Susan Williams is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Stock Management LLC in Centralia, WA. She has 24 years of industry experience and has been with Stock Management LLC since 1997. Stock Management LLC provides discretionary investment supervisory services and portfolio management to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and several institutional clients such as sovereign wealth funds and government entities. The firm employs a fundamental analysis approach grounded in Value Line data and manages portfolios to asset-allocation targets with explicit sell rules and a bond-ladder strategy to mitigate interest-rate risk.

Hi! I help intentional professionals who’ve built financial stability but feel uncertain about how to fund their next chapter—whether that’s rest, reinvention, or retirement. My clients are ready to move beyond cookie-cutter advice in favor of a more educational, transparent, and joyful planning experience. Through our WATER framework, we transform financial complexity into values-aligned clarity for those ready to live with more purpose and freedom. HOW WE'RE DIFFERENT FROM OTHER FLAT-FEE PLANNERS: WATER, not FIRE: We don't treat retirement like a finish line. Our WATER framework supports sabbaticals, slowdowns, and purposeful pivots—designing a life that works now and later. Values Integration: Every plan reflects your priorities—whether that's flexibility, community, impact, or legacy. Customized socially responsible or ESG investment strategies (optional) are offered as part of a broader, values-based planning approach. Education-Focused: With a background in science education and a decade advising MDs, PhDs, and thoughtful professionals, we break down complex concepts into actionable steps, empowering confident financial decisions. WHO I WORK WITH: My clients are growth-oriented professionals—often but not always GenX—who’ve built financial stability and now seek their next chapter. They value evidence-based advice but also ask deeper questions about purpose, joy, and alignment, all while balancing career demands, community responsibilities, and the desire for meaningful change. Proudly based in Tacoma, WA, serving clients nationally. READY TO LEARN MORE? Visit my website to learn more about my journey from Seattle science teacher to financial planner to co-founder of Equal Path Investments. My experience—collaborating with a Nobel laureate, securing millions in funding for impact initiatives, and a decade of investment advising for impact-driven professionals—has shaped my fresh approach to financial planning. Whether you're preparing for a sabbatical, designing an encore career, or balancing your dreams with kid drop-offs or aging parents, I help turn “what’s next?” into “what’s possible.” If this sounds good, please schedule a complimentary consultation today by visiting my website.

Jean Pierre Pedinielli is a financial advisor at MKT and Associates LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Moser Wealth Advisors for 10 years. His advisory services are also offered under Watermark Wealth Partners LLC in Gig Harbor, WA. MKT and Associates LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and investment advice to individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans, including fiduciary 401(k) and retirement plan consulting under ERISA. The firm uses client-specific strategies supported by a range of analytical approaches and employs various investment vehicles, managing significant assets with a focus on both individual and institutional clients.

Thomas Morton is a CFA® charterholder with 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Hawkins Investment Counsel, LLC since 2011 and is the sole owner of Morton Partners, LLC, a property management and non-investment related services firm. At Hawkins, he focuses exclusively on investment-related activities. Hawkins Investment Counsel provides non-discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, families, businesses, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm employs a U.S.-focused, research-driven investment process emphasizing diversification and client approval for all transactions.

Klaudia Anna Conradt is a financial advisor at Conestoga Wealth Partners with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc and Commonwealth Financial Network. Conestoga Wealth Partners is a team-based firm serving clients with comprehensive wealth management and investment advisory services.

Michelle Huffman is a financial advisor at Portfolio Strategies Inc in Tacoma, WA, with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Portfolio Strategies Inc since 2016. Portfolio Strategies Inc provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $50.2 million in discretionary assets. The firm employs a variety of model programs that may trade frequently and use diverse instruments, serving clients on a discretionary, custodian-neutral basis.

Jacqueline Degideo is a financial advisor at Anchor Financial in Tacoma, WA, with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Anchor Financial since 2021. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved with The Medicare Exchange and Sound Medicare Advisors, LLC, both insurance-related businesses she has operated for over a decade. Anchor Financial manages discretionary asset portfolios for individual investors and qualified retirement plans, emphasizing mutual funds and ETFs. The firm provides tailored investment programs and ERISA 3(38) fiduciary services, and maintains a referral relationship with a third-party manager.

Thomas Ryan is a financial advisor at Hawkins Investment Counsel, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Stolz & Associates, Bernstein Private Wealth Management, and BNY Mellon Wealth Management. Hawkins Investment Counsel provides non-discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, businesses, trusts, and institutions. The firm emphasizes a top-down economic research approach combined with quantitative screening and fundamental analysis, managing portfolios with a focus on diversification and client-directed trading authority.

Alan Hensley is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Financial Insights Wealth Management since 2023 and previously spent seven years at Merriman Wealth Management, LLC. Financial Insights Wealth Management serves individuals, employee benefit plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses with wealth management, financial and retirement planning, and pension consulting. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and fundamental analysis, using a range of investment vehicles and regularly reviews accounts against client objectives and risk tolerance.

Alan Gammel is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Horizons Sustainable Financial Services, Inc. since 2020. Prior to this, he worked at First Affirmative Financial Network LLC for ten years. He is also a part-time instructor for insurance pre-licensing at Primerica Financial Services University. Horizons Sustainable Financial Services provides financial planning, investment consultation, and discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, foundations, and businesses. The firm focuses on sustainable, responsible, and impact investing, using a structured intake process and a combination of passive, active, and customized strategies.

Matthew Daley is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at DecisionPoint Financial, LLC since 2018. Prior to this, he worked at Arista Wealth Management, LLC and Moss Adams Wealth Advisors, and held roles related to money management and resource centers at Utah Valley University. DecisionPoint Financial provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its portfolio management and offers pension consulting services, including plan investment selection and participant education.

Stacy Shields is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. She is currently with Fortitude Advisory Group L.L.C. and has prior experience at Dynamic Wealth Advisors, SJ Wealth Management LLC, and TRUEBLUE. Fortitude Advisory Group L.L.C. provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individuals, retirement trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and some businesses. The firm employs a network of financial advisors who offer portfolio management, third-party manager selection, and overlay services, operating from multiple offices and utilizing affiliated entities to support its advisory activities.

Kelly Van Wyhe is a CFP® professional at Bright Road Wealth Management, LLC with three years of industry experience. She has been with Bright Road Wealth Management since 2020. Bright Road Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as participant-directed retirement plans, trusts, and business entities, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm uses fundamental analysis and long-term trading strategies, including options, to manage portfolios aligned with client risk profiles.

Dana Franco Young is a financial advisor with Sage Rhino Capital LLC in Federal Way, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Sage Rhino Capital in 2017, she worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated for 15 years and Bank of America for one year. Sage Rhino Capital LLC provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, pension plans, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $787 million in client assets and employs a range of strategies including fundamental, quantitative, sector, and cyclical analysis, with a noted use of derivatives and options-related strategies in their portfolio construction.

Ali is the CEO & Owner of regional RIA, Financial Insights Wealth Management. Financial Insights was founded in 1981 and for over 40 years has been woman owned and operated. Under Ali’s leadership, the firm has been recognized as one of the fastest growing RIAs in the nation, and in 2022 Ali was recognized as 40 under 40 by Investment News Magazine. She has served as the firm’s Chief Compliance Officer and holds the Certified Financial Planner® designation. She currently leads a team of 17 amazing staff and is working on progressing the industry towards ethical business leadership, inclusive team dynamics & creating a firm that serves all stakeholders: clients, local community, and employees. FIWM serves high net worth & ultra high net worth families in the Puget Sound Region. As a lead wealth advisor, Ali takes a comprehensive approach by analyzing all aspects of a person’s life including short and long term goals, estate planning, taxation, investment, retirement and special circumstances. She specializes in comprehensive wealth management to include investment management, retirement preparedness & execution, business sales & mergers/acquisition assistance and Individual Retirement Accounts. With a focus on financial literacy and education, Ali’s passion is working with complex retirement situations. Common clients are teachers, fire fighters, police officers, small business owners & public service employees. (PERS, TRS, LEOFF, TIAA CREF)

Craig Johnsen is a financial advisor with Fortitude Advisory Group L.L.C. based in Gig Harbor, WA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Argentus Advisors, LLC (Dba: Sound Wealth Partners) and Private Advisory Group LLC. Fortitude Advisory Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individuals, retirement trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and some businesses. The firm offers portfolio management and financial planning through a network of financial advisors and operates multiple affiliated entities from more than five offices.

Michael Dunbar is a financial advisor at Financial Insights Wealth Management with 42 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Financial Insights Inc. since 2015. Prior to that, he was with Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and operated his own firm, Michael Dunbar, CFP LLC, for 17 years. Financial Insights Wealth Management serves individuals, employee benefit plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses, offering wealth management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm’s investment approach focuses on asset allocation and fundamental analysis, using a range of investment vehicles and regularly monitoring accounts against client objectives and risk tolerance.

Matthew Sherman is a financial advisor at Abraham & Co., Inc. with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at World Financial Group and currently serves as president and operations manager of ClearPath Financial and Insurance Solutions, LLC, an independent insurance producer. Abraham & Co., Inc. provides discretionary private asset management and advisory services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses client-specific investment profiles and combines charting, fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to construct diversified portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, options, and limited small-cap holdings.

Jason Shepard is a financial advisor with FEFA Financial in Gig Harbor, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo in various capacities from 2012 to 2023 and has been with VCI Wealth Management LLC since 2023. Shepard is also a licensed insurance agent. FEFA Financial provides discretionary portfolio management, retirement plan advisory, and wrap-fee services for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and cyclical analysis alongside modern portfolio theory, focusing primarily on equities and ETFs with model allocations tailored to client risk profiles.

Brett Garver is a financial advisor at 180 Wealth Advisors, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Key Investment Services, MML Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities. He has been with 180 Wealth Advisors since 2019. 180 Wealth Advisors serves individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities by providing portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning primarily through a Wrap Comprehensive Portfolio Management program. The firm manages client assets on a fiduciary basis with discretionary authority and integrates multiple analytical approaches along with financial planning services.