Top advisors focused on single women in Washington

Jared Fruth is a financial advisor at Northwest Asset Management with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Securities America, Inc., KMS Financial Services, Inc., Oppenheimer Funds, and John Paul Mitchell Systems. Northwest Asset Management is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.6 billion for nearly 3,000 clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charities, and corporations. The firm employs a customized, fiduciary approach using Modern Portfolio Theory and strategic asset allocation, combining fundamental and technical analysis to build diversified portfolios with periodic rebalancing.

Pranam Tamrakar is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has been affiliated with Merrill since 2006 and also has experience with Bank of America, N.A. since 2024. Merrill serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients, offering managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage services. The firm operates with multiple investment program strategies and emphasizes tax-efficient solutions, supported by its integration with Bank of America’s broader financial platform.

Ligaya Choo is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 5 years of industry experience. She has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2021, following a 29-year tenure at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Prior to her current role, she accumulated extensive experience within the same organization. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities, operating with a non-discretionary program that relies on an in-house manager solutions team and a centralized due-diligence framework.

Katheryne Mcmillan is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Securities America Advisors, Inc. for 15 years. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, charities, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of investment solutions supported by an in-house research team and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Erkki Peippo is a financial advisor at Concorde Asset Management, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Sagepoint Financial Inc. and through his own CPA firm. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in farming through Peippo Farms and operates as an insurance agent. Concorde Asset Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and access to third-party asset management programs for a diverse client base including individuals, corporate and charitable clients, and retirement plans. The firm uses a model-based portfolio construction approach with in-house and external strategists, offering alternative investments and ERISA plan services.

Bruce Manasevit is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, leading The Manasevit Group. He began his career in financial advising in 1998 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2007. Prior to this, Bruce served as President and CEO of his family’s third-generation business. His team focuses on delivering personalized wealth management strategies by listening carefully to clients’ needs, addressing opportunities and challenges, and helping them achieve personal and financial goals. Bruce specializes in areas including retirement planning, family wealth management, legacy and tax minimization strategies, and financial planning for business owners. Bruce holds an MBA in Finance and Real Estate from Columbia University Business School and a bachelor’s degree from Washington University in St. Louis. He has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. His expertise extends to supporting high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners in creating comprehensive, tailored plans that align with their unique priorities. In addition to his professional work, Bruce is involved in community initiatives related to bone marrow transplantation. He co-founded the Amy Strelzer Manasevit Research Program in 1998 to improve patient outcomes following bone marrow transplants and serves as an emeritus board member of the National Marrow Donor Program Foundation. He is also a member of the Columbia University Club of New York and YPO Greenwich. Bruce resides in Fairfield, Connecticut, where he enjoys tennis, spending time with his family, biking, cooking, gardening, and traveling.

Catherine Curtis is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience in financial planning. She is the sole advisor at Curtis Financial Planning, an independent firm she has led since 2013 in Oakland, CA. Curtis Financial Planning provides fee-only financial planning and investment management to individuals, families, and small-business owners, with a focus on the financial planning needs of women. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation process using diversified portfolios and operates as a fiduciary, offering educational seminars and maintaining a business continuity agreement with another fee-only advisory firm.

With more than 15 years of experience in the wealth management industry, Carla founded Ametrine Wealth with the vision of helping people–particularly women–take control of their financial futures. She prides herself on creating a compassionate, trusting environment for clients and removing the barriers that keep people from setting and achieving their financial goals. Carla’s clients value her financial planning insight, ability to break down complex topics, attention to detail, and approachable demeanor. Originally from Massachusetts, Carla initially envisioned a career in science. She graduated magna cum laude from Washington and Lee University and received a Masters in chemistry from Northwestern University. However, long hours in the lab made her realize her preference for engaging with people over compounds, and she decided to put her analytical skills to use in the financial sector. Carla holds an MBA in Finance and General Management from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and is a Certified Financial Planner Practitioner(TM). Carla lives in Lake Orion with her husband, Jarod, and her two greatest accomplishments, daughters Brinley and Chloe.

Alissa Krasner Maizes, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, is the Founder of Amplify My Wealth, a licensed attorney, fee-only fiduciary financial advisor, and winner of the 14th Annual Plutus Awards for Best Financial Advisor Financial Literacy Content Creator, providing financial advice to the clients of her firm, Amplify My Wealth, and pro bono advice to clients of the nonprofit Savvy Ladies. Alissa tailors her advice and plans to women [and their families] with a six-figure household income, net worth, or both, as well as to young adults embarking on their financial journey. As a fiduciary, Alissa places your needs at the forefront, equipping you with the knowledge and guidance to overcome wealth-building barriers and achieve financial confidence so you can live the life you desire. Empowering yourself with a trusted partner, advice, plan, and guidance for implementing your plan will ensure you achieve the life you want sooner than you imagine.

Jill Gianola is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, serving clients through her firm, Gianola Financial Planning, LLC, since 1995. She is the author of The Young Couple's Guide to Growing Rich Together and co-author of Single Women and Money: How to Live Well on Your Income. Ms. Gianola also occasionally presents compensated financial planning seminars and workshops. Gianola Financial Planning provides fee-only financial planning and investment advice to individuals, couples, families, trusts, estates, and small businesses, emphasizing comprehensive planning and strategic asset allocation primarily using diversified index and exchange-traded funds. The firm operates on a non-discretionary basis with fixed retainer and project fees, focusing on planning rather than product distribution.