Scs

Paul Murphy is a financial advisor at SCS with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including LPL Financial, ADP Inc., and Transamerica Life Insurance Company. Murphy provides investment advisory services through SCS. SCS offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a multifaceted investment approach using tactical, strategic, and dynamic asset allocation and provides services including pension consulting, participant education, and ERISA fiduciary management.

Kristal Mcmahan is a financial advisor at SCS in Bellevue, WA, with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including LPL Financial, Signator Financial Services, Elliott Cove Capital Management, and Hornor, Townsend & Kent. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Treasurer for Spokane Valley Licensing. SCS provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach integrates tactical, strategic, and dynamic asset allocation using various investment vehicles, and it offers services including portfolio management, pension consulting, and participant education through its SCS Education & Wellness program.

Matthew Krows is a financial advisor with SCS in Bellevue, WA, holding CFP® and Series 63 credentials and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Cashman Consulting, Kestra Financial, Highland Capital Brokerage, Investacorp, and John Hancock. SCS provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans, offering both discretionary portfolio management and standalone planning. The firm combines tactical, strategic, and dynamic asset allocation using a range of investment vehicles and delivers services through its advisor-managed platform and model portfolios, while also offering pension consulting and participant education.

Justin Sandstrom is a financial advisor at Scs with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC and LPL Financial LLC. His background includes roles outside finance at Heavy Restaurant Group and Bear Creek Country Club. Scs provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of tactical, strategic, and dynamic asset allocation, utilizing various investment vehicles and offering ERISA fiduciary services, alongside its education and wellness programs for plan participants.

Eileen Chun is a financial advisor at SCS in Bellevue, WA, with 24 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Edward Jones, American General Life Insurance, and AIG Capital Services. SCS serves individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans through a 27-advisor team, managing approximately $1.64 billion in discretionary assets. The firm employs a blended investment approach combining tactical, strategic, and dynamic asset allocation with various analytical methods, offering discretionary asset management, financial planning, and pension plan advisory services.

Jeffrey Hensler is a financial advisor with SCS in Bellevue, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Bensler, LLC, doing business as SCS, since 2020 and has worked concurrently at LPL Financial LLC since 2005. SCS advises individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans, managing approximately $1.64 billion in discretionary assets across a 27-advisor team. The firm employs a blend of tactical, strategic, and dynamic asset-allocation strategies and offers a range of services including discretionary asset management, financial planning, pension plan advisory, employee benefits consulting, and insurance product sales.

James Beatty is a financial advisor with SCS in Bellevue, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 27 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial LLC since 2003 and has worked at Bensler, LLC (doing business as SCS) since 2020. SCS advises individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans, serving around 2,101 clients with discretionary asset management, financial planning, pension plan advisory, employee benefits consulting, and insurance product sales. The firm employs a multi-faceted investment approach combining tactical, strategic, and dynamic asset allocation with various analytical methods, managing approximately $1.64 billion in discretionary assets through a 27-advisor team.

Griffin Smith is a financial advisor with Scs in Bellevue, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial LLC since 2003 and has been with Bensler, LLC doing business as SCS since 2020. Scs advises individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans, managing approximately $1.64 billion in discretionary assets through a 27-advisor team. The firm combines tactical, strategic, and dynamic asset allocation with various analytical approaches to construct diversified portfolios and also provides financial planning, pension plan advisory, and insurance product sales.

Michael Ivers is a financial advisor at SCS with nine years of industry experience. He has previously worked at LPL Financial, Infinex Investments, First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Port Angeles, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and J.P. Morgan Securities. SCS provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans, offering discretionary portfolio management, standalone financial planning, and pension consulting with education services. The firm’s investment approach incorporates tactical, strategic, and dynamic asset allocation using various analysis methods and a range of investment vehicles, and it operates a licensed insurance agency alongside its advisory services.

Hunter Gietzen is a financial advisor with Scs in Bellevue, WA, holding a Series 66 license and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, VOYA Financial Advisors, and Washington State University. He also provides investment advisory services through his independent firm, Bensler, LLC, operating as SCS. Scs offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a diverse investment approach combining tactical, strategic, and dynamic asset allocation, and provides both discretionary portfolio management and standalone financial planning alongside pension consulting and participant education programs.

Katelyn Nass is a financial advisor at Scs in Bellevue, WA, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. She previously worked at Alegria & Company P.S. and Canyon River Ranch. Scs serves individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans, managing approximately $1.64 billion in discretionary assets across a 27-advisor team. The firm employs a multi-faceted investment approach combining tactical, strategic, and dynamic asset allocation with various analytical methods, offering discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting services.

Jacob Montano is a financial advisor at Scs with 4 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Edward Jones and Corebridge Financial. Prior to his financial career, Montano was involved with Central Washington University Recreation and operated Buttered Biscuit, LLC. Scs provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combined tactical, strategic, and dynamic asset allocation approach and offers services including discretionary portfolio management, pension consulting, and participant education.

Jonathan Muench is a financial advisor at SCS with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including LPL Financial, Osaic Wealth, Alera Investment Advisors, and Triad Advisors. Based in Bellevue, WA, Muench has also operated his own advisory business, Muench Financial, from 2015 to 2020. SCS advises individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans, managing approximately $1.64 billion in discretionary assets across a 27-advisor team. The firm utilizes a blend of tactical, strategic, and dynamic asset allocation combined with fundamental and technical analysis to manage portfolios, offering both discretionary asset management and standalone financial planning services.

Brendan Sullivan is a financial advisor at Scs with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked with Parcion Private Wealth LLC, Sound Legacy Wealth Advisors, The Bahnsen Group, and HIGHTOWER Advisors. Scs serves individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans with a 27-advisor team managing approximately $1.64 billion in discretionary assets. The firm employs a comprehensive investment approach combining tactical, strategic, and dynamic asset allocation alongside fundamental and technical analysis.

Lee Whittles is a financial advisor with SCS in Bellevue, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Bensler, LLC (doing business as SCS) since 2020 and has also been affiliated with LPL Financial LLC since 2013. Outside of his advisory work, Whittles serves as a paid professional ski patroller with the Mission Ridge Ski Patrol. SCS advises individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans, managing approximately $1.64 billion in discretionary assets across a 27-advisor team. The firm employs a combined tactical, strategic, and dynamic asset allocation approach and offers a range of services including discretionary asset management, financial planning, pension plan advisory, and insurance product sales.