Meet Your Team

John Chavez, CFP^®

Chief Executive Officer

A graduate of the University of Washington School of Business, John began his career at Merrill Lynch in 1994, where he built a planning-based team dedicated to serving affluent families & business owners. He has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation, reflecting his dedication to excellence in financial planning and client service. With decades of experience in the wealth management industry, John brings deep expertise and strategic leadership to WaFd Wealth Management and knows what it takes to develop and deploy talent. Outside of work, he enjoys developing innovative solutions to everyday problems, plays golf, and enjoys spending quality time with family and friends.

Bobby Campbell

President

Bobby started his career at JPMorgan Chase & Co., gaining experience in both retail banking and investment services. In 2010, Bobby joined Merrill Lynch where he built a successful practice serving affluent families & business owners. Bobby attended California State University, Monterey Bay, where he golfed competitively & earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He is a 4th generation Bainbridge Island native and now lives in Seattle with his wife, Sativa, and their daughter, Kennedy, with a second daughter due soon. Outside of work, Bobby is an active Dad, still enjoys golf & socializing with friends.

Shane Parris

Chief Operating and Financial Officer

Shane oversees the operational and financial health of our Firm. A Washington native, Shane earned his Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Business Management from Occidental College & his MBA from the University of Washington. He launched his investment banking career at Credit Suisse and gained private equity experience with time at Blue Point Capital Partners. Shane has held Director positions at Intellectual Ventures & Identity Digital and was recently named Vice President of Finance and Head of FP&A at Enlyte before joining WaFd Wealth Management. Shane lives in Kirkland with his wife, son, and daughter. He's a proud father, sports enthusiast, and lover of statistics.

Danny Law

Director, Relationship Management

Danny is responsible for developing strong client relationships that drive business growth, enhances client satisfaction, and supports the company's strategic goals. Danny holds a degree in Finance from the University of Washington School of Business and an MBA from Seattle University. With 20 years of relationship management experience at Merrill Lynch, Danny brings valuable industry experience and a deep understanding of client service to our team, with a proven track record of developing talent and leading by example. Danny and his wife, Fay, live in Renton with their daughter and son. Outside of work, Danny enjoys video games, snowboarding, jogging, and spending time with his family. He is fluent in both Mandarin and Cantonese.

Anabelle Jimeno

Director, Client Services

Belle leads all aspects of client satisfaction and retention. As a primary point of contact for service-related matters, Belle ensures the consistent delivery of a high-quality client experience. Belle began her financial services career at Bank of America in 2003 as an Associate Banker. She later transitioned into Small Business Merchant Services before joining Merrill Lynch in 2006, where she served as an Assistant Vice President, Wealth Management Associate. Originally from San Francisco, Belle has also lived in Orlando and Las Vegas before settling into the Pacific Northwest in 2012. She currently resides in Seattle with her husband, Jay, their son and daughter. Outside of work, Belle enjoys hiking, discovering new travel destinations, watching movies, and exploring the culinary scenes of Seattle and neighboring Portland.

Liz Parris

Director, Executive Initiatives and Support

Liz plays a key leadership role in driving organizational growth and ensuring the successful execution of strategic initiatives. A Washington native, Liz earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Washington. Her career in finance began at Merrill Lynch in 2010, where she served on the management team before being recruited to join an Advisory team. She served a wide range of client service needs and further developed a strong blend of strategic insight and client-focused experience that she brings to her current role. She resides in Kirkland with her husband, son, and daughter. Liz enjoys traveling to sunny destinations, participating in her children's activities, and spending time in the kitchen. Cooking for her family is her favorite pastime.