We are thrilled to announce that the FPA Puget Sound Symposium is making a comeback at the Summit! This highly anticipated event will feature two consecutive opening keynote sessions led by the renowned Michael Kitces from Kitces.com, a thought leader in the financial planning community and we proudly announce that our featured closing keynote will be Danika Waddell, Founder of Xena Financial Planning.


Attendees can look forward to gaining invaluable insights and knowledge from these sessions. Additionally, we will soon reveal details about early bird registration and group discount options, making it easier for everyone to join us at this extraordinary event. We are also proud to announce that Edward Jones will be the Title Sponsor for the 2025 Symposium, further enhancing the experience for all participants. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and grow within the financial planning profession. Save the date and stay tuned for more updates!

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Featuring Two Back-to-Back Opening Keynote Sessions

Michael Kitces, MSFS, MTAX, CFP®, CLU, ChFC®, RHU, REBC®, CASL®

Kitces.com

Closing Keynote

Danika Waddell, CFP® Xena Financial Planning

Suggest a Speaker for 2025!


FPA of Puget Sound strives to provide our members opportunities to hear the best speakers available on topics pertaining to the financial planning profession. If you have a speaker whom the programs committee should consider for 2025, please let us know.

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2025 FPA Puget Sound Partnerships Now Available!

Sponsoring the FPA is an excellent platform to promote your services and connect with a diverse array of financial professionals. Your sponsorship will play a critical role in our mission to educate and empower those in the financial industry, and in return, we will help elevate your organization’s profile, showcasing your commitment to the financial planning community.


Together, we can create a significant impact in the financial planning industry, fostering relationships that benefit both your organization and the professionals we serve. If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to reach out to our Executive Director, Melisa Hall, at (206) 501-2161 or via email at info@fpapugetsound.org. We sincerely appreciate your interest in sponsoring FPA of Puget Sound and are excited about the possibility of partnering with you in 2025.

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Unlock Magical Savings for FPA NexGen Gathering 2025

If you were unable to attend FPA NexGen Gathering in August, you missed out on an incredible event! Make sure to mark your calendars for FPA NexGen Gathering 2025, which will take place at the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista from August 26-28, 2025. This fantastic property is an Official Walt Disney World Hotel, and attendees will get to enjoy exclusive Disney benefits, including direct access to Disney Springs. Early bird registration for FPA NexGen Gathering is now open, offering significant savings, so be sure to register now

Join Us in Chicago for FPA Retreat 2025

We are excited to announce that FPA Retreat 2025 is scheduled to take place at the Hilton Chicago Oak Brook Resort and Conference Center from April 28-30, 2025. This beautiful 150-acre estate features the Audubon-certified 18-hole Willow Crest Golf Club. The resort offers a lakefront outdoor pool, tennis, basketball, and volleyball courts, a spa, two golf simulators, and various restaurants. Registration is now open with special early bird pricing, so make plans to join us in Chicago next April!

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FPA Members Can Save 20% on the

Absolute Engagement Engine

We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Julie Littlechild and Absolute Engagement, offering FPA members an exclusive 20% discount on the Absolute Engagement Engine. This powerful tool combines technology with a structured process to enhance client and prospect engagement, drive growth, and uncover referral opportunities. Take advantage of this opportunity to elevate your practice and deepen client relationships with the Absolute Engagement Engine. Get started!

Podcast Alert!

Subscribe to 'The Blueprint: An FPA NexGen Podcast'

Dive into the world of financial planning with "The Blueprint: An FPA NexGen® Podcast," where hosts Deshawn Peterson, CFP®, and Mike Zarrelli, CFP®, EA, navigate you through the lives of the next generation of financial planners. Join us as we uncover the personal journeys, triumphs, and challenges of emerging professionals in financial planning. Whether you're just starting out, a career changer, or a seasoned planner, find inspiration and valuable insights in this podcast. Listen and subscribe today!

The Latest Journal of Financial Planning Now Available


FPA Members can now read the November 2024 issue of the Journal of Financial Planning to learn about gender lens investing, the three branches of delegation, understanding military benefits, diversity and succession in financial planning, contingent buy-sell arrangements, cultivating positive and productive conversations, the state of women in financial services, and much more. Access the latest issue of the Journal now.

Thank you, valued members!


We are grateful to the members that make up our chapter community! Our members are dedicated to elevating each other, and the financial planning profession. The more we grow as practitioners and planners, the better we serve our clients today and meet the needs of our clients tomorrow.


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Welcome Our Newest FPA Puget Sound Members

We are thrilled to announce and warmly welcome our newest members to the FPA Puget Sound community! Your decision to join us marks the beginning of an exciting journey together, filled with opportunities for networking, professional development, and collaboration. As part of our organization, you will have access to a wealth of resources, events, and a supportive community of financial planning professionals. We encourage you to get involved, participate in our upcoming events, and connect with fellow members. Together, we can continue to advance the financial planning profession and make a positive impact in our community. Welcome aboard!



Marshall Baker, CFP®

Fidelity Investments


Sam Blank, CFP®

Brighton Jones


Mike Dyal


Carlos Obando, CIMA®

Mercer Island Capital

Anthony Quail


Brian Rafferty, CFP®

Edward Jones


Karley Schluter, CFP®


Isaac Walters

First Pacific Financial

Celebrating November Member Milestones!

We are pleased to announce that we are celebrating the following member anniversaries! We appreciate your loyalty and support, and we want to recognize your commitment to the Financial Planning Association. Thank you for being a part of our chapter. We look forward to many more years of success together.

George Sisti, CFP® I 20 YRS

On Course Financial Planning


Sean Gross, CFP®, AIF® I 18 YRS

Telos Wealth Management, LLC


Stephanie d'Ippolito, CFP® I 12 YRS

The Clarius Group, LLC


Richard Merrifield, CFP® I 12 YRS

Coldstream Capital


Jesse Haverstock, CFP® I 8 YRS

Mercer Advisors


Jena Regan, CFP® I 7 YRS

Duncan Wilk, CFP®, EA I 7 YRS

Mercer Advisors



Bradley Jackson, CFP® I 6 YRS


Courtney Hastings, CFP® I 4 YRS

Freestone Capital Management, LLC


Mellany Lengeling, CFP® I 4 YRS

Freestone Capital Management, LLC


Sarah Cecil, CFP® I 3 YRS

Edward Jones

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