LAURIE ADAMS

Financial Advisor, Managing Director

Empowering women across the country through comprehensive, supportive financial guidance.

PACIFIC NORTHWEST

HOW I HELP

Supporting women in transition

Through life’s twists and turns, and smooth times too, we will help you to take control of your finances and develop confidence and clarity about how your wealth can best serve you.

We work to create a safe environment where you can explore, learn, dream out loud, and create a plan for an even more fulfilling life.

TOGETHER WE WILL

  • Develop a plan based on your unique and evolving goals and needs and refine it through ongoing dialogues.
  • Focus on identifying and providing effective catalysts for positive change in the way your money influences your life.
  • Increase your confidence in retirement planning, making sure you have a dependable plan for your financial future.
  • Empower you to take on life’s opportunities and challenges, feeling heard, prepared, and in control of your financial journey.

HOLISTIC GUIDANCE

We’ll create bespoke investment management and financial planning strategies aligned to you and your objectives. And because financial wellness is about more than just your balance sheet, we’ll also work through our financial coaching program so you can align your money with your values.

TRANSPARENT ADVICE

Taking command of your financial well-being is a goal you can achieve. To help you see the clearest path forward, we’ll provide honest insights and objective recommendations through ongoing and open communication.

SUPPORT WITHOUT JUDGEMENT

We offer understanding and support for your financial concerns in a judgment-free space. Whatever your financial opportunities — or challenges — we’ll navigate them together, giving you increased confidence in every decision.

ABOUT LAURIE

Financial Advisor, Managing Director

With deep Seattle roots, Laurie now guides women along the West Coast and across the US as a virtual financial advisor. From a career in international business including art, fashion, and venture capital, she applies insights and experience gained in the corporate planning arena to each individual and family she works with.

As a holistic advisor with over 15 years experience, Laurie brings clients peace of mind as she shares her gift for transforming complex financial issues into understandable plans. She provides financial planning and investment management, including retirement, intergenerational, and philanthropic planning. As a fiduciary planner, Laurie’s orientation is always ‘client first’.


For more information on financial planning for women, please see Laurie’s personal website, Meaningful Wealth.

RESOURCES

Moving On, Moving Smart: A Mind-Body Approach to Selling Your Home

by | Apr 25, 2025 | Financial Planning, Kerry Meath-Sinkin | 0 Comments

Selling your home can stir up a whirlwind of emotions—excitement for what’s next, nostalgia for what you’re leaving behind, and questions about how to make the most of...

Bricks, Mortar, and Mindfulness: A Holistic Approach to Your Next Home

by | Apr 25, 2025 | Financial Planning, Kerry Meath-Sinkin | 0 Comments

From the moment you begin browsing listings, you may feel a rush of possibility (“This could be the one!”) mingled with worry (“What if I overextend myself?”)....

Money With Meaning: How to Align Your Cash Flow With What Matters Most

by | Apr 25, 2025 | Financial Planning, Investing, Kerry Meath-Sinkin | 0 Comments

After more than a decade of working with clients, I’ve learned that everyone develops their own “system” for managing cash flow. Some people stay meticulously...

Why Planning Matters in Retirement: Finding Clarity and Confidence

by | Apr 24, 2025 | Financial Planning, Investing, Kerry Meath-Sinkin | 0 Comments

Retirement should be a time of freedom and fulfillment—not a source of anxiety. After decades of working with clients, one question consistently arises—no matter how...

Eight Strategies to Consider During Market Volatility

by | Apr 24, 2025 | Business, Financial Planning, Investing, Kerry Meath-Sinkin, Trending | 0 Comments

Why Planning Matters Tariffs, geopolitical tensions, and economic shifts can tempt us to react to every headline—yet we rarely make our best decisions when we’re...

The Importance of Diversification: A Safety Net in Volatile Markets

by | Apr 22, 2025 | Kristin Bartlow | 0 Comments

Markets have responded to President Trump’s recent announcement of reciprocal tariffs on nearly all major trading partners with predictable volatility. On April 2, the...

April 2025 Market Commentary

by | Apr 7, 2025 | Market Commentary | 0 Comments

Keeping Score and Own Goals While the stock market has been a participation trophy over the last decade or so, right now, it is easy to see winners and losers. After...

Protecting Your Data During Tax Season: Cybersecurity Tips for a Safer Experience

by | Apr 3, 2025 | Cybersecurity, Kerry Meath-Sinkin | 0 Comments

Tax season is not only a time of gathering financial documents and crunching numbers—it’s also a prime window for cybercriminals to strike. Since 2020, about 74% of...

10 Cybersecurity Steps You Can’t Afford to Miss

by | Apr 3, 2025 | Cybersecurity, Kerry Meath-Sinkin | 0 Comments

In today’s digital landscape, a simple click can make all the difference. Cyber threats lurk around every corner, from reused passwords to phishing emails, and even...

MEET THE TEAM

journey strategic wealth - laurie adams

Laurie Adams

Financial Advisor, Managing Director

Mark Lebida, CFA®

Managing Director, Investments

Jason Sangekar, CFA®

Managing Director, Capital Markets

Amanda Pasquale

Investment Operations Manager

Karen Samuels

Investment Operations Manager

Ryan Simpson

Investment Operations Manager

Cody Capobianco

Investment Analyst

John Mortola

Financial Consultant

Financial Empowerment
Starts Here

Life can sometimes get pretty complicated, but your finances don’t have to be. Whatever transition you’re experiencing, from looking at retirement, to becoming suddenly single, or receiving new wealth from inheritance, you can count on my support through compassionate financial planning services.

With over 15 years of experience as a financial planner, I blend heart and intellect, making complex financial matters understandable. Know that you’re heard and feel empowered to take the lead in your financial future with confidence.

Together, let’s clear your path to financial well-being, as you move forward with clarity and purpose.