We are proud to announce NRSmith and Associates, PS has joined Apella Capital. Our team looks forward to continuing to provide services to the South Sound region.
About Us
Apella’s Olympia team (formerly NRSmith and Associates, PS) provides holistic, integrated financial solutions. Our experienced staff of Certified Public Accountants (CPAs), Certified Financial Planners (CFPs®) service individuals, small businesses, nonprofit organizations, and entrepreneurs who make the South Sound one of the best places to live and work.
From retirement planning to tax preparation our team is fully prepared to assist you with whatever your financial need may be. Every client is unique and we provide personalized one-on-one service to tailor our work to your goals. Through our client-focused process, we are a partner that you can rely on for integrity, intelligent and objective advice.
We’ll help you anticipate and prepare for life’s biggest financial hurdles, so you can worry less about the future and focus more on enjoying today. Whether it’s determining the best college savings approach for you and your family, developing a strategy to maximize your income in retirement, or establishing a legacy for future generations, we’ll develop a road map designed to get you where you want to go.
Our clients have access to a team of professionals and specialists who are dedicated to helping you achieve what matters to you most. We’re committed to putting our collective knowledge and experience to work on your behalf.
Our Services
- Comprehensive financial planning
- Making sure your portfolio supports your long-term goals through investment management
- Comprehensive tax services in such areas as tax consulting, tax reporting and tax controversies
- Helping families plan and prepare for educating children and grandchildren
- Making sure you have money to pay for the unexpected as well as a regular income in retirement through cash and income planning
- Helping you leave a legacy for your loved ones and your preferred charities through estate planning
- Helping business owners protect their business, provide benefits to employees, or buy or sell a business
Special Focus
- Investment Management
- Tax Planning and Preparation
- Financial Planning
Resources
Financial Advisors
Stacie Nemetz, CFP® AIF®
Stacie R. Nemetz (CRD#4796055) was born in 1971 in Edmonds, Washington, raised in Olympia, Washington, and graduated from high school at Charles Wright Academy, Tacoma, Washington in 1989. After graduating from Loyola Marymount University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Accounting in 1993, she began her professional career at Trust Company of the West on the emerging markets fixed income and trading team. Ms. Nemetz spent three years at Western Asset Management’s client service team. She was then employed by Oaktree Capital Management, LLP for 13 years rising to the position as Vice-President on Oaktree’s Relations team. Ms. Nemetz spends 100% of her time in whole-life financial planning, including investment management.
When Stacie is out of the office she is keeps busy with her family and two dogs. Look for her in a yoga or spin class or with a tennis racquet in her hand.
Tax and Accounting
Laura Carlson, CPA/PFS
Laura Carlson graduated from George Fox University, graduating with a degree in Accounting and Business Administration. Following that, moved on to Golden Gate University where she obtained a Master of Science in Taxation.
Her primary activity has been in the taxation area. Her taxation skills have been applied and integrated into all areas of the firm, including the financial planning team. This holistic approach provides maximum benefit to our clients on a fee-only basis.