Contributors

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Brett Maikowski

As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, Brett is dedicated to helping individuals and families optimize their financial lives to achieve their short- and long-term goals. He takes great pleasure in analyzing investments and financial products to provide personalized recommendations to each of his clients.


Brett graduated magna cum laude from Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in Sport Management and a minor in Business Administration.

Brett met his wife, Ashley, at SEMO in 2008, and they have been married since 2014. They have two daughters, Scarlett and Natalie, and a son named Owen. In their free time, they enjoy spending time together outdoors, exploring trails, parks, and lakes.


https://www.thmwealthmanagement.com/
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Jared Tanimoto

Jared Tanimoto is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and founder of Sedai Wealth, a fee-only RIA based out of Irvine, CA, and has been working in the financial advisory industry for over 14 years. 

Jared is an Investopedia Top 100 Advisor, an Investopedia Advisor Council founding member, and was nominated to  InvestmentNews’ 40 Under 40 list for 2021. He is also a past President of the Financial Planning Association of Orange County and is a member of Advisors in Philanthropy. 

Outside his professional life, Jared and his wife live an active lifestyle with their two kids and enjoy anything that involves the outdoors.  While out of the office, you can find him rock climbing, mountain biking, free diving, skiing, and playing golf. 



https://www.sedaiwealth.com/
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Jay Boekeloo

Jay works as a Fee-Only Financial Planner in Vancouver, WA, where he has the privilege of working with incredible clients every day, learning about their unique backgrounds. By taking the time to understand their history and current beliefs regarding money, Jay helps clients create financial plans that leverage their strengths and financial behaviors to improve their chances of achieving their financial goals.

When not nerding out in finances at work, you'll likely find Jay recording songs in his home studio, training in various martial arts, or out on the baseball diamond with his wife Kelsey and son Conlan.

https://www.highnotefinancial.com/