Mark Ramey

In my mid-20s, I was making big financial decisions – rolling over a 401(k) after leaving a corporate job, deferring student loans before joining the Peace Corps, and figuring out how to invest while living abroad. Each challenge pushed me to learn more, and I realized I genuinely enjoyed making sense of money. But as my husband and I navigated major milestones – marriage, home buying, career shifts – we had a hard time finding financial advice that was clear, practical, and truly in our best interest. That’s when I knew: financial planning shouldn’t feel like guesswork. I became a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ to help professionals in their 30s and 40s gain clarity and confidence in their financial decisions. I founded Kirwin Financial because there simply weren’t enough fee-only planners serving people who are growing their families, careers, and wealth. Today, I help couples align their money with their life goals – whether it’s buying a home, preparing for a new baby, or planning for financial independence. I offer unbiased, fee-only financial planning, meaning I work in your best interest – no commissions, no product sales, just expert guidance tailored to your life. A comprehensive plan typically costs $3,375, with billing based solely on the time spent at a rate of $275 per hour. You don’t have to figure this out alone. Let’s build a financial plan that fits your life, your goals, and your future. Get started here: https://calendly.com/kirwinfinancial/15min

Kevin Estes, CFP®, MBA is the Founder and Financial Planner of Scaled Finance, LLC. He helps tech professionals and their families live their best lives. His definition of family is broad! Your family is whoever matters most to you. His specialties include equity compensation, financial independence, real estate, and education. Kevin works with a wide age range of clients. Kevin is located near T-Mobile’s Bellevue, WA headquarters. Scaled Finance operates virtually, allowing him to serve clients nationwide.

I help women ("well-to-do and slightly woo-woo") gain greater clarity, control and confidence in their finances so they can live life on their own terms. I am you. My journey into personal finance started unexpectedly more than 20 years ago when my mother developed cancer and was eventually left disabled. I hired a financial advisor to help my parents with their finances. He ended up selling them expensive load funds (5.75%) that further enriched him while hampering their returns. After a year and a half, I caught on and made the tough decision to fire him and oversee our family’s finances myself. As an investor and financial planner, I’ve noticed that while women have made tremendous strides educationally and professionally, this has not always translated into greater financial security. Why? While there are still a number of social, professional, personal and psychological biases that hold us back, we are far from helpless. Never have we been better positioned to save ourselves. We have many of the resources we need to further secure our financial well-being. And, money is just one of them. As with any resource, money has its own energy. I can teach you to harness it more efficiently. In so doing, you can transform money from being the wind in your face to the wind on your back. This will help you go quicker, farther and with less effort. Our society often equates money with wealth. While there is overlap, in my mind, they are different. Money is the means to live life on our own terms. Wealth, however, is the recognition that a life well-lived means taking care not just ourselves, but also our families and our communities.

Hi! I help intentional professionals who’ve built financial stability but feel uncertain about how to fund their next chapter—whether that’s rest, reinvention, or retirement. My clients are ready to move beyond cookie-cutter advice in favor of a more educational, transparent, and joyful planning experience. Through our WATER framework, we transform financial complexity into values-aligned clarity for those ready to live with more purpose and freedom. HOW WE'RE DIFFERENT FROM OTHER FLAT-FEE PLANNERS: WATER, not FIRE: We don't treat retirement like a finish line. Our WATER framework supports sabbaticals, slowdowns, and purposeful pivots—designing a life that works now and later. Values Integration: Every plan reflects your priorities—whether that's flexibility, community, impact, or legacy. Customized socially responsible or ESG investment strategies (optional) are offered as part of a broader, values-based planning approach. Education-Focused: With a background in science education and a decade advising MDs, PhDs, and thoughtful professionals, we break down complex concepts into actionable steps, empowering confident financial decisions. WHO I WORK WITH: My clients are growth-oriented professionals—often but not always GenX—who’ve built financial stability and now seek their next chapter. They value evidence-based advice but also ask deeper questions about purpose, joy, and alignment, all while balancing career demands, community responsibilities, and the desire for meaningful change. Proudly based in Tacoma, WA, serving clients nationally. READY TO LEARN MORE? Visit my website to learn more about my journey from Seattle science teacher to financial planner to co-founder of Equal Path Investments. My experience—collaborating with a Nobel laureate, securing millions in funding for impact initiatives, and a decade of investment advising for impact-driven professionals—has shaped my fresh approach to financial planning. Whether you're preparing for a sabbatical, designing an encore career, or balancing your dreams with kid drop-offs or aging parents, I help turn “what’s next?” into “what’s possible.” If this sounds good, please schedule a complimentary consultation today by visiting my website.

Brian Carpenter is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2010, serving in various roles including Vice President Branch Leader, Regional Planning Consultant, and Executive Planning Consultant. Prior to joining Fidelity, Brian worked at T. Rowe Price from 2003 to 2010 and at Charles Schwab from 2000 to 2001. Brian holds a California Insurance License. His professional experience spans financial consulting, investment counseling, and retirement planning. Outside of his professional career, Brian enjoys baseball, concerts, movies, music, traveling, and family activities. He is a father of two daughters and married to a healthcare professional.

Ai Mendoza is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she collaborates with clients and their families to develop financial plans aimed at achieving their goals. She has held this role since 2022. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Ai worked as a Private Client Banker at JP Morgan Chase from 2019 to 2022, gaining experience in client financial services and banking. Outside of her professional career, Ai enjoys family activities, fishing, social events with friends, gardening, and outdoor adventures.