary asset management and portfolio management, offering financial planning as a complimentary service. The firm employs fundamental and technical analysis to manage three model portfolios and integrates tax and accounting services alongside its advisory business.

Nicholas Wold is a Personal Financial Specialist (PFS™) with six years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Alitus Financial Services and has previously worked at Madrona Financial Services and Triad Investment Management. Since 2014, he has also been a CPA and shareholder at Sutton-McCann & Company, a tax management firm. Alitus Financial Services provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients such as pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm’s investment approach focuses on value-driven fundamental analysis and long-term portfolio management, with services implemented through an external money manager.

Chad Glover is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Seneschal Family Office in Tacoma, WA. He has held various roles within KeyBank and its investment services affiliates since 2017 before joining Seneschal. Seneschal Family Office provides financial planning, investment management, and comprehensive wealth services to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes a structured planning process and diversified asset allocation, combining a small advisory team with institutional-scale assets under management.

James Howatson is a financial advisor at Woodland Wealth Advisors with a Series 65 designation and no prior industry experience. Before entering the financial field, he served in the United States Coast Guard Reserves for 31 years and worked with the Tacoma Police Department for 32 years. He has been retired since 2017. Woodland Wealth Advisors provides discretionary, individually tailored portfolio management primarily for individual clients, focusing on long-term equity and ETF core holdings combined with options strategies to generate income and seek capital preservation. The firm manages a small, concentrated client base, allowing for more individualized oversight and employs a disciplined investment process with quarterly account reviews.

Kaleigh Prentice is a financial advisor with Prentice Financial Planning, LLC in Olympia, WA, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial and previously operated independent insurance and financial planning businesses. Outside of advising, she owns a decorated sugar cookie business. Prentice Financial Planning offers investment management, comprehensive and topic-specific financial planning, and retirement plan consulting for individuals, trusts, estates, and plan sponsors. The firm employs a long-term, globally diversified approach with tax-sensitive implementation and behavioral coaching, and provides values-based options such as ESG and portfolios aligned with religious guidelines.