As Financial Education Manager she oversees BECU’s financial education services. She enjoys working with young people and helping them prepare to become financially responsible adults. Of Better Budgeting, Stacey says, "By following the seven steps in this seminar you can change your financial future for the long term," she says. "I have been using these tools for years and they’ve made a big difference in my life."

She began public speaking in 1983 and has taught diverse audiences in many parts of the world. Christine earned her master of education from City University. "I enjoy hearing members share their creativity and dreams for the future through starting or enlarging a small business,” she says.

As Senior Community Affairs Strategist she oversees BECU's Community Strategy, which includes grant giving/donations, staff volunteer programs, financial education services, the BECU Foundation Scholarship Program, and building effective community partners. Debbie says, "I’m a fan of all of our seminars because they’ve helped me with my personal financial decisions as I work to get better at managing my own money and reducing my debt. They were of invaluable help when I bought and refinanced my home!"

She helps buyers understand the home-buying process, explore loan options, and learn how they can buy a home in today’s market regardless of their economic status or background. Marie applied the skills she teaches in her seminar to her last home purchase through BECU and says, "It was a great experience."

Having joined BECU in 1999, Joe serves as a guide and technical resource for his clients, Joe's expertise lies in retirement and educational planning. Striving to understand how financial goals relate and complement each other, Joe operates with the belief that financial achievements are building blocks upon which lives are secured. His flexible and receptive approach toward building client relationships helps BECU members work toward their goals.

Joe graduated with honors from the Pacific Lutheran University School of Business in resource management.

"My role in members' lives is to be a partner in achieving their long term financial goals. I accomplish this by listening, discussing, and implementing a tailored plan of action. I'm always looking for strategies that can further address members’ goals and concerns."

Contact Joe at 206-812-5192 or e-mail him at jcilley@becu.org.

Having worked in the financial services industry over ten years, Todd specializes in personalized investment strategies to build and preserve wealth. He provides thorough, fair, accurate and balanced information in a timely fashion to help investors make informed decisions. Prior to constructing sound financial solutions, Todd believes in understanding members’ needs by developing a relationship and learning what is important to them. Areas of expertise for Todd include retirement planning, 401(k), 403(b) and 457 rollovers. He has taught numerous seminars on a variety of topics at both BECU and the Boeing Company. Todd earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in finance from the University of Washington Business School. Prior to BECU, Todd worked as a trader.

"If you make listening and observing your occupation, you will gain much more than you can by talk."
-Sir Robert Baden-Powell

Contact Todd at 425-609-5446 or e-mail him at tcrawford@becu.org.

An avid investor for more than 30 years, Michael has a high level of expertise in the financial services industry. Clients describe Michael as concerned, capable and consistent; and they rely on his trusted advice to work toward their life dreams. Michael focuses on removing risk from a portfolio and achieving a reasonable investment return. Areas of expertise for Michael include general investment programs, retirement planning, variable annuities, long-term care insurance, life insurance and business retirement programs. Prior to his work with BECU, Michael served as an Officer in the U.S. Army for 22 years. Michael holds Bachelor’s degrees in Accounting and Psychology, a Master’s degree in Systems Management, and an MBA. He earned professional certification as a Certified Management Accountant and is a member of the Institute of Management Accountants.

"Investing should be like watching paint dry. If you're getting an adrenaline rush, you're doing something wrong."

Contact Michael at 206-812-5244 or e-mail him at mdukes@becu.org.

Brenda is committed and recognizes that she is a partner with her client and listens carefully to identify the right solutions for each member Brenda is perceptive, thoughtful and is capable to help assist in developing and implementing an investment strategy to accumulate, protect, and transfer wealth. She takes a genuine interest in people and understands the value of educating and offering quality investments to help work toward their goals and maintain financial security during retirement.

Her areas of expertise include Roth/Traditional IRAs, Boeing VIP , 40l(k) and 403(b) rollovers, fixed income strategies, tax free income, annuities, life insurance, long term care insurance, mutual funds, and retirement planning. Born and raised in Detroit, MI, Brenda earned a Bachelor’s degree in business administration with a major in finance from Wayne State University where she was awarded a Merit Scholarship for her academic achievement. She also holds her series 7 and 66 registrations and insurance licenses in life, disability, and long term care with LPL Financial. Before joining BECU, she was a Financial Advisor for Edward Jones Investments. She also worked as a Controller for seven years for a locally owned retail company.

“Even if you are on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.”
-Will Rogers

Contact Brenda at 206-812-5144 or e-mail her at brenda.huber@becu.org.

Having enjoyed working in the financial services industry since 1992, Brian assists clients in tailoring their investment portfolios so that they are consistent with their long-term retirement goals. Providing consistent high quality investment advice is the standard for which there is no compromise.

Brian understands that BECU members have unique financial goals and objectives and will work hard to carefully construct personalized financial solutions.

Areas of expertise for Brian include fixed income strategies specializing in tax-free municipal bond investing, retirement planning, and 401(k) and Boeing VIP/FSP rollovers. He was born and raised in the Seattle area, and has numerous family and friends employed at Boeing. Brian earned a Political Science Bachelors degree from the University of Washington and holds Series 7, 8, 24, 63, and 65 securities registrations and an insurance license through LPL Financial.

"It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you’ll do things differently."
-Warren Buffett

Contact Brian at 206-812-5190 or e-mail him at brian.locke@becu.org.

Mike takes a comprehensive approach to financial planning. He understands all members are unique and tailors his recommendations to the specific products and services that best meet the member’s needs. He specializes in helping his clients develop risk management strategies designed to create a reliable income stream in retirement.

His areas of expertise include Roth/Traditional IRAs, Boeing FSP/VIP, 40l (k) and 403(b) rollovers, annuities, life insurance, mutual funds, investment and retirement planning.

Mike graduated from Washington State University with a major in Finance. He also holds his series 7, 66, registrations and insurance licenses in life and disability with LPL Financial.

“When a gifted team dedicates itself to unselfish trust and combines instinct with boldness and effort, it is ready to climb.”
-Patanjali

Contact Mike at 206-812-5295 or e-mail him at michael.pankaskie@becu.org

Thirteen years of securities investment management experience and a lifelong passion for investing enable Mike to help BECU members develop a strong financial foundation. He quickly identifies critical issues, sees the big picture, and develops strategies to help members understand their options, take action and achieve their goals. The most rewarding aspect of Mike’s work is helping members make money.

Mike has extensive understanding of a wide variety of investment vehicles. His areas of expertise include fixed income investing, government, corporate, and tax-free bonds, fixed annuities, mutual funds, and retirement and life insurance planning. Mike also has mastery of 401(k), 403(b), and Boeing VIP/FSP planning.

Mike graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelor's degree in Marketing. Mike holds an insurance license and the Series 7, 63, 65 securities licenses, with LPL Financial.

"If an eagle waited for perfect conditions, it would never soar."

Contact Mike at 206-812-5193 or e-mail him at mrackner@becu.org.

Jaime's approach to investing is about focusing on what's best for BECU members. He genuinely cares and will listen and provide ideas with your success as his main goal. Jaime works closely with members to structure investments that will be comfortable during growth years and also volatile years in the stock market. He can help you initially plan your portfolio and adjust your investments based on life's changes. In addition to simplifying and consolidating many of your investment accounts.

Jaime's areas of expertise include VIP/FSP, 401(k), 403(b), PERS, TRS, FRS, SRS, Roth/Traditional IRAs and small business retirement accounts, such as SEPs, and SIMPLEs. He also discusses tax saving strategies to help reduce taxes in retirement.

Jaime is a Seattle native and is a graduate of Eastern Washington University. His past experience includes working as a Financial Advisor at Ameriprise Financial, as well as auditing retirement plans for a local non-profit. He has taught seminars at several northwest companies and is familiar with the financial benefits of employers such as Boeing, Microsoft and Starbucks. Jaime is currently pursuing an advanced financial planning certification. He holds licenses in life and disability insurance, as well as, series 7 and 66 registrations through LPL Financial.

Contact Jaime at 425-609-5410 or e-mail him at jsuarez@becu.org.

Steve is a Seattle native and a member of a family with strong links to The Boeing Company. He uses his experience and financial expertise to help BECU members work toward their financial goals and dreams. His goal is to simplify the process of retirement for clients. Steve enjoys helping investors develop wealth accumulation, asset optimization and tax reduction strategies. He also specializes in 401(k), 403(b), Boeing VIP/FSP and stock option planning. Clients describe Steve as diligent and knowledgeable with a talent for articulating investment objectives and bringing them to life.

Steve earned a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Seattle University with a strong emphasis in Philosophy, Economics and Psychology.

"I am committed to helping my clients analyze every crossroad in life that may influence an investment decision. As their trusted financial advisor, I will refine my clients’ investment strategies every step of the way to suit their lives and goals."

Contact Steve at 206-812-5196 or e-mail him at svertrees@becu.org.

With nearly 22 years of experience in the investment management industry, Carolyn has held a variety of specialist and management positions at Dean Witter, GNA Securities, and Columbia Bank. She joined BECU in 2002 and oversees the strategic direction of member investment services. Carolyn is strongly committed to providing the highest level of member service. She takes a personalized approach to investing and believes that members’ needs always come first. Helping people achieve their most important goals during their life time is most rewarding. Carolyn is experienced in compliance, regional account management, retirement and financial planning for individuals and businesses, and investment program design, implementation, and management.

Carolyn earned a Bachelor’s degree in business administration with an emphasis in finance and marketing from the University of Washington. She also holds her FINRA Series 7, 63, 24, and 65 registrations and insurance certificates in life, health, and disability with LPL Financial.

"We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give."
–Winston Churchill

Contact Carolyn at 206-812-5266 or e-mail her at ccereghino@becu.org.

She has held various Vice President and Director positions with multi-billion dollar bank trust departments including Wachovia Bank, PNC Bank, N.A., and Bank of America. Before joining BECU Trust Company, she served as Legal Counsel for Fidelity Investments.

Georgia holds a law degree from the Massachusetts School of Law and a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Political Science from Boston College. Georgia is a member of the Massachusetts Bar. She also holds a Certified Trust and Financial Advisor designation from the Institute of Certified Bankers.

Before joining BECU Trust Company, he worked for 19 years at Key Trust Company; most recently serving as Vice President and Trust Administrator.

Mike holds a Certified Trust and Financial Advisor designation from the Institute of Certified Bankers. He holds an Associate Degree in Business Administration with a major in accounting from Whatcom Community College and is a graduate of Cannon Financial Institute, specializing in personal trusts. He is a member of the Tacoma Estate Planning Council and serves on other professional and community boards.

While there, her duties included operations and administration. Other trust experience includes, working five years with Key Trust Company in the area of probate and personal trust administration. She also has working knowledge in the area of real estate and bank collections.

Linda holds a BS degree in Business Administration and a Certified Trust and Financial Advisor designation from the Institute of Certified Bankers. She has also attended Cannon Financial Institute specializing in personal trust administration and Sungard Institutional Operations training and was instrumental in the establishment of BECU Trust Company’s operations department. She is a member of the Eastside and Seattle Estate Planning Council.

Prior to joining BECU Trust Company, Rachelle spent seven years working at the BECU Kent Neighborhood Financial Center, five and a half of those years as Branch Manager.

Rachelle holds a BA in Communications from the University of Washington with an emphasis on Institutions and Effects. She has completed Cannon Financial Institute’s course in Cannon Trust Fundamentals and Pohl Consulting and Training, Inc’s course in Relationship Sales Training. Rachelle received her Leadership Certification from the Leadership Institute of South Puget Sound. Rachelle was involved with the King County community serving as an active member in the Rotary Club, the Kent Chamber of Commerce and the Covington Chamber of Commerce.