Who We Are

Cheryl Kitashima, CFP^®

Cheryl has been operating a financial planning practice in the Pacific Northwest since 1980. She is an Advisory Associate in the state of Washington and is a Certified Financial Planner™ professional. She is registered in general securities, as well as life, health and long-term care insurance.

As a former teacher, Cheryl uses an educational approach to financial planning to teach her clients how to better their financial lives and reach their goals. She has conducted hundreds of classes on financial planning at major Seattle-area corporations and government agencies, and has been a guest commentator on local television. A competitive swimmer beginning at age 9, Cheryl applies those early lessons in focus, discipline, and teamwork to her client's needs. A lifelong learner, she is also an avid adventure traveler, an artist working in diverse media, a practitioner of physical fitness and nutrition, a hiker, and enthusiastic beachcomber. She currently lives in Bellevue, Washington. 

Phone: 206-919-8365  |  Email: Cheryl@KitashimaWealthAdvisors.com

Leah Christiansen

Leah is an essential player on the Kitashima Wealth Advisor team.  Her contribution to the team is through client communication, scheduling, account maintenance, research, and client care.

Leah earned a BS in Business Administration from Azusa Pacific University in Azusa, California, and earned her Series 7 and 66 general securities registrations while working at Wachovia Securities (now Wells Fargo Advisors). 

Leah served in the Air National Guard for six years.  Leah was born in Roy, Washington and currently lives in Taylorsville, Utah with her husband and two girls.

Phone: 206.455.0130 | Email: Leah@KitashimaWealthAdvisors.com