Peoples Bank (https://www.peoplesbank-wa.com/) is pleased to announce the appointment of Keith Hamilton as LPL Financial Advisor with Peoples Investments. Based at the Everett Financial Center, Keith serves customers at Peoples Bank’s branch locations across Snohomish, King, Island, and Skagit counties. Prior to joining Peoples Investments, Keith worked as a Financial Advisor at RBC Wealth Management and Ameriprise Financial.
 
Keith enjoys helping customers manage their financial anxiety by providing thorough financial planning. “As a financial advisor for the past 16 years, I always strive to provide customers with specialized knowledge and advice to make informed decisions,” said Keith. “I am excited to work for Peoples Investments and strive to uphold its reputation in the community for delivering excellent customer service and first-class technology and support.”
 
Born and raised in Grand Forks, North Dakota, Keith is a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®), an Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor^SM (APMA®), and has been honored as a Five Star Wealth Manager by Seattle Magazine from 2012-2017*. He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of North Dakota and currently resides in Edmonds, WA.
 
About Peoples Bank
Peoples Bank is a locally owned and operated, independent full-service community bank with over $1.6 billion in assets. Headquartered in Bellingham, Washington, the Bank was founded in 1921 and operates 25 branches located throughout Washington. In its most recent rating, Bauer Financial, a leading independent bank rating firm, awarded Peoples Bank its highest five-star superior rating. This rating recognizes Peoples Bank’s strong financial management practices, dedicated employees and long-standing customer relationships.
 
*Award based on 10 objective criteria associated with providing quality services to clients such as credentials, experience, and assets under management among other factors. Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of 2012-2017 Five Star Wealth Manager.
 
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