At The Retirement Solution every member of our team brings specific industry expertise that rounds out the perspectives and guidance we offer our clients. We work collectively behind-the-scenes to identify your biggest financial concern, and then tackle it head on. At any point in our relationship, you have a dedicated, skilled fiduciary and ally on your side, looking out for your best interests with everything we do.
Dedicated and Skilled Ally On Your Side
Jim Black, CFP®, MBA
CEO & Financial Planner
Jim’s responsibilities include all aspects of financial and tax strategy planning. Jim has over 28 years of experience in the financial planning industry and now devotes his efforts to the distribution planning arena. His main focus is helping clients retire on their own terms. For The Retirement Solution Inc., this means focusing on desired income and estate goals; striving to better assure lifetime income; and preserving assets.
In order to help others better understand the ins and outs of the financial aspect of retirement, Jim published the book Happily Ever After – Retirement doesn’t have to be just a fairytale.
Financial Planners
President & Lead Financial Planner
Tom Black
As a Financial Planner, Tom has a thorough understanding of the complex issues that must be addressed when preparing a…
Financial Planner
Cindy Mueller,
CFP®, Tax Advisor
Cindy joined The Retirement Solution in 2008 with a commitment to delivering sound principles of financial management…
Financial Planner
Mike Whitmore
Mike graduated from Brigham Young University with a BS in Business Management and Marketing and a minor in Dutch Literature…
Financial Planner
Tyler Lively
CFP®, CRPC®
Tyler is a native of Washington State, having grown up in Redmond. He has always had a passion for learning and finding the…
Financial Planner
Matt Perrone
Matt guides clients through the transition process and makes sure they are always aware and comfortable with what is happening with their money…
Financial Planner
Shane Perry
Shane Perry received his Bachelor of Science in Financial Planning and Advising from Purdue University. In addition, he studied Economics with…
Operations
Vice President, COO & CCO
Carin Sevigny
Carin works closely with the team in directing, administering, and coordinating the operational activities of the organization…
Associate Planner
Bryan Larsen
Bryan takes great pride in proclaiming his bona fide native status in the yellow rose state of Texas. After receiving his BS degree in…
Associate Planner
Kyle Nelson
In March of 2018, Kyle passed the Certified Financial Planning exam (CFP®) and became an eligible candidate to achieve the CFP® designation in 2019..
Associate Planner
Travis Johnson
Travis was raised in Redmond, Washington where he continues to reside. Subsequent to high school, he earned a degree in Business Administration at the…
Associate Planner
Adam Powell
Adam attended Washington State University where he earned a degree in Operations and Business Management. Subsequent to college, he pursued a 20+ year career in the automotive industry…
Client Service Support
Brando Conteras-Ortiz
In his role as Client Service Support, Brando is an integral team member who diligently serves TRS’ clients by swiftly an accurately accommodating client updates…
Client Servicing Specialist
Charlene Nelson
When a client reaches their one year anniversary with TRS, Charlene becomes their dedicated point person to manage any servicing needs…
Client Servicing Administrator
Renee Walker
Renee began her professional career as a legal assistant and transitioned to the finance industry in 2008 as an…
Client Servicing Administrator
Hailey Nelson
Hailey’s role as Client Service Administrator is to ensure new clients experience a smooth and…
Client Servicing Specialist
Christina Del Palacio
Christina was raised in San Diego, California, and in 2015 she embraced the challenge of transitioning to the Pacific Northwest to discover…
Marketing & Media
Director of Marketing
Amy Kosche
Amy oversees the dynamic marketing department, managing the brand strategy and objectives, and also serves on the leadership team…
Marketing Coordinator
Jennifer Grayson
Jennifer’s role consists of making sure that all marketing collateral that is produced is appealing and true to the company’s vision…
Community Engagement and Education
Kristen Lomax
Kristen is focused on seeking out opportunities within the community to provide financial education to employees and professional groups to enhance…
Admin and Event Coordinator
Chelsea Slater
As the Admin and Event Coordinator for TRS in the Tri-Cities region, Chelsea loves the opportunity to engage with prospective clients…
Administration
Director of Administration
Rachel Del Palacio
Rachel oversees internal office operations, manages all HR functions, and assists Jim in forecasting the company strategy. She really enjoys working with people…
Bookkeeper / Administrator
Elaine Shultz
As the bookkeeper at TRS, Elaine makes sure the financial data for the company is up to date. She will be the one in the office…
Senior Administrative Assistant
Katie Garrity
Katie supports the CEO, COO, and Director of Administration with essential tasks that ensure the smooth operation…
