Meet Your Advisor
Scott A. Hume, CFP®
Scott Hume is the founder of Salish Wealth Management and a Certified Financial Planner® with more than two decades of experience. Prior to forming his firm, he managed two local financial firms. Today, he works with affluent individuals, families and local businesses to help them plan and execute their financial goals, providing comprehensive financial planning and cross border investment management.
In his free time, Scott likes to spend time with his wife, Darlene, and children, Claire, Curtis, and Corbin on their hobby farm raising lambs, chickens and pigs or visiting his grown daughter, Chelsey, in Eastern Washington. He is an active member of The Rotary Club of Bellingham, Bellingham Chamber of Commerce and The Estate Planning Council. In addition, he is very involved in the local aviation community and is an active member of the Cornwall church, volunteering his time to financial counseling and serving on mission trips in South America.
Aretha Ryan
Financial Advisor
Aretha is a Financial Advisor with over 17 years’ experience in financial services. Aretha was born and raised in White Rock, B.C. before moving to Whatcom County and graduating from Western Washington University with a Bachelor’s in Finance and Economics. When she’s not in the office she’s busy raising two young girls!
Ted Newman
Financial Advisor
Ted is a Financial Advisor at Salish Wealth Management with over 26 years of service in the Pacific Northwest. He has experience in both banking and wealth management and now serves as part of the financial advising team at Salish Wealth Management. Ted is an avid crabber and claims to make the best homemade crab dip in the Pacific Northwest.
Matt Bilderback
Client Services Director
Matt serves as Client Services Director at Salish Wealth Management and brings with him over 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. Matt is a Western Washington University graduate, proud husband, dog owner, drummer, and Seahawks 12th man!
Joel Duggan
Client Services
Joel works on the Client Services team, with four years of experience in financial services. Joel is a Western Washington University graduate, avid reader, and serial new-hobby learner.
Beverly Kimball
Client Services
Beverly joined Salish Wealth Management from the banking industry where she had over 13 years’ experience, most recently as a personal banker. Off the clock, she enjoys exploring the outdoors with her husband Ryan and son Scott.
