Mountlake Terrace, WA Office

Joann Nieciecki is a financial advisor at Creative Money LLC with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked for Dost Valuation Group, Ltd for 18 years. Creative Money LLC provides comprehensive financial planning services to individuals and households, emphasizing retirement planning, cash flow and debt management, and tax-aware strategies. The firm uses fundamental research to recommend passive, low-cost asset allocation and does not manage client assets or charge fees based on assets under management.

Penelope Claire Holmes is a CFP® at Creative Money LLC with two years of industry experience. She previously worked at Compass Wealth Management, LLC and E*Trade Securities LLC. Outside of financial advising, she was involved with Sebastian Enterprises LLC, a business operating under the name Piedmont BARK, for eight years. Creative Money LLC offers comprehensive financial planning services for individuals and households, focusing on retirement, cash flow, tax strategies, and other key areas. The firm provides written plans and guidance without managing assets directly, emphasizing passive, low-cost investment recommendations and fixed-fee planning packages.

Melinda Crary is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Creative Money LLC since 2011. Her prior experience includes roles at Save 9 LLC and Ameriprise. In addition to her financial advisory work, she manages a separate business coaching practice, providing individual and group trainings on business topics. Creative Money LLC offers comprehensive financial planning services to individuals and households, focusing on retirement, cash flow, debt management, and tax-aware strategies. The firm emphasizes written financial plans and implementation guidance, using fundamental research and recommending passive, low-cost asset allocation without managing client assets directly.