Meet The Team

Scott Hume has been a financial advisor for over 27 years.  He is a Certified Financial Planner® and founded Salish Wealth Management in 2016. Prior to forming his firm, he managed local branches of two nationally known advisory firms. 

Today, Scott 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. His vision for his clients is to lay out a clear plan for their financial future, help them in reaching those goals, and assist them throughout retirement as they enjoy their personal and financial successes.   

Scott sits on the Board of Directors for Moloney Securities and has served on various other local councils, boards, and commissions. Scott also sits on the Board for the Claire Theatre in Lynden, WA, as he has a passion for live theater. In his free time, Scott is busy with his family on their hobby farm, coaching his children’s wrestling teams (club and High School), and assisting in their other extracurricular activities. Additionally, Scott is involved in the local aviation community, is an active member of Legacy Church, volunteers his time to financial counseling and has served on mission trips to the Amazon jungles of South America.

Ted Newman has worked in the financial services industry for almost 30 years. Born and raised in Seattle WA, he graduated from the University of Washington, with a degree in Finance and Economics. 

His first job in the financial field was at MetLife in Bellingham where he worked as an insurance agent. Ted quickly realized his ambition in the field was for personal finance and obtained his licenses to become a comprehensive financial advisor. He has had experience in the banking industry, as the advisor for multiple branches, and an independent advisory firm before joining Salish Wealth Management in 2019.    

Today, Ted enjoys advising and guiding his clients in their working years and through their retirement. Most of his clients have been with him through his journey for 20+ years

Outside of the office, Ted enjoys running and stays active in the Pacific Northwest. He also spends time at his family home on Samish Island where he regularly boats and crabs the waters of Samish Bay. Ted has been married for 34 years and is active in his church.   

Aretha Ryan has been in the financial services industry for over 20 years. She obtained her degree from Western Washington University in Finance and Economics after focusing on personal finances. Prior to joining Salish Wealth Management in 2019, Aretha worked at independent advisory firm through LPL and has maintained many of her client relationships for almost 20 years.  

Aretha focuses on servicing BP employees and retirees as well as female clients and small business owners. She also has a long-time background in taxes which provides useful integration with guiding her affluent retired clients.   Aretha’s favorite part of the job is working with client’s long term, getting to know them and their families, and helping provide them with a peaceful retirement.    

When she’s not at the office Aretha enjoys volunteering with the Parent Teacher Fellowship at her two daughters’ school, skiing, cooking, and traveling. She also serves as a treasurer of a local non-profit and has a history of business development.

Joy has been serving as a Client Services Associate at Salish Wealth Management since 2021.  She was raised in Whatcom County and graduated from Western Washington University.  Before transitioning into financial services, she was a clinical research regulatory specialist. 

In addition to managing the day-to-day operations of the firm, Joy is busy with family life, volunteering at their children’s school, and is an active member of her local church.