Empirical Wealth management

Lindsay Farnsworth is a financial advisor at Empirical Wealth Management in Seattle, WA, holding a Series 65 designation with 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Empirical Wealth Management since 2016. Empirical Wealth Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $6.7 billion for about 2,100 clients through a team of 53 advisors. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory approach using diversified asset classes and offers a broad range of services including financial planning, tax preparation, retirement consulting, and access to a private alternative income fund.

Shannon Bene is a CFP® professional with 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked at Empirical Wealth Management since 2021 and previously held roles at E*TRADE Capital Management LLC and TD Ameritrade. Outside of her advisory work, she owns and operates a bicycle repair business. Empirical Wealth Management is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $6.7 billion for about 2,100 clients through a team of 53 advisors. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory approach, utilizing diversified model portfolios across multiple asset classes, and offers a broad range of services including financial planning, tax preparation, and access to alternative income funds.

Robert Thomas is a financial advisor at Empirical Wealth Management in Seattle, WA, holding a Series 65 credential with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Domo and Hagen Kurth Perman. Empirical Wealth Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $6.7 billion for around 2,100 clients through 53 advisors. The firm uses a Modern Portfolio Theory approach with diversified portfolios and offers a broad range of services including financial planning, tax preparation, retirement consulting, and access to a private alternative income fund.

Kenneth Smith is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as CEO and head of the investment committee at Empirical Financial Services. He has been with Empirical Wealth Management since 2006 and Empirical Financial Services since 2010. Outside of his advisory roles, he is an investor in rental properties through a private LLC. Empirical Wealth Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $6.7 billion for about 2,100 clients through a team of 53 advisors. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory framework with diversified portfolios across multiple asset classes and offers a broad range of services including financial planning, tax preparation, retirement consulting, and access to alternative income funds.

Erik Lehr is a CFA® charterholder and Series 65 licensee with 12 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He has been with Empirical Wealth Management since 2012 and serves as a board member of the Seattle Chapter of the CAIA Society, organizing investment-related educational events. Additionally, he is the treasurer of the board of directors for FinAbility, a nonprofit focused on financially empowering survivors of domestic abuse. Empirical Wealth Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $6.7 billion for around 2,100 clients with a team of 53 advisors. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory framework, utilizing diversified asset classes and Fama–French correlation research to construct portfolios, and offers a broad range of services including financial planning, tax preparation, retirement consulting, and access to a private alternative income fund.

Mark Umek is a CFP® certificant with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Empirical Wealth Management since 2018. Prior to joining Empirical, he worked at Fisher Investments from 2015 to 2018. Empirical Wealth Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $6.7 billion for about 2,100 clients through a team of 53 advisors. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory framework incorporating multiple asset classes and utilizes both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside comprehensive financial planning and related services.

Jorge Rosas is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed financial advisor with four years of industry experience. He is currently with Empirical Wealth Management and has previously worked at Aldrich Wealth LP, Brighton Jones, and Geffen Mesher among other firms. Empirical Wealth Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $6.7 billion for around 2,100 clients through a team of 53 advisors. The firm uses a Modern Portfolio Theory approach with diversified model portfolios and offers a broad range of services including financial planning, tax preparation, retirement consulting, and access to a private alternative income fund.

Jack Mazzera is a financial advisor at Empirical Wealth Management in San Francisco, holding a Series 65 license with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Private Ocean LLC, First Republic Securities Company, First Republic Investment Management, and Morgan Stanley. Empirical Wealth Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $6.7 billion for around 2,100 clients through a team of 53 advisors. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory framework with diversified portfolios across multiple asset classes and offers a range of services including financial planning, tax preparation, retirement consulting, and access to a private alternative income fund.

Michael Sanger is a financial advisor at Empirical Wealth Management in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 65 credential with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco and positions in education and creative services. Empirical Wealth Management is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $6.7 billion for about 2,100 clients through 53 advisors. The firm utilizes a Modern Portfolio Theory approach across diversified asset classes and offers a range of services including discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, tax preparation, and access to a private alternative income fund, supported by an in-house network that includes a real estate brokerage, insurance subsidiary, and affiliated law firm.

Sogol Javan Oskouei is a financial advisor at Empirical Wealth Management in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 65 credential. She has experience across multiple firms since 2019, including First Foundation Advisors and PWM Planning. Empirical Wealth Management is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $6.7 billion for about 2,100 clients with a team of 53 advisors. The firm uses a Modern Portfolio Theory framework to construct diversified portfolios and offers a broad range of services including financial planning, tax preparation, and access to a private alternative income fund.

Shan Zubair is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 16 years of experience at Empirical Wealth Management in Seattle, WA. He has been with Empirical Financial Services, LLC d/b/a Empirical Wealth Management since 2010. Empirical Wealth Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $6.7 billion for around 2,100 clients through a team of 53 advisors. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory framework using diversified asset classes and Fama–French correlation research to construct portfolios, offering a broad range of services including financial planning, tax preparation, retirement consulting, and access to a private alternative income fund.

Yisha Wang is a Certified Financial Planner® with seven years of industry experience. She is currently with Empirical Wealth Management and has previously worked at Mariner Wealth Advisors, Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company, and Wedbush Securities Inc. Outside of her advisory role, Wang teaches mobility and flexibility exercises as a dance instructor at LDS Studio. Empirical Wealth Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $6.7 billion for around 2,100 clients through a team of 53 advisors. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory framework using diversified asset classes and offers comprehensive financial planning, tax preparation, retirement consulting, and access to a private alternative income fund, supported by an extensive in-house and affiliated service network.

Jack Sun is a CFA® charterholder and Series 66 licensee with four years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Empirical Wealth Management, where he has worked since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Cephei Capital Management, PNC Financial Services, Nmg Group, and Credit Suisse. Empirical Wealth Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $6.7 billion for about 2,100 clients through a team of 53 advisors. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory framework to construct diversified portfolios across multiple asset classes and offers comprehensive financial planning, tax preparation, retirement consulting, and access to a private alternative income fund.

Joyce Bloomquist is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience and currently serves as a financial advisor at Empirical Wealth Management. Her prior roles include positions at Apella Capital, LLC, Vestory LLC, and Sagemark Wealth Management, among others. Empirical Wealth Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $6.7 billion for about 2,100 clients through a team of 53 advisors. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory framework with diversified model portfolios and offers a comprehensive range of services, including financial planning, tax preparation, retirement consulting, and access to a private alternative income fund.

David Raney is a CFP® and ChFC® with 21 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Charles Schwab for 19 years before joining Empirical Wealth Management, where he has been an advisor since 2023. Empirical Wealth Management is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $6.7 billion for about 2,100 clients through a team of 53 advisors. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory approach using diversified asset classes and offers a broad range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, tax preparation, and access to a private alternative income fund.