Meet the Wealth Advisors from each of our office locations
Our Wealth Advisors act as your personal financial guide, helping you make smart financial decisions so you can spend more time doing the things you love and ultimately live a fuller, richer life.
Our Team in Seattle
Tyler Bartlett
Director of Wealth Management, AEP®, AIF®, AWMA®, ChFC®, CFP®
Tyler has been working with clients as an advisor for over 20 years and now helps our advising team so they can deliver the planning, guidance and support to their clients throughout their entire financial journey.
Frank McLaughlin
Wealth Advisor, CFP®, CSRICTM
Frank joined the Merriman team in 2013. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Chartered SRI Counselor™ with a finance degree from Washington State University. His focus is helping families maximize retirement benefits and minimize taxes with strategies like Roth conversions and charitable giving.
Paige Lee
Wealth Advisor, CFA®, CFP®, CSRICTM
Paige is a CFA charterholder with majors in Finance and Psychology from Notre Dame. Paige has experience working with the tech community to leverage complex benefits, and is passionate about helping clients incorporate their values into their portfolios through Socially Responsible Investing.
Alan Hensley
Wealth Advisor, CFP®
Alan joined the Merriman team in February 2016. He graduated from the University of Washington with a bachelor’s degree in Economics in 2006, and previously worked as a Financial Advisor at a local Seattle credit union.
Geoff Curran
Wealth Advisor, CPA/ABV, CFA, CFP®
Originally from Kansas City, Geoff is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, CFA charter holder and CPA. He is a graduate of the University of Tulsa with a degree in business administration and a minor in accounting.
Danielle Strumbeta
Wealth Advisor, CFP®
Lowell Parker
Wealth Advisor, CFP®
A CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Lowell graduated from the University of Washington with a bachelor’s degree in economics. He helps technology professionals Invest Wisely so they can Live Fully.
Chris Waclawik
Wealth Advisor, AFC®, CFP®
Chris is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, and graduate of Missouri State University. Chris loves coming to work every day to help people find financial balance in their lives and the ability to live fully.
Aaron Spencer
Wealth Advisor, CFP®
Aaron is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ who came to us from U.S. Bancorp. He graduated from the University of Washington with bachelor’s degrees in economics and Germanics.
Paresh Kamdar
Wealth Advisor, CFP®
Jeff Barnett
Wealth Advisor, CFP®
Jeff joined Merriman in 2018 with an eagerness to improve people’s lives and a curiosity for financial planning. Jeff applies his experience in academic research to digging into client issues and analyzing portfolios.
Mike Ersser
Wealth Advisor, CFP®, ABFP™
Mike is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and Accredited Behavioral Finance Professional™ who joined Merriman in 2018. Mike is passionate about goal setting and helping clients live fully.
Scott Christensen
Wealth Advisor, CFP®
Scott is originally from Eastern Washington and joined the Merriman team in 2018. He received his Bachelor of Science from Brigham Young University-Idaho, where he majored in business management with an emphasis in finance.
Sierra Butler
Wealth Advisor, CFP®, CSRIC®
Sierra is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and a graduate of Arizona State University. Sierra’s passion is bringing clarity and peace of mind to families’ financial situations.
Michelle Lach
Senior Associate Advisor, CFP®
Michelle is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and native of Minnesota. She made the move to Seattle and joined Merriman in 2020, bringing her passion for helping clients and serving as a partner in their financial lives.
Michelle Smith
Associate Advisor
Michelle is passionate about financial preparation and diligently supports advisors in helping clients achieve their financial goals through all life stages.
Dan Hill
Associate Advisor
Originally from Orlando, Florida, Dan moved to Seattle to join the Merriman team in 2021. He earned a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and a Bachelor of Science degree from Georgetown University in Washington, DC.
Emily Hengstler
Associate Advisor
Emily is originally from the Pacific Northwest and graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in Economics. She has worked in the wealth management industry since 2018 and joined the Merriman team in 2022.
Emily Perkins
Associate Advisor
Emily joined Merriman in July 2022, bringing with her over six years of financial industry experience. Her passion is to inspire, educate and empower others so that they can feel confident to bring their visions to life and truly live fully.
Nina Sharp
Associate Advisor, CFP®
Nina is a lifelong Washington state resident and joined the Merriman team in November 2022. She graduated from Whitman College with a degree in Economics and received the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation in 2021.
Our Team in Eugene
Aimee Butler
Wealth Advisor, CFP®
Aimee is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional and graduated from Providence College with a Bachelors Degree of Science in Business Management. She thrives in helping clients with complex and advanced planning needs, as well as those who need help on where to start.
Sarah Kordon
Wealth Advisor, CFP®, CRPS®
Sarah is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and Chartered Retirement Plan Specialist with eighteen years of experience in financial services. She is President of the Mid-Oregon Financial Planning Association board and has a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Business from the University of Oregon.
Moorea Monaco
Senior Associate Advisor, CFP®
Moorea is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional from Eugene. She graduated from the University of Oregon with a bachelor’s degree in Planning, Public Policy, and Management. She is passionate about helping families plan for the future so they can focus on what matters right now.
Our Team in Spokane
David Martin
Relationship Manager
Drawing on more than 20 years of experience, Dave prides himself on providing the highest level of service and investment advice to our clients.
Andrew Bloom
Portfolio Manager and Wealth Advisor, CFA®, CFP®
Andy is the Portfolio Manager for our Diversified Income Strategy and serves clients in an advisory capacity out of our Spokane office. In Diversified Income, he is responsible for the investment research, portfolio construction and asset allocation, trading, risk management, and day-to-day portfolio management.
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Wealth Enhancement
Producing returns to meet goals while staying within specific risk targets and minimizing tax impact
Wealth Transfer
Facilitating the tax-efficient transfer of assets from one generation to the next
Wealth Protection
Ensuring your assets are protected from unforseeable outside risk and concerns
Charitable Giving
Helping to maximize your charitable efforts and make the biggest possible impact
Can You Afford to Spend More and Give More? You Might Be Surprised by the Answer!
What I didn’t realize when I started my career was just how difficult it can be for clients to feel comfortable spending money and giving away their wealth to family or charities they feel good about (and the regret that can come later in life by these decisions). Whether you are currently retired, soon to be retired, or just looking ahead to the future, you can learn about options and make smart decisions that may enable you to spend more and give more.
I’ve Been Laid Off — What Now?
News headlines everywhere are talking about widespread layoffs, particularly in the technology industry. Of course, the primary concern when facing a layoff is finding a new job, but that can take time. Here are a few things to think about as you adjust to your new normal. Perhaps most importantly, DON’T PANIC!
What Should I Do With My Old 401k?
Whether you are part of a recent layoff or are giving your two weeks’ notice, life can be stressful during a job transition. It may be tempting to delay (and even easier to completely overlook) one of the most important decisions about your financial life: what should you do with your old 401(k)? Here are the options to consider.
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