Will is a Family Wealth Advisor with over 16 years of experience working with high net worth families. He began his career as an analyst at Wells Fargo in San Francisco before joining The Strong Group in 2008.  Following Baird’s acquisition of Ragen Mackenzie in 2014 Will has been a member of numerous Baird leadership groups including the Portfolio Investment Management (PIM) Advisory Council, and the Firm’s Chairman’s Club.  Will leads the team’s efforts in asset management and portfolio construction.      

Will is a graduate of Trinity College with a B.S. in Environmental Science.  He lives in Seattle with his wife and daughters.  Will loves cooking and the outdoors. He spends his free time hiking, cycling, and skiing with his family.

Scott is Family Wealth Advisor with over 19 years of experience helping families navigate complex financial decisions.  He began his career in finance as an Investment Advisor with Lehman Brothers in New York City and has also worked as an Investment Banker and within a multi-family office.  Scott joined The Strong Group in 2018 and leads the team’s efforts in financial planning and advanced planning.

Scott is a graduate of Colby College with a B.S. in Economics and Cornell University’s Johnson Graduate School of Management (M.B.A.).  He is a member of the World Affairs Council’s 2023-2024 Fellows Cohort and serves of the board of Special Olympics Washington.  He lives in Seattle with his wife and two sons.  Scott is an avid skier and auto sports enthusiast—who most enjoys spending time outdoors with his family and friends.  

Josh is a Family Wealth Advisor with over 13 years of financial services and investment management experience. He began his career at McAdams Wright Ragen in the Equity Research Department then later as the head of Corporate Bond Trading before joining The Strong Group in 2014. Josh holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) designation and manages the team’s research and trading efforts.

Josh is a graduate of the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business. Before attending UW, he spent five years as a helicopter mechanic in the United States Marines Corps and served two tours of duty in Iraq.  He lives in Seattle with his wife and two children. Josh enjoys producing music and traveling when he’s not tending to his garden.

Sissi is Financial Planner with over 21 years of industry experience.  She began her career on the equities trading desk of Wells Fargo Investments before transitioning to client service managing operations for high performing teams.  Sissi joined The Strong Group in 2014; she holds a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designation and works closely with clients to help them identify and reach their financial goals.

Sissi is a graduate of the University of Washington with a B.A. in Political Economy. She lives in Seattle with her husband and her two sons. When she's not at the office Sissi enjoys playing the piano and spending time with her family, including their dog.

Geneva is a Senior Client Specialist with 9 years of experience in the financial services industry. She began her career at Baird as the Front Office Administrator and joined The Strong Group in 2016. Geneva is responsible for all client service requests and managing team logistics. She holds the FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 licenses.

Geneva is a graduate of the University of Washington was a B.A. in Communications. Geneva enjoys reading, traveling and spending time in nature.

Janeth Russell is a Senior Client Specialist with The Strong Group at Baird. She joined the firm in 2020, beginning her career as a Branch Operations Assistant in the Seattle office, where she supported daily operational and logistical needs. Janeth later transitioned to The Strong Group, where she plays a key role in delivering personalized, high‑quality service to clients and supporting the team through timely and accurate completion of internal operational responsibilities.

Janeth holds the FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 licenses and has earned the Wealth Management Certified Professional® designation.

Born and raised in Mexico, Janeth earned her law degree from the Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua in 2011. Outside of the office, she enjoys outdoor activities and traveling with her husband and daughter.

Mia is a Client Assistant and the newest member of the Strong Group. She began her career at Baird in 2022 as a Branch Operations Assistant in the Seattle office before joining The Strong Group. In her role, Mia supports the team’s Family Wealth Advisors, facilitates client communication, and assists with a wide range of client requests. She holds the FINRA SIE license and is currently working toward obtaining her Series 7 and Series 66 licenses.

Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, Mia moved to Seattle in 2017 to attend Seattle University, where she earned a B.A. in International Business. In her free time, she enjoys solving puzzles and exploring new restaurants around Seattle.

Stephen is a Client Specialist and the newest member of The Strong Group. He began his career at Baird in 2022 as a Private Wealth Management Summer Intern, where he assisted Baird professionals with various operational tasks while gaining a foundational understanding of the industry. He continued his internship part-time during the following school year, and recently transitioned into a full-time role with the team. Stephen’s responsibilities include providing support to the team’s Family Wealth Advisors, facilitating communication with clients, and fulfilling client requests. He holds the FINRA SIE, Series 7 & Series 66 Licenses, and is a Wealth Management Certified Professional^®.

Stephen is originally from the San Francisco Bay Area and moved to Seattle in 2019 to pursue undergraduate studies at the University of Washington where he earned a B.A. in Business Administration with a focus in finance. Stephen is an avid golfer who loves travelling to various courses around the Pacific Northwest. When he’s not on the links, Stephen enjoys playing basketball and spending time outdoors with family and friends.