I had a terrible experience, paid an incredibly high price for a lot of disorganization, confusion…read moreincluding plain old math errors -- like the numbers literally weren't calculated correctly -- resulting in apologies, blaming their mistakes on lack of focus due to the death of their pet.

I reached out to Creative Money in 2016 for my first financial planning session as an adult. At the…read moretime I was in a new job as a contractor and really needed help with planning. Mindy was great, walked me through a plan and i was headed off to the races. I'm not sure I really understood it, but I rolled with it as best as I could. Fast forward a handful of years later and I wanted to revisit my plan. A lot changed from job to income and I needed something new after selling some real estate. The 2nd experience wasn't quite the same for a number of perspectives. What hit me the hardest was hearing what was said about my situation behind the scenes after my first consultation with Mindy. The planner (Sam) actally said outloud they didn't believe I could make something happen with the previous plan. Guess what, I did do something. Now I'm in need of another plan after an unexpected windfall, but don't trust the experience won't be the same. The other part I don't get is why it was suggested to open a brokerage account (which I did based on the plan) when playing the stock market is not something I do or comfortable with. Anything having to do with stocks and the market scares me and I'm very uncomfortable on any financial site outside of a bank. Nothing makes sense and vocabulary is vague. I expressed my discomfort in this area and needed a lot of hand holding to execute moving funds and opening a brokerage account. I still don't understand this one, but I did it based on a recommendation. Now I am sittiing with a brokerage account and it's doing nothing because the thought of it just paralyzes me. While the set it and forget it method is great concept in theory, it's only as good as the plan and the clients ability realistically execute. Although the 2nd plan was a great idea to retire at 62, it had zero reality of lifes unexpected changes. Good Luck!

I thought I had my finances figured out but decided to take a meeting with Riley after a friend…read morereferred me over. Our first couple conversations were definitely eye opening! You really don't know what you don't know. I tend to get caught up in headlines around when to buy and sell so it's nice having a professional who can manage my investments with a disciplined strategy and reliable index funds. I also was missing out on some big tax benefits that should help with saving for a home big time. Now I'm regretting waiting this long to use a CFP but better late than never. I was as skeptical as anyone but trust me, take an initial appointment, you'll only benefit!

From the owner: Ignite Financial Planning, LLC was founded by Riley Poppy, a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®)…read morepro. We are a fee-only financial planning firm dedicated to helping young professionals and their families achieve their financial life goals. We can help young professionals tackle their student loans, manage their 401ks, equity compensation, and more. We can also help new parents with insurance selection, 529 plans, estate planning, and purchasing their first home. We serve clients locally in the Greater Seattle Area and virtually with clients all over the country.

Normally, I don't give anything five stars, but Kaylyn made the process simple. Her communication…read moreis excellent, and her site is incredibly user-friendly. Despite the fact that we were accustomed to handling our own taxes, this was our first time including a dependant and a rental. She went through everything in great detail and assured us of our options moving forward. Honestly! Use her, please.

Kaylyn was a great partner during this year's tax filing. I had a lot of questions about some…read morenew-to-me financial situations and she provided excellent guidance. Finding a tax advisor can be intimidating but she made me feel very comfortable through the whole process!

Blue Mountain Wealth Management takes a truly personalized approach to your financial success. By…read moregetting to know you and listening to your goals, Nathan aligns with you, providing a comprehensive perspective, guidance, and unwavering support. Nathan is personable and trustworthy and will put you at ease during these times of market volatility. By staying focused on your individual investment strategy and the big picture, he'll help you avoid emotional decision-making to help you reach your long-term investment goals. He definitely comes highly recommended!

Nathan is everything you'd want in a financial advisor, knowledgeable, thoughtful, and genuinely…read morecommitted to your success. He takes the stress out of financial planning and turns it into a clear, empowering process. With his guidance, I finally feel in control and excited about my long-term goals. His insight and dedication are unmatched and you'll walk away wondering why you didn't start working with him sooner.

Sound Planning gains customers by educating them before they are customers - we were nearing…read moreretirement and needed a hand navigating Medicare and did we have enough for the future . We first went to their free seminars, about 8 hours worth, and signed up. We are very pleased that we were assigned to Loren, he is easy to reach anytime with questions.

Loren and Gretchen took the time to ask us about lives and genuinely care about how we are doing…read more We truly know they want to help us make good financial decisions and aren't afraid to give suggestions that may not benefit them. We have been clients for 9 years and wouldn't want anyone else to help us with our retirement accounts! SPG is AWESOME

When I worked in the corporate environment, I never had a problem earning money. Saving it was…read moreanother story...but I was making enough that frankly it didn't matter as long as the paychecks kept coming and the 401K savings was auto-deducted. It wasn't until I made the leap to small business owner where my deeper underlying money beliefs reared their ugly heads. Things got super real...in not a good way. My chronic tendency to depreciate the value of my heart-centered hard work meant that I was constantly underpricing and in a state of "not enough". I've been working with Heather for a few months and have been amazed at the shifts. Starting at the first meeting we were able to access and clear some of the mistaken beliefs that I have about money (tied to old but subconsciously powerful traumas). I've raised my rates and started being able to self-regulate when fear and anxiety raises it's ugly head. I've taken a number of classes on the mechanics of handling money..but working with Heather is the first time that we've gotten to the underlying reasons of why. Highly recommend!

From the owner: Money Mentoring, also known as money coaching, gives you the practical skills to trust yourself in…read moremoney matters by bringing to light the beliefs and attitudes that may be influencing your money behaviors. You will be guided to create a customized spending and earning plan that is specific to your individual needs and wants. This is a process that unfolds over time, helping you to become more aware of your finances and building your financial muscle

Adam is an amazing asset manager. He has consistently been able to get my investments high returns…read morewhile providing securing and peace of mind. I would highly recommend him to friends and collegues.

Adam Droker of Waterrock Global has been my go to guy for investment and financial planning advice…read morefor nearly a decade. He is a wealth of knowledge and has helped grow my portfolio through the downturn and the current bull market. He's also been a great resource and consultant for me on a variety of other investment opportunities. Occasionally we disagree...sometimes I've been right, but usually his is advice is better then my gut and I go with his recommendations. One of the great things about Adam is he truly wants to see his clients fulfill their financial dreams and goes out of his way to be available as well as to call with potential stock opportunities as they arise. It's been a pleasure working with Adam and I look forward to many more prosperous years of growth...and an early retirement :)

I was weeks into trying to figure out what to do after a terrible financial mistake. I'd contacted…read morea few places, but they all wanted fees upfront--even before hearing my full story. Then I came across a quiet mention of cwpsc (you know the rest com) in a forum. I reached out, cautiously. They listened first, didn't charge anything upfront, and stayed in touch throughout. Things eventually turned around, and I could finally sleep again.

Elite investment was recommended to me by several family and friends. I meet Fariba, the owner and…read morewere immediately impressed by her wealth of knowledge and down to earth and helpful attitude. She designed a strategy that fit my comfort level and would personally get involved if I had questions and concerns. I have recommended Elite to many friends and have gotten the same feed back.

I was looking for an insurance agent and came across PNW Financial. I requested an agent call me…read moreand someone called me right away, handled all my needs and got me the coverage I was looking for at a lower price than what I was currently paying. I decided to bundle my car, home and life insurance to save even more. They did an amazing job and were fast and efficient. I'd use them again in a heartbeat.

I had no idea where I should start looking when I decided to invest my savings and 401k until I…read morefound PNW Financial. I worked with Michael Bús and right away I felt he was competent and knowledgable in the areas of money management and the market. He gave me great advice and is quick to call me if he feels that my accounts could benefit in any way. I plan on growing my accounts and working with him long into the future.