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# Piton Wealth

## Sitemaps
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## Posts
- [Looking at SMID: The Growth of Small and Mid Caps](https://pitonwealth.com/investment-resources/looking-at-smid-the-growth-of-small-and-mid-caps/): The Piton Investment Team looks at the prospects for Small and Mid Cap, especially indications that suggest continued growth.
- [Productivity Growth and the Diffusion of New Technologies](https://pitonwealth.com/investment-resources/productivity-growth-and-the-diffusion-of-new-technologies/): The Piton Investment Team examines a research report on the relationship of two important economic topics: Productivity Growth and the Adoption of New Technologies like AI.
- [Update on Power Needs and Investing](https://pitonwealth.com/investment-resources/update-on-power-needs-and-investing/): The Piton Investment Team reflects on the past and future of investments in its power and electrification themes.
- [June 2026: Why Different State Taxes Matter for Financial Planning](https://pitonwealth.com/investment-resources/june-2026-why-different-state-taxes-matter-for-financial-planning/): This issue gives examples of how the tax structures of different U.S. states can factor into financial planning. For more details about some of the taxes mentioned in this issue, go to https://pitonwealth.com/investment-resources/june-2026-why-different-state-taxes-matter-for-financial-planning/
- [What about the SpaceX IPO?](https://pitonwealth.com/investment-resources/what-about-the-spacex-ipo/): The Piton Investment Team outlines its controlled approach to investing in SpaceX and its unprecedented IPO.
- [Browsers, AI, and Market Patterns](https://pitonwealth.com/investment-resources/browsers-ai-and-market-patterns/): The Piton Investment Team looks at an unexpected pattern in early internet and AI investing.
- [Maintaining (Re)Balance](https://pitonwealth.com/investment-resources/maintaining-rebalance/): The Piton Investment Team takes a moment to reiterate the benefits of rebalancing portfolios.
- [Inside the Numbers: Industrial Production](https://pitonwealth.com/investment-resources/inside-the-numbers-industrial-production/): The Piton Investment Team digs into some numbers within the monthly federal Industrial Production data.
- [May 2026: Engineering a Retirement Plan: Q&A with Piton Advisors](https://pitonwealth.com/investment-resources/may-2026-engineering-a-retirement-plan-qa-with-piton-advisors/): The May calendar includes IEEE Global Engineering Day, which is “about recognizing the achievements of engineers and their work that has an impact on society”
- [Employment and Productivity](https://pitonwealth.com/investment-resources/employment-and-productivity/): The Piton Investment Team watches employment data from multiple perspectives.
- [Leading Indicators](https://pitonwealth.com/investment-resources/leading-indicators/): The Piton Investment Team looks under the hood at the data components that go into the Leading Economic Index (LEI).
- [Looking for Space(X)](https://pitonwealth.com/investment-resources/looking-for-spacex/): The Piton Investment Team shares some of its deliberations about incorporating investments in the future of space technology into clients’ portfolios.
- [Recession Risk](https://pitonwealth.com/investment-resources/recession-risk/): The Piton Investment Team compares tools for assessing the risk of the U.S. economy being in or heading into a recession.
- [April 2026: Gaming Financial Literacy for the Family, Especially Children](https://pitonwealth.com/investment-resources/april-2026-gaming-financial-literacy-for-the-family-especially-children/): April is Financial Literacy month! The Fresh Advice team gathers together some fun tips to families, and especially younger generations, improve financial literacy.
- [Is the Strait of Hormuz Opening…? ](https://pitonwealth.com/investment-resources/is-the-strait-of-hormuz-opening/): The Piton Investment Team explains a key tool for maintaining robust portfolios amid geopolitical & market volatility.
- [“Cap Weighted” vs. “Equal Weighted” ](https://pitonwealth.com/investment-resources/cap-weighted-vs-equal-weighted/): Why does the Piton Investment Team regularly analyze both the "Cap Weighted" and "Equal Weighted" S&P 500? Find out!
- [Is the Market Facing a Bubble?](https://pitonwealth.com/investment-resources/is-the-market-facing-a-bubble/): There certainly has been a correction in the market, but is it leading to a bubble? The Piton Investment Team turns to research and data on the issue.
- [What History Shows: The Average Pattern following Major Geopolitical Shocks since WWII](https://pitonwealth.com/investment-resources/what-history-shows-is-the-average-pattern-following-major-geopolitical-shocks-since-wwii/): What is the Piton perspective on geopolitical shocks, such as current events in around Iran, and their impact on markets?
- [March 2026: The Piton Investment Team part 3](https://pitonwealth.com/investment-resources/the-piton-investment-team-part-3/): This issue continues a three-part series on Piton Wealth’s Investment Team, for a look at the principles and strategies that the team uses to guide client investments.
- [Following the Fed](https://pitonwealth.com/investment-resources/following-the-fed-article/): How and why the Piton Investment Team follows the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee and more.

## Pages
- [Christine Bentley](https://pitonwealth.com/christine-bentley/): Christine brings personal warmth and a wide array of skills to Piton Wealth. She can be as ready to fix an air conditioner as to use her skills as an esthetician or designer as using her bookkeeping skills. Hence outside of work you may well find her in the midst of DIY projects around the house, or being with family, friends, and her sheepadoodle. "Most of all it’s building relationships with people," she explains. She came with a personal motivation, interest, and a curiosity for finances, going back to when she read the Wall Street Journal in hopes it would give her knowledge about how investing worked, and the job also keeps her conscious of her spending (LOL!). Truly, though, she rates her greatest value as giving respect and listening to what clients have to say. So you can be sure of a great listener with plenty of skill and dedication to clients when you come to the Piton front office in Kennewick!
- [Stephanie Powell](https://pitonwealth.com/stephanie-powell/): Stephanie’s interest in financial services began early in her career while working for a CPA firm and assisting with tax preparation. She enjoyed helping people understand and navigate important financial matters, and that experience sparked an appreciation for the role financial professionals play in their clients’ lives. Over the years she built a career centered on client service, organization, and communication. Financial services continues to allow her to combine her administrative experience and passion for helping others in a meaningful way.
- [Skyler Van Dyken](https://pitonwealth.com/skyler-van-dyken/): Skyler brings a faith in the depth of value of service in the financial profession. “I believe personal finances are a revealer of the heart and being trusted to offer financial advice is a sacred gift,” he explains, “I love that my work is devoted to delivering financial clarity and confidence to our clients.”
- [Piton Investment Team Blog](https://pitonwealth.com/investment-resources/blog/): Founder/CEO, Senior Wealth Advisor
- [Client Connector Resources](https://pitonwealth.com/client-connector-resources/): Bianco Research on the “K-Shaped Economy”
- [Investment Management](https://pitonwealth.com/investment-management/): https://youtu.be/eVBGblOt1iA
- [Thank you](https://pitonwealth.com/thank-you/): Thank you for Booking. We look forward to meeting you! Please check your email for confirmation details regarding your appointment.
- [LIVE CONNECTOR](https://pitonwealth.com/connectview/): LIVE Connector
- [Bea Sloan](https://pitonwealth.com/bea-sloan/): Bea comes to Piton with a wealth of experience not only in the financial world but a life around the world. Hungarian in nationality and from Slovakia, she found her way to Montana’s Flathead Valley and settled down. You are likely to find her enjoying the outdoors, travelling, learning about new places and their history, meeting new people and enjoying time with family and friends. Similarly, while Bea has always loved numbers and math, her interest in accounting (and the influence of her mom as a bookkeeper) has grown into a career helping others in finance. At the Piton office, events and beyond, you will find her devoting her experience and expertise to help clients achieve their goals.
- [Jodi Masa](https://pitonwealth.com/jodi-masa/): Education:National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Certified Life Coach
- [Kristina Berg](https://pitonwealth.com/kristina-berg-2/): Kristina Berg Marketing & Event Coordinator “Working with dozens of small details simultaneously is where the magic happens, and I love it!”
Kris brings a zest along with an expertise from years of community involvement in the Tri-Cities to the growing slate of Piton events. She is committed to delivering something special for the time that clients take for any event, so you will see her energy and smiles many times and the quality of her planning and creativity resonate across Piton. When she is not working on Piton events, she is likely with family, cuddling her goldendoodle, and participating in the tennis community!Education: BS, Agricultural Economics, Washington State University, 1995. Kristina Berg
- [Craig Golden](https://pitonwealth.com/craig-golden/): “I have always loved finding patterns and solving problems. That’s what I get to do every day!”Craig is the man for those deep dives into market research. He has the acumen and drive to investigate patterns in financial markets, businesses, and economies. In any industry or sector, he truly loves exploring opportunities and finding the best investments. With mountains of market data and research available today, Craig knows that there is no shortage of financial information in our world, but he’s the one to sift through it all to determine what is essential and important for clients. When he is not juggling financial figures, he might be juggling literally, or spending time with his family, watching football together on the weekends or cozying up for a nice movie.Education: BA, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, Mathematics & Statistics.
- [Elizabeth Parker](https://pitonwealth.com/elizabeth-parker/): Elizabeth Parker Financial Support Associate “I love working with the Piton team and getting to know our clients.”
After working as an office manager in the medical field for many years, Elizabeth came to Piton Wealth. She’s often the first person our clients see when they come to our Kennewick office.Elizabeth loves helping clients. She’s a “people” person, who always has a positive attitude and willingness to be a friend to anyone who needs it.When she’s not taking care of clients, Elizabeth enjoys spending time with her husband and daughters, sharing their love of music. She and her musical family members have performed everywhere from local music venues to choirs to marching bands! Elizabeth Parker elizabeth.parker@pitonwealth.com
- [Robert McLain](https://pitonwealth.com/robert-mclain/): Why did you choose a career in financial services? Throughout high school and college, I have always enjoyed finance classes and learning about investing. This led me to choosing a career in financial services because I can combine these interests of mine while also helping others. I also enjoy networking and building strong relationships with people as well as understanding their passions.
- [Willie Major](https://pitonwealth.com/willie-major/): “Every day I learn more about the world and how to work through its challenges.”Willie is a lifelong learner.In fact, he loves learning so much that he used to be a college professor. After 25 years in academia, he was ready to learn a new industry and take a fresh approach to serving people.So he joined the Piton Wealth team!Willie uses his teaching experience and organizational skills to help our team connect and engage with our clients. He oversees our communications, educational content, marketing, and social media.Outside of work, Willie most enjoys being with his family. He also takes time to relax by walking and listening to many musical styles from different time periods.Education: Doctor of Philosophy in Classics, Indiana University, Master of Arts in Classics, Indiana University, Bachelor of Arts in Classics and Math, Southern Illinois University Carbondale.Awards: 2021 Society for Classical Studies Award for Excellence in Teaching Classics at the College and University Level
- [Kari Lindsay](https://pitonwealth.com/kari-lindsay/): Kari knows Piton client service really well. Her family have been clients for many years. “During an annual review, I was asked what I wanted to do with my life. I said that working at Piton was my dream job.”
- [Brianna Esvelt, FPQP®](https://pitonwealth.com/brianna-esvelt/): “My top priority is communicating with clients and doing the follow-up work they need.”Brianna knows how to do things right.When she graduated from college, Brianna wanted to start a career where she could use her business education to serve others. That’s when she discovered Piton Wealth!Brianna has a vital support role in our office, working directly with our advisors and clients. She’s dedicated to putting our clients’ needs first. Always. And she keeps our practice running smoothly by taking care of every detail.Outside the office, Brianna enjoys spending time outdoors, especially kayaking and paddle boarding. She’s also an avid golfer. She played competitive golf for four years and even went to college on a golf scholarship!Education: Bachelor of Business Administration, Western Washington University, Associate of Arts, Columbia Basin College.
- [Aaron McGaughey, CFP®](https://pitonwealth.com/aaron-mcgaughey/): Education:Bachelor of Arts in Finance, Washington State University
- [Nick Mercer](https://pitonwealth.com/nick-mercer/): Awards: 
- [Aaron Ells](https://pitonwealth.com/aaron-ells/): “It’s important to serve others in real and tangible ways.”Before joining Thrivent, he was the assistant director of a Bible camp, but in 2013, Aaron traded camping and kayaking for a new adventure—financial planning and investment management.Now he’s on a different kind of adventure. (Although some days the stock market feels about as bumpy as white-water rafting.) What hasn’t changed is Aaron’s desire to make a meaningful impact on people’s lives. He loves collaborating with clients to help them reach their goals.Don’t worry—Aaron didn’t give up his outdoor adventures when he became an advisor. In addition to watching his sons play sports, he enjoys skiing, boating, mountain biking, and road biking. And yes, camping, too.Education: Bachelor of Arts, Pacific Lutheran UniversityAwards: Thrivent Charitable Impact and Investing – Voices in Philanthropy 2022