About Us
Our team of thought leaders bring over 75 years of industry experience and a commitment to customer service. We take the time to work with our clients to help them pursue their financial goals so they can focus their valuable time on family, career aspirations and retirement.
Homer S. Smith IV
CFP®, CRPC®, BFA™ , CBEC®
Private Wealth Advisor
A Private Wealth Advisor with over 18 years of industry experience, Homer has dedicated his practice to working with business owners and families of wealth with complex financial planning needs. His mission is to simplify the lives of his clients by quieting the noise that surrounds them both personally and in their business and allow them to focus on what matters most – their purpose and goals.
Homer has the unique ability of taking complex strategies and presenting them in a way that is remarkably intuitive and straightforward so clients can easily grasp the ideas. Working as a fiduciary and business consultant to his clients, it is his legal duty to put his clients’ needs first and act in their best interest while maintaining full transparency throughout the financial planning process.
Homer S. Smith IV
CFP®, CRPC®, BFA™ , CBEC®
Private Wealth Advisor
A Private Wealth Advisor with over 18 years of industry experience, Homer has dedicated his practice to working with business owners and families of wealth with complex financial planning needs. His mission is to simplify the lives of his clients by quieting the noise that surrounds them both personally and in their business and allow them to focus on what matters most – their purpose and goals.
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Unlike traditional advisors, Homer provides a deeper level of service for his clients, going beyond investment management and traditional retirement planning to focus on advanced planning areas like wealth transfer, risk management, tax mitigation and philanthropy as well as personal development and family wealth planning. Homer’s goal is to be the trusted advisor for his clients, the guide they turn to when any major decision comes up, even those that are not financial in nature.
Homer’s financial experience spans many years in various roles. In his early years, he worked to coach, develop and train advisors, which grew to a branch management role in Honolulu where he led that office to become the firm’s #1 branch in the country. After shifting back into working with individual clients, he noticed there wasn’t a lot that traditional wealth management had to offer for business owners so he began to develop his long-term growth to exit service which is now at the center of his professional service model.
Homer is a graduate of Western Washington University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance and a Minor in Economics. A passion for education and community involvement, Homer serves on the Board of Trustees and is a current Board President for his daughter’s independent school. Homer enjoys spending time with his wife and daughters – hiking during the summer, going to Seahawks games in the fall/winter and traveling to Hawaii, their favorite destination after living there for several years.
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Homer has the unique ability of taking complex strategies and presenting them in a way that is remarkably intuitive and straightforward so clients can easily grasp the ideas. Working as a fiduciary and business consultant to his clients, it is his legal duty to put his clients’ needs first and act in their best interest while maintaining full transparency throughout the financial planning process.
Unlike traditional advisors, Homer provides a deeper level of service for his clients, going beyond investment management and traditional retirement planning to focus on advanced planning areas like wealth transfer, risk management, tax mitigation and philanthropy as well as personal development and family wealth planning. Homer’s goal is to be the trusted advisor for his clients, the guide they turn to when any major decision comes up, even those that are not financial in nature.
Homer’s financial experience spans many years in various roles. In his early years, he worked to coach, develop and train advisors, which grew to a branch management role in Honolulu where he led that office to become the firm’s #1 branch in the country. After shifting back into working with individual clients, he noticed there wasn’t a lot that traditional wealth management had to offer for business owners so he began to develop his long-term growth to exit service which is now at the center of his professional service model.
Homer is a graduate of Western Washington University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance and a Minor in Economics. A passion for education and community involvement, Homer serves on the Board of Trustees and is a current Board President for his daughter’s independent school. Homer enjoys spending time with his wife and daughters – hiking during the summer, going to Seahawks games in the fall/winter and traveling to Hawaii, their favorite destination after living there for several years.
David Stuehling
CFP®, CLU, ChFC, RICP, APMA
Financial Advisor
David Stuehling helps his clients make smart, forward-thinking, values-based decisions by utilizing a unique process to discover and define their wants, needs, goals and desires. With over 21 years of industry experience, David strives to help individuals, families and business owners increase the quality of their financial decision making. He has dedicated his practice to helping people who are willing to work collaboratively to create practical financial solutions to support their personal dreams and vision of financial independence.
His client-centric approach allows for your goals, objectives and risk tolerance to be properly considered and implemented. Working as a fiduciary and business consultant, it is his legal and personal duty to put his clients’ needs first and act in their best interest while maintaining full transparency throughout the financial process.
David Stuehling
CFP®, CLU, ChFC, RICP, APMA
Financial Advisor
David Stuehling helps his clients make smart, forward-thinking, values-based decisions by utilizing a unique process to discover and define their wants, needs, goals and desires. With over 21 years of industry experience, David strives to help individuals, families and business owners increase the quality of their financial decision making. He has dedicated his practice to helping people who are willing to work collaboratively to create practical financial solutions to support their personal dreams and vision of financial independence.
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Services include:
- Wealth management
- Estate planning
- Investment planning
- Tax reduction strategies
- Retirement planning
- Business continuity and exit planning
David graduated from Cabrini College and the American College with degrees in Organizational Management and a Bachelor of Arts. He is also a member of the Financial Planning Association (FPA) and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional.
In Dave’s spare time he enjoys doing Martial Arts (Wushu and Tai Chi) with his family.
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His client-centric approach allows for your goals, objectives and risk tolerance to be properly considered and implemented. Working as a fiduciary and business consultant, it is his legal and personal duty to put his clients’ needs first and act in their best interest while maintaining full transparency throughout the financial process.
Services include:
- Wealth management
- Estate planning
- Investment planning
- Tax reduction strategies
- Retirement planning
- Business continuity and exit planning
David graduated from Cabrini College and the American College with degrees in Organizational Management and a Bachelor of Arts. He is also a member of the Financial Planning Association (FPA) and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional.
In Dave’s spare time he enjoys doing Martial Arts (Wushu and Tai Chi) with his family.
Melissa Cournyer
Private Wealth Advisor
A private wealth advisor spanning almost 2 decades in the financial services industry, Melissa is dedicated to providing financial wellness for her multigenerational client base including high net worth individuals, families and business owners.
Retirement is a mindset, not an age, and it is the beginning of a new chapter. Melissa’s mission is to help her clients pursue their personal definition of their best lives financially. Her goal is to be flexible with her planning strategies, educational in her approach and dependable as a loyal advisor.
Whether you are a professional, executive, business owner or retiree, Melissa will listen to your investment goals by utilizing her client-centered discovery process, uncover any gaps in your current planning and execute a strategy that matches your objectives, risk tolerance and time horizon. Working as a fiduciary to her clients, it is her legal duty to put her clients’ needs first and act in their best interest while maintaining full transparency throughout the financial planning process.
Melissa Cournyer
Private Wealth Advisor
A private wealth advisor spanning almost 2 decades in the financial services industry, Melissa is dedicated to providing financial wellness for her multigenerational client base including high net worth individuals, families and business owners.
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Areas of specialization include:
• Investment Management
• Cash Flow Management
• Estate Planning
• Business Owner Planning
• Retirement Planning
• Investment Allocation
• Insurance Consulting
• Family Office Services
Melissa graduated from the University of Washington with a bachelor’s degree in arts and science. Previously, Melissa worked in a management capacity to train, develop and manage advisors to help them reach their full potential in the financial planning arena.
When Melissa is not in the office, you can find her spending time with her husband, Chris, their dog, Maggie and her family. She has a strong commitment to fitness and enjoys traveling to her favorite destinations.
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Retirement is a mindset, not an age, and it is the beginning of a new chapter. Melissa’s mission is to help her clients pursue their personal definition of their best lives financially. Her goal is to be flexible with her planning strategies, educational in her approach and dependable as a loyal advisor.
Whether you are a professional, executive, business owner or retiree, Melissa will listen to your investment goals by utilizing her client-centered discovery process, uncover any gaps in your current planning and execute a strategy that matches your objectives, risk tolerance and time horizon. Working as a fiduciary to her clients, it is her legal duty to put her clients’ needs first and act in their best interest while maintaining full transparency throughout the financial planning process.
Areas of specialization include:
• Investment Management
• Cash Flow Management
• Estate Planning
• Business Owner Planning
• Retirement Planning
• Investment Allocation
• Insurance Consulting
• Family Office Services
Melissa graduated from the University of Washington with a bachelor’s degree in arts and science. Previously, Melissa worked in a management capacity to train, develop and manage advisors to help them reach their full potential in the financial planning arena.
When Melissa is not in the office, you can find her spending time with her husband, Chris, their dog, Maggie and her family. She has a strong commitment to fitness and enjoys traveling to her favorite destinations.
Harrison Till
Private Wealth Advisor
Harrison Till is a dedicated Private Wealth Advisor with over thirteen years of industry experience. Harrison has devoted his career to being a leader for his clients and their loved ones navigating life’s most important transitions by offering solutions and services that alleviate stress and position them to fulfill their ultimate goals and dreams. It’s of the highest importance that he is a support system for his clients, with the goal that they feel comfortable and confident that their best interest is at the core of everything he does, leaving them to focus on the things most important in life.
Through cultivating meaningful relationships with his clients, leveraging a team of specialists and the powerful network of professional partners behind him, Harrison can craft a highly customized set of services and plans striving to achieve any goal a client may set. He prides himself on delivering and executing his proposals with the utmost integrity and transparency while prioritizing that clients understand every step of the process no matter how they measure their knowledgeability of the finance industry. He specializes in an array of services including, but not limited, to investment management, tax-efficient strategies, wealth transfer, equity awards analysis, estate planning, philanthropy, crisis and risk management, retirement planning, and foreign resident investment services.
Harrison Till
Private Wealth Advisor
Harrison Till is a dedicated Private Wealth Advisor with over thirteen years of industry experience. Harrison has devoted his career to being a leader for his clients and their loved ones navigating life’s most important transitions by offering solutions and services that alleviate stress and position them to fulfill their ultimate goals and dreams. It’s of the highest importance that he is a support system for his clients, with the goal that they feel comfortable and confident that their best interest is at the core of everything he does, leaving them to focus on the things most important in life.
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Before earning his master’s at The Ohio State University, Harrison grew up in Northern New Jersey, and received his bachelor’s degree from Duke University in just three years. He earned varsity letters while playing football and in track & field from Duke and excelled academically being named a member of the All-Atlantic Coast Conference Academic Honor Roll during those years. While at Ohio State University he earned a varsity letter in football and two Big Ten Championship rings.
With the biggest heart for humanitarian efforts, Harrison devotes time and resources as a volunteer to a number of charities specifically for individuals with special needs. Harrison is an active member of the Duke and Ohio State alumni clubs, and the Trusted Advisor Sports/Entertainment group.
Harrison is certified as a Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® and CPFA® designation through the National Association of Plan Advisors.
Outside of Harrison’s achievements, his pride and joy are his girls – his wife Ariel and daughters Addison & Lennox – and he cherishes the time and memories he gets to make with them. Harrison enjoys traveling, dancing, and sitting down with impactful autobiographies of influential people.
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Harrison started his career as an executive compensation consultant, focusing on executive stock options, concentrated stock management and the coordination of executive benefits, shortly after earning a master’s degree at The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business. After joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management as an intern, he had advanced to Vice President upon graduating at the top of his class in the highly competitive, professional management development program.
Before earning his master’s at The Ohio State University, Harrison grew up in Northern New Jersey, and received his bachelor’s degree from Duke University in just three years. He earned varsity letters while playing football and in track & field from Duke and excelled academically being named a member of the All-Atlantic Coast Conference Academic Honor Roll during those years. While at Ohio State University he earned a varsity letter in football and two Big Ten Championship rings.
With the biggest heart for humanitarian efforts, Harrison devotes time and resources as a volunteer to a number of charities specifically for individuals with special needs. Harrison is an active member of the Duke and Ohio State alumni clubs, and the Trusted Advisor Sports/Entertainment group.
Harrison is certified as a Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® and CPFA® designation through the National Association of Plan Advisors.
Outside of Harrison’s achievements, his pride and joy are his girls – his wife Ariel and daughters Addison & Lennox – and he cherishes the time and memories he gets to make with them. Harrison enjoys traveling, dancing, and sitting down with impactful autobiographies of influential people.
Harrison enjoys traveling, dancing, and sitting down with impactful autobiographies of influential people.
Eric Daniel
Wealth Advisor
A wealth advisor at konvergent wealth partners, Eric specializes in providing comprehensive financial planning and investment management services to individuals, families and business owners.
Eric’s mission is simple: To have a meaningful impact on his clients’ financial lives by giving them confidence that someone trustworthy is in their corner at every stage of life.
Eric uses a combination of experience, technology, and a disciplined, process-driven approach to remove uncertainty from his clients’ financial lives. With a deep commitment to service and support, he uses critical listening and problem-solving skills to understand his clients, obtaining a clear understanding of their “why”, their goals and their vision for personal success.
Whether you are transitioning to the next step in your career and need to consolidate your retirement assets, or an executive looking to analyze stock options and exit strategies as you consider selling your business, Eric will develop a roadmap to help you pursue your long-term financial goals and solve for even your most complex financial challenges.
Eric Daniel
Wealth Advisor
A wealth advisor at konvergent wealth partners, Eric specializes in providing comprehensive financial planning and investment management services to individuals, families and business owners.
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- Investment Management
- Retirement Planning
- Estate Planning
- Family Office Services
- Cash Flow Management
- Business Owner Planning
- Individual 401(k)/Employer Stock Options
- Employee Benefits
Eric earned a B.S. in physics from California Lutheran University. When he is not in the office, he enjoys photography, reading, volunteering, horseback riding, woodworking, running, mountain biking and golfing.
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Eric uses a combination of experience, technology, and a disciplined, process-driven approach to remove uncertainty from his clients’ financial lives. With a deep commitment to service and support, he uses critical listening and problem-solving skills to understand his clients, obtaining a clear understanding of their “why”, their goals and their vision for personal success.
Whether you are transitioning to the next step in your career and need to consolidate your retirement assets, or an executive looking to analyze stock options and exit strategies as you consider selling your business, Eric will develop a roadmap to help you pursue your long-term financial goals and solve for even your most complex financial challenges.
As a fiduciary to his clients, it is Eric’s legal duty to put his clients’ needs first and act in their best interest while maintaining full transparency throughout the financial planning process. Services include:
- Investment Management
- Retirement Planning
- Estate Planning
- Family Office Services
- Cash Flow Management
- Business Owner Planning
- Individual 401(k)/Employer Stock Options
- Employee Benefits
Eric earned a B.S. in physics from California Lutheran University. When he is not in the office, he enjoys photography, reading, volunteering, horseback riding, woodworking, running, mountain biking and golfing.
Guy P. Ridout III
Vice President – Retirement Plan Growth Strategies
With roughly 25 years of financial industry experience working for Fortune 500 companies, Guy has spent most of his career as a pension consultant helping business owners maximize their retirement plan benefits. At Konvergent Wealth Partners, Guy’s focus is on providing employers with new tools and creative ideas around retirement planning to help differentiate them from competitors, attract and retain talent, reduce costs, streamline administrative duties, and build a culture that empowers employees to take charge of their retirement goals and outcomes. In addition to specializing in traditional 401k plans, he consults on business succession planning, non-qualified deferred compensation, ESOP’s, 403b’s, and defined benefit plans. He leverages his two decades of knowledge in the retirement plan industry to provide valuable insight while creating unique strategies for success.
Guy P. Ridout III
Vice President – Retirement Plan Growth Strategies
With roughly 25 years of financial industry experience working for Fortune 500 companies, Guy has spent most of his career as a pension consultant helping business owners maximize their retirement plan benefits.
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Guy graduated from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge with a Bachelor of Science degree. While at LSU, Guy was a 3-year Varsity letterman as a member of the men’s swimming team and was inducted into his high school Athletic Hall of Fame in Plano, TX.
As a proud father, he enjoys spending time with is wife Mari, his son, Guy IV, and his daughter Denali. His competitive spirit has helped his children excel in sports such as basketball, football, and gymnastics. In addition to traveling for his kids sporting events and practices, you’ll find Guy out fishing with friends any chance he can get on the water.
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At Konvergent Wealth Partners, Guy’s focus is on providing employers with new tools and creative ideas around retirement planning to help differentiate them from competitors, attract and retain talent, reduce costs, streamline administrative duties, and build a culture that empowers employees to take charge of their retirement goals and outcomes. In addition to specializing in traditional 401k plans, he consults on business succession planning, non-qualified deferred compensation, ESOP’s, 403b’s, and defined benefit plans. He leverages his two decades of knowledge in the retirement plan industry to provide valuable insight while creating unique strategies for success.
Guy graduated from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge with a Bachelor of Science degree. While at LSU, Guy was a 3-year Varsity letterman as a member of the men’s swimming team and was inducted into his high school Athletic Hall of Fame in Plano, TX.
As a proud father, he enjoys spending time with is wife Mari, his son, Guy IV, and his daughter Denali. His competitive spirit has helped his children excel in sports such as basketball, football, and gymnastics. In addition to traveling for his kids sporting events and practices, you’ll find Guy out fishing with friends any chance he can get on the water.
Office: (253) 236-7000
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Maxwell Graber CRPC®
Private Wealth Advisor
Max began his finance career as an Intern in May of 2020 and has been learning from the experienced professionals at Konvergent ever since. His dedication to hard work and exemplary client service has shown up strong as his client interactions increase. When he’s not in the office, Max enjoys hiking and going for runs.
Office: (253) 236-7000
charles@konvergentwealth.com
Charles Clark
Associate wealth advisor
Charles works in our Gig Harbor office. He came to Konvergent after playing collegiate baseball at Clark College and LSUS, while studying science and finance. Having a strong affinity for helping others, Charles was first drawn to pharmaceutics and then finance. Charles has always pushed for excellence whether in the classroom, on the field, or while helping clients. When he is not in the office, he enjoys spending time with his dogs, reading, and going to the gym.
Office: (253) 236-7000
dwight@konvergentwealth.com
Dwight Anderson
INVESTMENT SPECIALIST
Dwight brings over 20 years of experience in the financial markets. His time as a licensed broker, investment manager, and options trader provides a wealth of skills to the team. He has taught several trading strategies at some of the largest investor education companies in the country. He has helped to develop and implement new investing products at several companies and wrote his master’s thesis on high impact trading. He has lived in or traveled to over 35 countries, and visited nearly all the United States. When Dwight is not traveling, he’s likely engaging in sports or going on a nice long hike.
Office: (253) 236-7000
matthew@konvergentwealth.com
Matthew Ferguson
Investment Analyst
As an Investment Analyst with over 5 years of industry experience, Matthew is a natural problem-solver. He utilizes a goal-oriented approach to dependably execute client retirement plans. This includes building comprehensive strategies in estate planning and income retirement needs. Matthew graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Arts. In his spare time, he enjoys jumping rope and doing calisthenics.
nick@konvergentwealth.com
Nick Germann
OPERATIONS MANAGER
As the Konvergent Wealth Partners Operations Manager, Nick Germann leads the Konvergent team. He has a degree in Economics from the University of Washington.
When he’s not at the office, Nick likes to cook, spend time with his two cats, watch football, explore Seattle neighborhoods, and enjoys adventurous weekends in the Pacific Northwest.
mary@konvergentwealth.com
Mary Wotherspoon
Client Service Manager
As a Client Service Manager with over ten years of customer service experience, Mary is committed to helping others in any way she can. Tenacious and enthusiastic, she strives to help her clients maneuver through life’s financial complexities. Her role ensures a strong relationship between client and advisor that supports the goals of everyone involved. Mary is a graduate of Washington State University and enjoys spending time with her husband and their future Cougar.
Office: (253) 236-7000
kate@konvergentwealth.com
Kate Ruff
Executive assistant for Homer smith
Kate brings a distinctive blend of experiences to the team, having honed her skills in both the Apparel and Medical sectors, along with an impressive track record of over 15 years in customer service. Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Kate holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Web Design from the University of Washington. Known for her tech expertise, dynamic personality, and flexible leadership style, Kate thrives on tackling new challenges and expanding her skill set. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, paddleboarding and spending time with friends and family.
Office: (253) 236-7000
marquis@konvergentwealth.com
Marquis Richardson
INVESTMENT Specialist ASSISTANT
Marquis is driven by a profound commitment to making a positive impact in the world and always seeks out opportunities to help others through volunteering, mentoring, or simply lending a helping hand to those in need. Marquis has a background in finance and biochemistry and is a graduate of Oregon State University Honors College with a minor in Finance. Outside of work Marquis enjoy reading, spending time with family, and exploring the outdoors.
camille@konvergentwealth.com
Camille Monahan
Practice Manager for Harrison Till
Camille assists Harrison Till with client service and project management. With a background in operations and marketing, and over 15 years in customer service, Camille is committed to ensuring an exceptional client experience by creating an organized and efficient processes while providing a high level of service and knowledgeable guidance for our client’s specific needs.
When Camille is not logged on, you can find her traveling, gardening, reading, or enjoying time with family, friends, her partner, and their cats!
bethany@konvergentwealth.com
Bethany Gillihan
Client Service Associate
Before joining us at Konvergent, Bethany has been providing exceptional customer service for over 20 years at a major national retailer. When she is not at the office, Bethany enjoys spending time with her son. You can typically find them exploring the outdoors. next to the water, or at a park. They also spend time in Eastern Washington visiting family!
Office: (253) 236-7000
alicia@konvergentwealth.com
Alicia Chapman
Client service associate
With over 20 years of experience as a zookeeper and a background in real estate, Alicia brings a unique blend of empathy, teaching, organizational skills, and advocacy to her work. Her bachelor’s degree in Zoology with a Psychology minor from WSU reflects her dedication to understanding and supporting both people and animals. Alicia’s passion for delivering exceptional customer service is evident in everything she does. Outside of work, she enjoys playing video games, relaxing with her cat Phoenix, hiking, and going on adventures with her husband Kyle and their dog Emi!
Office: (541) 210-5600
karin@konvergentwealth.com
Karin Chen
Client Service Associate
Karin currently works in the office of Bend, Oregon as the Office Manager & Client Service Associate for David Stuehling. Karin finds joy in working to help people stay connected to their advisor.