OUR TEAM
We are committed to serve you with the ultimate goal of assisting you in increasing your cash flow, grow wealth, pay lower and fewer taxes, and protect your legacy by integrating a multi-disciplined approach of estate, tax, and investment management.
Thor McIlrath, CFP®, Partner
Thor H. McIlrath is a Partner and co-founder of McIlrath|Eck, LLC, a partnership formed in 2006 with Sam K. Eck, JD.
Thor has over 19 years of experience as a Financial Advisor. He began his career in 1992 before joining McIlrath|Eck as a Registered Representative practicing financial planning. While at Cambridge Investment Research, Thor received recognition as a Leading Financial Planner among his peers. In 2006 Thor formed his own company, McIlrath|Eck, LLC, an Independent Registered Investment Advisory firm.
Thor is a graduate of Metropolitan State College of Denver’s Financial Planner program (2002), and a Certified Financial Planner who has held his General Securities Principal License. He has achieved designations as a Registered Financial Consultant (RFC), and an Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF). Thor majored in finance and accounting from Columbia College.
Thor and his wife, Heather, reside in Stanwood. He served four years in the United State Coast Guard and s now a general aviation pilot. Thor’s interests include general aviation, reading, trailing bike riding, and supporting orphans and young adults in Romania through Kids Town International, where he serves as a Board member.
Sam Eck, JD, Partner
Sam began his Law career in 1971, with an emphasis in all aras of legacy planning for the past 17 years. His knowledge and broad-base experience provide a realistic and practical understanding of legal, financial and estate tax related matters.
Sam and his wife Mary Jo live in Issaquah, WA. Sam enjoys travel, spending time with his family, and the latest technology.
Brian Wyatt, Portfolio Manager
Brian began his financial career in 1999, and has worked for McIlrath|Eck since 2002 as our Portfolio Manager. As our Portfolio Manager, Brian builds creative and effective portfolios to meet each client’s needs while incorporating their individual risk tolerance.
Brian and his wife, Brenda, live in the Arlington area with their two children.
Gail Martin, Client Services Manager
Gail began her career with McIlrath|Eck in 2009 and is our Financial Advisor Assistant. Gail serves our clients with excellence and comprehensive knowledge of their unique circumstances. Gail and her husband Jim, who is a technology consultant, live in Marysville, WA.
Gail enjoys spending time with her family, coffee with friends, and serving at her church.
Joni Lindstrand, Communications Manager / Graphic Designer
Joni began her marketing and design career in 2004, and has enjoyed her role as the Communications Manager/Graphic Designer since 2009. Joni ensures all communications coming from McIlrath|Eck reflect the professionalism, technical expertise, and the heart of who we are as a team. She understands that the priority of building relationship with everyone who walks through our door is a strength unique to our firm.
Joni and her husband Ric, live in Lake Stevens, WA. Joni enjoys writing, interior and graphic design, baking and entertaining.
Esther Martin, Administrative Services Manager
Esther began her career with McIlrath|Eck in 2010 and is our Administrative Services Manager. Esther serves our clients by greeting them as they come through the front doors of McIlrath|Eck, maintains client communications and ensures the office is an inviting and organized environment.
Esther enjoys spending time with her family, serving at her church and running her photography business on the side.