Financial Advisor in Bellevue, Washington

Our Mission is to help protect, preserve and grow family wealth as it pertains to our clients individual goals, dreams and legacy. Our priority is the preservation of capital. We seek appreciation only when it is consistent with prudent risk, using portfolio diversification as the cornerstone of our approach. We seek to minimize risk by utilizing our multi-dimensional approach to money management: global equity, global fixed income, alternative investments and cash. Fulcrum Wealth Advisors combines up-to-date investment skills and knowledge of modern portfolio theory with a conservative financial tradition that recognizes the value of patience and perseverance. We recognize the value of long term planning, by seamlessly integrating cutting edge investment strategy, modern portfolio theory and nontraditional systems modeling into a complete plan.

About Fulcrum Wealth Advisors, LLC

Fulcrum Wealth Advisors was founded on integrity and trust, in order to meet the needs of sophisticated individuals, families, business owners, and organizations who seek more from their financial advisor than what conventional financial services firms offer. We began this business in 2013 as a commitment to protect our clients from unnecessary fees, cost and conflicts of interest, which are the mainstay of traditional "Big-Box" financial institutions. Fulcrum Wealth Advisors is owned by the partners, and has no outside shareholders or corporate parent. Thus, we strive to be free from the conflicts of interest that arise when a corporate firm needs to service the interests of its shareholders ahead of the interests of its clients. Our Combined 60+ years of experience within such enterprises compelled us to offer a different kind of experience, one that puts people before profits, and planning before product.

Joined Edelman Financial Engines in 2016. Began his career in the financial services industry in 1992. Successfully completed the Series 7, 9, 10, 63, 65 and 66 examination(s) administered by FINRA. Master of Science degree in Administrative Studies/Multinational Commerce from Boston University. Married to Jennifer for 24 years. They have two children: Ryan and Ethan. Donald enjoys long walks, day hikes, spending time with wife and children.

About Edelman Financial Engines, LLC

Since 1986, Edelman Financial Engines has been committed to always acting in the best interest of our clients. We were founded on the belief that all American investors - not just the wealthy - deserve access to personalized, comprehensive financial planning and investment advice. Today, we are America's top independent financial planning and investment advisor, recognized by both InvestmentNews¹ and Barron's², with 180+ planner offices across the country and entrusted by more than 1.1 million clients to manage more than $200 billion in assets. Our unique approach to serving clients combines our advanced methodology and proprietary technology with the attention of a dedicated personal financial planner. Every client's situation and goals are unique, and the powerful fusion of high-tech and high-touch allows Edelman Financial Engines to deliver the personal plan and financial confidence that everyone deserves. ¹Ranking and status for 2017. For independence methodology and ranking, see InvestmentNews Center (http://data.investmentnews.com/ria/); ²The Top 40 Independent Advisory Firm Ranking issued by Barron's is qualitative and quantitative, including assets managed, the size and experience of teams, and the regulatory records of the advisers and firms. Firms elect to participate, but do not pay to be included in the ranking. Investor returns/experience are not considered. 2018 ranking refers to Edelman Financial Services (EFS), which combined its advisory business in its entirety with Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. (FEA) in November 2018. For the same survey, FEA received a precombination ranking of twelfth.

Monte is the founder of Snider Financial Group based in Bellevue, WA. As president and financial advisor, he provides comprehensive financial planning for high net-worth individuals, business owners and families who seek unbiased, dynamic financial plans to achieve their goals. Monte began his education in 1987 as a Finance major at the University of Arkansas, graduating in 1992. After graduation, Monte moved to Seattle and transferred the practice he began in college to MetLife Financial Services. He graduated from MetLife's Financial Planning School in 1999. He earned the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) designation in 2000, and became a Life Underwriter Training Council Fellow (LUTCF). Continued education at American College includes income taxation, investments, risk management, financial planning, and retirement income planning. Monte holds FINRA series 6, 63, 7, 65, 24, 53, and 3 with LPL Financial and is Life, Disability and Property and Casualty licensed. Monte achieved awards for leadership among peers and for excellence as a financial consultant in 1996 and 1997. In 2001, Monte founded Snider Financial Group, a leading company named to the Five Star Wealth Manger list as seen in Seattle Magazine. Monte enjoys donating time as a board member of the Liger Charitable Foundation, a visionary learning center for children in Phnom Pehn, Cambodia, founded by a former coworker and successful futures trader with the goal of not just trading futures, but changing futures. Monte resides in Kirkland with his wife, a nurse at Group Health, and daughter. They enjoy boating, skiing and diving.

About Snider Financial Group

Snider Financial Group, Inc., is a full-service wealth management team of Financial Advisors in Bellevue, WA. We recognize the importance of creating long-term client relationships built on integrity and trust. In order to earn that trust we put the clients' interests first and care for each client's goals as if they were our own. Our investment advice services are flexible and objective and we are not exclusive to the products of any bank, brokerage, or insurance company. We provide unbiased financial planning for high net-worth individuals and families who seek comprehensive, dynamic financial plans to achieve their life goals. Our goal is to bring clarity and transparency to your complex investment challenges. These core values have created a happy family of high net-worth clients and we would like to warmly invite you to join our family. Sincerely, Monte Snider, President

Josh Label Formal Education after high school: 2004 University of Washington - Bachelor Arts in Business Administration Business Background 10/2011 - Present Vita Intellectus - Kirkland, WA Principal, Managing Member and Investment Adviser Representative 08/2006 - 10/2011 Ameriprise Financial - Kirkland, WA Financial Advisor 10/2005 - 08/2006 Bank of America Investment Services Inc. - Edmonds, WA 09/2004 - 08/2006 Bank of America - Edmonds, WA Personal Banker Licenses and Other Professional Designations: Series 63,66

About Vita Intellectus

Vita Intellectus is an independent registered investment advisor which provides open architecture, fee-based comprehensive wealth management services to individuals, families, businesses and institutional investors. Our advisors have dedicated their careers to private wealth management. What sets us apart is our integrity, dedication to excellence, client centric approach and a philosophy to always give more than you take. We strongly believe that the best wealth advisory relationship should be free from conflicts of interest, which is why we provide fiduciary advice in its purest form. With strong conviction and leadership, our sole focus is to understand each client individually and provide solutions to help them achieve their goals...Bringing Simplicity to the Complexities of Life.

Joseph M. Maas, CFA, AVA, CM&AA, CFP®, ChFC, CLU®, MSFS, CCIM, CWPP has over 19 years of experience serving the financial needs of private wealth clients, businesses and trusts. Joe's expertise leads the Synergetic Finance Company's Financial Management, Business Valuation and Consulting, and Mergers and Acquisitions processes along with the firm's core financial foundation strategies. Before founding The Synergetic Finance Companies, Joe founded and operated a securities broker/dealer and an insurance company. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Finance, a Master of Science in Financial Services, and has studied finance abroad in Japan, Hong Kong, China and Thailand. To complement his studies, Joe has earned the professional designations of Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Accredited Valuation Analyst (AVA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP®), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM), Certified Wealth Protection Planner (CWPP), and Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU®). Additionally, Joe is a current expert in his field by serving as a member of the CFA Institute, the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts, the CCIM Institute, the Seattle Estate Planning Council, The Asset Protection Society, The Wealth Preservation Institute, The Society of Financial Services Professional's Estate Planning Section and their Business and Compensation Section. Joe is also a member of the Financial Planning Association, The American Finance Association, The Rental Housing Association of Puget Sound, The Northwest Multiple Listing Service, The Commercial Brokers Association and has participated as a guest lecturer for the Elder Law Section of the Washington State Bar Association.

About Synergy Financial Management, LLC

Synergy Financial Management, LLC (SFM) is a financial planning and Registered Investment Advisory firm headquartered in Bellevue, WA. The firm specializes in providing fee-based comprehensive financial planning services and investment advice to individuals and businesses. Since Synergy Financial Management, LLC is a fee-based advisor; potential conflicts of interest regarding compensation are removed.

About Evolve Financial

At evolve financial, I am dedicated to Comprehensive Financial Planning. Often when one hears the term financial planning, they immediately think of investment advice. In fact, a person or family's financial situation is made up of a myriad of components including Asset Management, Retirement Planning, Tax Planning, Education Planning, Risk Management, and Estate Planning. Before having the ability to make an informed financial decision, one needs to identify and prioritize their goals, as well as consider the many different components impacting that decision. The comprehensive financial plan we develop provides the framework necessary to make informed decisions. Over time, working together, we monitor your progress and modify the plan, as necessary. This is essential to achieving financial success and protecting your financial future.

Dennis's investment career has spanned over 4 decades. He started as a retail broker with H. Ross Perot's brokerage firm then joined Dean Witter. He has held senior positions with Morgan Stanley and Bear Stearns. In addition to his retail experience he has worked on the institutional fixed income side of the business, as an investment banker, assistance office manager and compliance officer. In 1989 he founded Sweetwater Investments a registered investment advisor. Sweetwater is dedicated to the strict observance of the fiduciary standard. Sweetwater is dedicated to helping clients plan their financial futures, execute their plan and removing the stress which often comes with financial decisions. Dennis is a cum laude graduate of Parsons College with degrees in Sociology, History and Psychology. His graduate studies at the University of Chicago were interrupted by service in the U.S. Army, His service included a tour to Vietnam during which he was wounded in action. Dennis has frequently testified before both the U.S House and Senate on investment-related matters as well as before the Securities and Exchange Commission. He has been a guest commentator on CNBC and hosted a radio show with 9 million listeners. In his spare time Dennis enjoys fly fishing, opera, good conversation and sipping scotch by a warm fire with a good book

About Sweetwater Investments, Inc.

Sweetwater Investments was named one of the Top 100 independent investment firms by Barron's in 2007. Sweetwater's mission is to create for each client a financial plan fully reflective of the client's goals, perceptions, experience and needs. At the end of our process the finished plans will be to one the client would have created if they had the time, energy and aptitude. Sweetwater combines its 34 years of experience in the financial markets with academic learning and congruent philosophy and methodology to create a fully client focused experience. We seek to be our client's servant leader in the financial markets and to create a service profile so extraordinary that each client will unreservedly refers us their friends.

Joined Edelman Financial Engines in 2017. Began his career in the financial services industry in 2000. Successfully completed the Series 65 examination(s) administered by FINRA. Earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM (CFP^®) certification(s). Received Bachelors degree from Seattle University in accounting and Masters degree at University of Notre Dame in finance and investments. In his free time he enjoys coaching his children's sports teams and spending time outdoors.

About Edelman Financial Engines, LLC

Since 1986, Edelman Financial Engines has been committed to always acting in the best interest of our clients. We were founded on the belief that all American investors - not just the wealthy - deserve access to personalized, comprehensive financial planning and investment advice. Today, we are America's top independent financial planning and investment advisor, recognized by both InvestmentNews¹ and Barron's², with 180+ planner offices across the country and entrusted by more than 1.1 million clients to manage more than $200 billion in assets. Our unique approach to serving clients combines our advanced methodology and proprietary technology with the attention of a dedicated personal financial planner. Every client's situation and goals are unique, and the powerful fusion of high-tech and high-touch allows Edelman Financial Engines to deliver the personal plan and financial confidence that everyone deserves. ¹Ranking and status for 2017. For independence methodology and ranking, see InvestmentNews Center (http://data.investmentnews.com/ria/); ²The Top 40 Independent Advisory Firm Ranking issued by Barron's is qualitative and quantitative, including assets managed, the size and experience of teams, and the regulatory records of the advisers and firms. Firms elect to participate, but do not pay to be included in the ranking. Investor returns/experience are not considered. 2018 ranking refers to Edelman Financial Services (EFS), which combined its advisory business in its entirety with Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. (FEA) in November 2018. For the same survey, FEA received a precombination ranking of twelfth.

Joined Edelman Financial Engines in 2017. Began her career in the financial services industry in 1996. Successfully completed the Series 7 and 66 examination(s) administered by FINRA. Attended Pacific University in Forest Grove studying Psychology. Grew up in Lynnwood and has one child: Josh who is 17. Enjoys traveling to tropical locations, golf, shopping, and scuba diving. Big Seahawks fan.

About Edelman Financial Engines, LLC

Since 1986, Edelman Financial Engines has been committed to always acting in the best interest of our clients. We were founded on the belief that all American investors - not just the wealthy - deserve access to personalized, comprehensive financial planning and investment advice. Today, we are America's top independent financial planning and investment advisor, recognized by both InvestmentNews¹ and Barron's², with 180+ planner offices across the country and entrusted by more than 1.1 million clients to manage more than $200 billion in assets. Our unique approach to serving clients combines our advanced methodology and proprietary technology with the attention of a dedicated personal financial planner. Every client's situation and goals are unique, and the powerful fusion of high-tech and high-touch allows Edelman Financial Engines to deliver the personal plan and financial confidence that everyone deserves. ¹Ranking and status for 2017. For independence methodology and ranking, see InvestmentNews Center (http://data.investmentnews.com/ria/); ²The Top 40 Independent Advisory Firm Ranking issued by Barron's is qualitative and quantitative, including assets managed, the size and experience of teams, and the regulatory records of the advisers and firms. Firms elect to participate, but do not pay to be included in the ranking. Investor returns/experience are not considered. 2018 ranking refers to Edelman Financial Services (EFS), which combined its advisory business in its entirety with Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. (FEA) in November 2018. For the same survey, FEA received a precombination ranking of twelfth.

Joined Edelman Financial Engines in 2016. Began his career in the financial services industry in 1998. Successfully completed the Series 7, 26, 63, and 65 examination(s) administered by FINRA. Earned the Chartered Retirement Planning CounselorSM (CRPC^®) certification(s). Bachelor's degree in Communications from the University of St. Thomas. Chad enjoys playing hockey, coaching his son's Little League baseball team, and watching the Seattle Seahawks.

About Edelman Financial Engines, LLC

Since 1986, Edelman Financial Engines has been committed to always acting in the best interest of our clients. We were founded on the belief that all American investors - not just the wealthy - deserve access to personalized, comprehensive financial planning and investment advice. Today, we are America's top independent financial planning and investment advisor, recognized by both InvestmentNews¹ and Barron's², with 180+ planner offices across the country and entrusted by more than 1.1 million clients to manage more than $200 billion in assets. Our unique approach to serving clients combines our advanced methodology and proprietary technology with the attention of a dedicated personal financial planner. Every client's situation and goals are unique, and the powerful fusion of high-tech and high-touch allows Edelman Financial Engines to deliver the personal plan and financial confidence that everyone deserves. ¹Ranking and status for 2017. For independence methodology and ranking, see InvestmentNews Center (http://data.investmentnews.com/ria/); ²The Top 40 Independent Advisory Firm Ranking issued by Barron's is qualitative and quantitative, including assets managed, the size and experience of teams, and the regulatory records of the advisers and firms. Firms elect to participate, but do not pay to be included in the ranking. Investor returns/experience are not considered. 2018 ranking refers to Edelman Financial Services (EFS), which combined its advisory business in its entirety with Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. (FEA) in November 2018. For the same survey, FEA received a precombination ranking of twelfth.