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WP&BC Events

One of the great benefits of membership in WP&BC is getting to meet your fellow members to share ideas, network, socialize or volunteer for a cause. We also hold webinar and informational meetings on the latest industry topics. 

This calendar is updated frequently to include local as well as our national events. Please check back regularly. 

Upcoming events

    • May 28, 2026
    • 12:00 PM
    • Gallagher; 10900 NE 8th St., 2nd Floor, Seattle, WA
    Register

    Cash Balance Plan Design

    Speakers:

    Ken Guidroz, FuturePlan

    John Lessley, Dimensional Fund Advisors 

    Date  Thursday, May 28th

    Time  12:00PM – 1:00PM (Note: Doors open 11:45)

    Location   Gallagher

    Plaza Center;  10900 NE 8th Street 2nd FL (Training Room)

    Bellevue, WA 98004

    Parking Paid Parking adjacent to the building


    Presenters:  

    Ken Guidroz, FuturePlan

    Ken serves as Sales Director for FuturePlan. He speaks on retirement plan issues to CEO groups, trade organizations, CPA and financial planning societies. He designs plans for professional firms and businesses of all sizes to help them accelerate their retirement savings by adding a cash balance plan or simply maximizing their 401(k) Profit Sharing plans. Ken helped create and launch the Cash Balance Coach® program in 2009. He has taught thousands of financial advisors and retirement professionals how to grow their businesses by marketing and selling cash balance plans. He earned his MBA from Pepperdine University in 1995


    John Lessley, Dimensional Fund Advisors

    As a Vice President and Regional Director, John partners with financial advisors in the retirement space to provide education and training regarding capital markets research and Dimensional’s investment strategies. In addition, he provides thought leadership, investment communication strategies, portfolio construction analysis, and practice management insights to support advisors in delivering an exceptional client experience. Previously, John had similar roles at Trust Company of the West, Charles Schwab and Dean Witter. John holds a BS in finance from California State University Fullerton and is an (AIF), Accredited Investment Fiduciary


    Registration Fee:

    •  No charge - current members *
    • $50 - Nonmembers and guests
    • $150 - Join now!  Attendance for quarterly meetings included
    Includes 1 hour of CPE credit. 
    *Membership dues for 2026 includes attendance at quarterly meetings.

    Thank you to our sponsors:

PAYMENTS

All events must be prepaid.

If attending an in person meeting, you may pay for by check, no later than the date of the event. If you mail, payment must be made prior to the event. Mail checks to:

WP&BC Seattle Chapter
1402 Lake Tapps Pkwy SE, Ste. F104-133

Auburn, WA 98092


Cancellation policy

Reservations must be cancelled on or before the reservation deadline in order to receive a refund for an event.

Please email wpbcseattle@gmail.com if you need more information.

Call 206.653.7259


Please feel free to reach out to WP&BC with any questions.

Direct Questions To:

WP&BC Seattle
wpbcseattle@gmail.com

(206) 653-7259 - Phone

Address:

WP&BC - Seattle Chapter
1402 Lake Tapps Pkwy SE, Ste. F104-133
Auburn, WA 98092

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