Team

Kevin Stokesbary

Founder / Advisor

(206) 624-1766

Kevin joined MassMutual Northwest in 2002, creating a strong foundation of experience and service in the financial arena, before branching out to create Northwest Wealth Strategies. With a strong background in in actuarial science and...

Stuart Lyle

Partner

(425) 489-2125

(206) 275-3976

stuart.lyle@tashlyle.com

Stuart Lyle has been in the Life Insurance business for 46 years. He is a principal for Tash, Lyle & Associates, a full-service brokerage firm that creates Business Plans for closely held firms throughout the Northwest. He specializes...

Gus Zefkeles

Partner / Advisor

(206) 346-3282

(206) 624-1766

gzefkeles@financialguide.com

Gus brings a wealth of experience working with clients in both personal and business insurance planning. Utilizing his refined knowledge of wealth building strategies, he excels at showing clients strategies to increase their income...

Eric Terry

Financial Advisor

(206) 785-6424

eterry@financialguide.com

BackgroundEric joined Northwest Wealth Strategies in 2020 after 16 years in the Banking industry. As a banker, Eric enjoyed working with business owners helping them manage their cash flow, lending and foreign exchange needs, payroll...

Jon Rhoades

Account Manger

(425) 489-2126

jrhoades@financialguide.com

Jon Rhoades has been in the financial industry since 2000 and with Tash, Lyle, & Associates from 2009. As a previous compliance officer, Jon treats each client the way he would want to be treated. His background allows him to help...

Pamela Zefkeles

Sales Assistant

(206) 346-3282

(206) 624-1766

pzefkeles@financialguide.com

Pam has been working with Gus Zefkeles since 1994, servicing clients’ needs with the many facets of the customer service side of business. Pam graduated from the University of Washington with a bachelor of arts degree in...

Melanie Laskin

Client Account Manager

(206) 346-3328

(206) 624-1766

mlaskin@financialguide.com

Melanie has worked with Kevin since 2014. She loves being a resource for the clients, guiding them through each step of the process, and tailoring the experience to their unique needs. Originally from the East Coast, she has lived many...

Kathryn Harleman

Executive Assistant

kharleman@financialguide.com

Kathryn has been working with Stuart since 2010, helping to streamline office processes and providing assistance in a variety of areas. She has found great enjoyment in supporting clients by helping them meet their specific needs. A...

Janice Covi

Executive Assistant

(206) 346 - 3345

(206) 624 - 1766

jcovi@financialguide.com

Janice joined the team in 2019 and is eager to learn and bring value to the team. She loves tackling problems with a solution minded attitude and keeping things organized so they can be completed in an efficient manner. With a desire...