About Katie
Katie has been a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® for a decade and enjoys building long-standing relationships with clients. She finds value in solving problems and being an advocate for clients through various financial complexities. Katie specializes in helping clients with life transitions, such as divorce and retirement, and navigating executive compensation. She enjoys working with families on legacy planning goals, charitable giving, and educating the next generation.
She finds meaning in being active in her community and encouraging individuals to pursue financial planning as a profession. She previously served on the board of the Financial Planning Association of Puget Sound, is a Women’s Initiative (WIN) mentor for the CFP Board, and a mentor to students at Seattle Pacific University.
Originally from Gig Harbor, when not at work you can find Katie appreciating the outdoors with her young family, traveling, and attending live music events.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Katie is the Director of Financial Planning at Evergreen Gavekal. She oversees the firm’s financial planning practices and research. She holds a professional designation of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®.
Education & Qualifications
Seattle Pacific University
B.A, Business and Economics
Concentration in Finance & International Business
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc.
Issued Sep 2014 Credential ID 181448
Professional Affiliations
No affiliation information available.
Recent Articles & Insights from Katie
Market Volatility and Investment Strategies for 2024
An in-depth analysis of current market conditions and strategic approaches to portfolio management in uncertain times.
The Rise of ESG Investing: Opportunities and Challenges
Exploring the growing importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance factors in modern investment decisions.
Technology Sector Outlook: AI and Innovation Trends
A comprehensive look at emerging technologies and their potential impact on investment portfolios and market dynamics.
Global Economic Trends and Their Investment Implications
Understanding macroeconomic indicators and their influence on asset allocation and investment strategy.