With over 30 years of industry experience Brooks appreciates the complexity of the investment industry. Starting as a financial advisor, he served in this role for the first 8 years of his career. Subsequently, he transitioned to a consultant to financial advisors for over 20 years. His consultation focused in three main arenas. First, guiding financial advisors in the fine art of portfolio construction. Secondarily, presenting best practices for wealth management businesses and finally, public speaking. Several topics, including a Life Wellness Trilogy with the following titles: “Energize for Purpose”, “Managing Stress for Success” & “Brainworks”, he still speaks about these to this day. Since 2018, Brooks returned to wealth management. More passionate than ever, he is actively serving investing families, C-Suite executives, and entrepreneurs alike.
Education, Designation, & Licenses
- 2023 – Accredited Asset Management Specialist™
- 2022 – Accredited Investment Fiduciary®
- 2018 – Series 65 (Uniform Investment Advisor Law Examination)
- 1997 – Washington Insurance License – Life, Health, Annuity, Long Term Care, Disability
- 1993 – Series 7 (General Securities Representative Examination)
- 1990 – Series 63 (Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination)
- 1990 – Series 6 (Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination)
- 1990 – Bachelor of Science (Communications)
University of Utah – Salt Lake City, UT
Employment History
- 10/2021 – Present – Raymond James & Associates – Kirkland, WA
- 11/2018 – 10/2021 – Banner Bank/LPL – Spokane, WA
- 05/2018 – 11/2018 – Destra Capital – Spokane, WA
- 10/2005 – 03/2018 – Janus Henderson Investors U.S. – Kirkland, WA
- 01/2004 – 09/2005 – Hines Real Estate Securities – Kirkland, WA
- 05/2002 – 12/2003 – Stephens Inc/Bank of America Capital Distributions Inc. – Sammamish, WA
- 03/1997 – 05/2002 – Invesco Ltd. – Sammamish, WA
- 02/1996 – 03/1997 – Key Investments Inc. – Tacoma, WA
- 02/1993 – 02/1996 – First Security Investment Services – Coeur d'Alene, ID
- 02/1990 – 01/1993 – Equitable/Axa Financial – Portland, OR
Affiliations & Community Service
Member/Supporter of:
- University of Utah Alumni – Swimming and Water Polo Teams
- Seacoast Church, Mt. Pleasant, SC
- Plametto Christian Academy – Mt. Pleasant, SC
- Hopelink of Kirkland, WA
- American Cancer Society
- Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)
- Special Olympics – Portland Oregon & Kirkland WA
Raymond James is not affiliated with the above organizations and/or charitable causes.
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