A trusted partner to help you plan and protect your financial future

Together, we contribute greater experience and knowledge than any individual could offer. We are constantly learning from industry sources to gain knowledge and wisdom that we can proactively apply to your unique circumstances. We meet regularly as a staff both inside and outside the office to build a unified team that cares deeply about every person we serve.

Glenn Mars, CFP^®

Founder, President Emeritus

Scott Jewett, CFP^®

CEO, Senior Financial Advisor

Brian Mars, CFP^®

President & COO, Senior Financial Advisor

Elizabeth Sowle

Financial Advisor

Blaine Carver, CFP^®

Financial Advisor

Mary Baker

Client Service Manager

Mitch Marquez

Operations Coordinator

Carol Lindor

Client Service Associate

Manoj John

Compliance & Technology Manager

Rebekah Donnelly

Client Care Coordinator

Kim Jewett

Scheduling Coordinator

JJ Wright

Client Service Associate

CAREERS

As a small team, we’re honored to work with some truly wonderful people – both coworkers and clients. As our business grows, we are always interested in meeting people who share our values and our commitment to going above and beyond for the people we serve.

Working at MarsJewett

Glenn Mars, CFP^®

Founder, President Emeritus

Credentials & Achievements

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™

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“I feel truly blessed to have found my calling in this career and to have built this team of wonderful people. Every day, we get to use our expertise and experience to help make peoples’ lives better.”

Glenn is passionate about life and spirited about serving others to help them reach a higher prize. As a former seminary student, family man, husband, father, father-in law and grandfather of two, he knows that there is much more to life than money. He brings over three decades of experience as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, and as President Emeritus of MarsJewett, he works tirelessly to maintain a culture of caring, excellence and service.

Glenn graduated from Bucknell University in Pennsylvania and went on to attend a seminary in Washington, DC. There, he met his wife Dianna, ultimately deciding to follow her out to Seattle, where they married and began their family. Glenn began his career in civil engineering, but felt a calling to “build lives, not bridges.” He began serving clients in the insurance industry, but disliked the pressure he felt to sell specific products rather than offer more personalized service. In 1981, he got his CFP^® designation and found his true calling helping families navigate their finances and achieve their dreams.

In 1983, Glenn co-founded Capital Planning Partners. He found that—perhaps due to his engineering background—his biggest growth came from teaching seminars at the Boeing Management Association. At one such seminar in 1994, he met Scott Jewett, a Boeing employee who was nurturing a passion for financial planning. Glenn hired Scott less than a year later, and in 2001, they left Capital Planning Partners to found MarsJewett.

Glenn is unwavering in his commitment to serving others. He is passionate about educating clients and colleagues and creating a culture of true teamwork at MarsJewett. Outside the office, Glenn is a proud husband, father and grandfather, a perennial optimist, and a total sports nut. He is active in his church and local community, where his work reflects his deep commitment to family welfare and education.

Scott Jewett, CFP^®

CEO, Senior Financial Advisor

Credentials

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™

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“We get to go through life with our clients. I feel privileged to meet with them and hear about what is happening in their world and with their families. They share their dreams and fears with us, and we get to help them achieve those dreams and conquer those fears.”

Scott infuses everything in his life with care, dedication and a commitment to helping others. As a financial advisor, he serves his clients with wisdom, integrity and kindness, and he has a knack for making complex things simple. He is proud to lead a team of wonderful people and to have helped shape MarsJewett’s culture of service.

A Bellevue native, Scott graduated with honors from Pacific Christian College with dual degrees in Business Administration and Biblical Studies. After college, he spent the first seven years of his career at Boeing. During that time, he and his wife began helping members of their church who were struggling to manage their finances or facing financial crisis, and this helped spark his passion to become a financial advisor. In 1994, he attended a seminar Glenn (Mars) was teaching for the Boeing Management Association, and a year later, Glenn hired him. The rest, as they say, is history.

Scott feels that he truly found his calling as a financial advisor, as it combines his passion for helping people with his love of untangling the technical complexities of finance and investing. He actually gets excited when Congress changes the tax and finance laws, because it means he gets to dig into the research and figure out new planning strategies that will benefit our clients!

Scott is a devoted husband and father of three. Sports are a lifelong passion for him and his wife Kim, and when they’re not watching their own kids play, you’ll likely find them rooting for the Mariners, Seahawks or Huskies—he even proposed to Kim on the 50-yard line of Husky Stadium. Now that his kids are (mostly) out of the house, he has more time to work on his golf game… and he’s quick to say that it needs some work.

Scott is also very active in his community and his church, where he has served for over 25 years in financial ministry. He previously served on the boards of two non-profit organizations, and currently serves on the trust and investment committee at the school his kids graduated from.

Brian Mars, CFP^®

President & COO, Senior Financial Advisor

Credentials & Achievements

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™

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“I love financial review meetings. They give me a chance to catch up with our clients on life as well as finances, and it gives me real joy to be able to help them pursue the things that are important to them.”

Brian always greets clients with a smile. His passion for financial planning is evident through his energetic service and creative solutions to help families pursue their goals. In addition to his role as an advisor, he also monitors the firm’s investment allocations and has been instrumental in introducing new tools and processes that enable us to deliver even more excellent client service.

Brian loves solving financial puzzles and finding creative ways to help families pursue their goals. He is passionate about financial planning and client education, and he has a gift for communicating complex ideas in a clear and informative way. As a financial advisor, his professional mission is to empower families: helping them gain financial clarity, freeing them from stress so they can pursue a meaningful life and legacy.

Brian graduated with honors from the University of Washington in 2006. Having grown up in and around MarsJewett, he was extremely proud to officially join the firm that same year. He worked in a number of different roles, getting to understand all facets of the business and our clients. He earned his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification in 2009 and joined the firm as a partner in 2013.

Brian wholeheartedly strives to exercise each aspect of his life: work, mental, physical, family and faith. Brian and his wife, Claire, are joyful parents to Preston and Brielle and are thrilled to share in their adventures. He is a die-hard skier, a voracious reader, and an avid cyclist. In 2004, rode his bike across the country to raise money and awareness for people with disabilities on Push America’s Journey of Hope. Brian is the former treasurer of World View Matters and he and Claire are very active at Timberlake Church, where they volunteer their time in the children’s program.

Elizabeth Sowle

Financial Advisor

Credentials & Achievements

Licensed Financial Advisor (Series 7 and 63)

“So often clients come to us feeling disorganized and uncertain about how they can retire or attain specific financial goals. As they focus in and follow the steps of the plans we create together, it is amazing to see what they can accomplish.”

Elizabeth has been part of the MarsJewett family for 19 years. She is dedicated to serving clients with heart, throughout the different seasons of life.

As a financial advisor, she works with new and existing clients to create and implement personalized financial plans and offers supportive guidance to help them stay on track toward their goals. She is passionate about helping clients simplify complex financial concepts and gain confidence in their financial futures.

Throughout her tenure here, Elizabeth has been instrumental in building MarsJewett’s culture of service and caring. Her gentle spirit and patient demeanor have helped our team grow as a whole and helped individual employees nurture their unique strengths and abilities.

Elizabeth is an avid cyclist and runner, with several marathons under her belt. She and her husband share a deep love of the outdoors, and they can often be found exploring the beautiful hiking trails of the Pacific Northwest.

Blaine Carver, CFP^®

Financial Advisor

Credentials & Achievements

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™

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“Helping our clients take a stewardship mentality towards money is life-giving for me. Through our discussions, I see how it allows them to control their money rather than be controlled by it.”

Blaine Strives for excellence and integrity in everything he does. He joined the MarsJewett family in 2013, after interning at UBS Financial Services and obtained his CFP^® certification in 2016. He works directly with clients to understand their unique life experiences and personal goals, and to craft achievable financial plans that include investing, retirement, taxes, insurance and estate planning.

A patient and passionate educator, Blaine excels at helping clients take a long-term view in a short-term world. He particularly loves helping people save money on taxes while increasing their charitable giving. He is also a diligent researcher and creative thinker, skills which help him lead our investment planning committee.

Blaine hails from Soldotna, Alaska, a town know for salmon fishing. He made his way down “south” to attend Seattle Pacific University, where he graduated with a B.A. in Business Administration and co-captained the soccer team. While there, he met a charming volleyball player named Kendall, and in 2014 they were joyfully married. Kendall teaches 2nd grade in Bellevue, and the two of them recently welcomed their daughter Sophia!

Faith and family are central to Blaine’s life. On the weekends, you’ll find him at church, playing soccer, running around Juanita beach with his wife and daughter, or rooting enthusiastically for the Minnesota Vikings. He leads a monthly Men’s Marriage Breakfast, and he and Kendall lead a monthly dinner for residents of an Imagine Housing community in Kirkland.

Mary Baker

Client Service Manager

“Be true to yourself. Make each day a masterpiece. Help others.”
—John Wooden

Mary is an endless source of creativity and positivity. She has a dual Business and Marketing degree from Seattle Pacific University, and as Client Service Manager, she leads the team that supports our advisors in delegating actions after client meetings and keeping our clients informed about any developments in their accounts. But she wears a lot of other hats too! She helps set up new accounts, coordinates our marketing and events, supports business operations, and even serves as our in-house notary.

Mary’s favorite part of her job is interacting with clients and getting to learn snippets about their lives and passions. She takes great pride in making sure every process and interaction they have with MarsJewett is as seamless and efficient as possible.

Mary and her husband Lucas love to golf, explore local wineries, and travel the world. She is an avid crafter with a passion for calligraphy and digital lettering. She loves spending time with her growing family, and her favorite title is “Auntie” to her nine nieces and nephews. She and Lucas support global missions at Canyon Hills Church.

Mitch Marquez

Operations Coordinator

“I love finding new ways to make our processes more accurate and efficient. It’s about doing everything I can to better serve our clients and my colleagues.”

Mitch joined MarsJewett in 2017 after interning here the summer before. As Operations Coordinator Mitch works tirelessly behind the scenes to execute all the firm’s trades, initiate money movements and maintain complete and accurate reports on all accounts. He also creates and maintains client service procedures and staff trainings that improve our accuracy and efficiency and help us deliver even more excellent service.

He is passionate about improving the MarsJewett experience for both our clients and staff, and he takes great pride in helping individuals and teams reach their full potential.

Mitch was born and raised in Pasco, Washington and is an honors graduate of Northwest University with a dual B.A. in Business Administration & Accounting with a minor in Finance. He’s passionate about learning and building community, whether by volunteering as a teacher and mentor to high school students at his church, or hosting friends—new and old—for dinner.

Carol Lindor

Client Service Associate

“My motto is smile often and be kind to everyone.”

Carol’s warm smile is often the first thing our clients see when entering the office. As a Client Service Associate, she juggles a number of responsibilities, including assisting advisors with client documents, meeting preps, opening accounts, audits and reporting. She also oversees scheduling, plans all of our team events and coordinates community volunteer efforts.

Carol loves getting a chance to connect with clients in face-to-face meetings, learn about their lives and discover all the “small world” connections that bring us closer together.

Outside of work, she stays busy hiking with her Labradors, biking, gardening, and spending time with her five kids and her grandson, Weston. She is active in her church and community as a singer, a volunteer and a girl’s basketball coach.

Manoj John

Compliance & Technology Manager

“I believe in servant leadership. The best way for me to affect change in the word is to serve the needs of others.”

Manoj brings a wealth of curiosity, compassion and commitment to our team. As Compliance & Technology Manager, his responsibilities include creating, testing and maintaining compliance policies; ensuring data security for the firm, safeguarding our clients’ data, and managing our information technology systems.

Manoj was born and raised in Kolkata, India, and he has a bachelor’s degree in Commerce with a concentration in Marketing. He joined the MarsJewett team in April 2018. He loves researching and investing in new and upcoming technology, and he takes an active role in assisting the financial advisory team on compliance issues and training staff on new policies and tools. He has a personal passion in change management, and he is instrumental in helping our organization identify opportunities to grow and navigate change with confidence.

Manoj met his wife Rachel when working at a human rights nonprofit in India, and they married in 2017. After moving three times in as many years, they are happy to be settled in Seattle, enjoying long walks and new adventures with their almost-one-year-old son Rami. Manoj is a lover of food and music, and occasionally plays percussion with a couple local bands. He and Rachel volunteer their time and skills to support non-profit organizations that give a voice to underserved populations.

Rebekah Donnelly

Office Care Coordinator

“I truly enjoy being able to make someone’s day better. Even doing simple things like bringing someone coffee or sending a birthday card can be deeply fulfilling.”

Rebekah has a sweet welcoming spirit and a passion for hospitality and organization. Her voice and smile are often the first to greet our clients when they call or visit our office. She has a strong background in customer service and information technology, and as Client Care Coordinator, her responsibilities include office administration, facility management, and a whole range of tasks that keep our office running smoothly.

Rebekah brings a unique blend of creativity and organization. She loves finding new and more efficient ways to do things, but her greatest satisfaction comes from the simple things that make someone’s day better, and her upbeat personality and positive energy ensure that everyone she comes in contact with feels cared for and appreciated.

Rebekah adores being an aunt to her niece and nephews, who are growing up so fast. She’s a lifelong student, and enjoys learning about a wide range of topics, including theology, biblical history, archeology, and photography. If she’s not buried in a book or listening to a lecture, you’ll find her singing, cooking, snowboarding, or riding her motorcycle around the Northwest.

Kim Jewett

Scheduling Coordinator

“Although I am fairly new as a MarsJewett employee, I have had the privilege of knowing many of our clients over the 25 years that my husband Scott has been serving them. Now, I get to assist them directly!”

While she is a relatively new employee, Kim has been a member of the MarsJewett family since the beginning. She enjoys long standing relationships with many of our clients, and, as Scheduling Coordinator, she gets to connect with them on a regular basis.

Kim has a BA in Business from the University of Washington, and she and Scott are BIG time Husky fans (they even got engaged on the 50-yard line!). She brings a wealth of experience, having worked for years in the finance department at Nintendo of America, and her warm and caring demeanor are equally appreciated.

Family, faith and sports are all central to Kim’s life. You can often find her and Scott rooting for the Huskies, Mariners, Seahawks, and their two college athlete children. She volunteers her time at Vision House, which provides transitional housing and services for families experiencing homelessness. She and Scott also serve as deacons at their church and provide financial counseling for members and attendees. Now that their kids are grown, they are looking forward to more opportunities for travel!

JJ Wright

Client Service Associate

“I love getting to see our clients become financially free through the work of our team members.”

JJ is the newest addition to the MarsJewett family, and we welcome his expertise, curiosity and team spirit. JJ has a B.S. in Business Administration with a specialization in personal financial planning.

He assists our senior advisors in managing accounts, developing financial plans, and providing 401k analysis to our clients. He is passionate about client service and takes great pride in doing work that helps clients free themselves of financial stress so they can pursue their goals and dreams.

JJ is a soccer player, skier, hiker and a passionate outdoorsman who is always finding new ways to explore the mountains. He has volunteered hundreds of hours with Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission and The Salvation Army.

A trusted partner to help you plan and protect your financial future

Glenn Mars, CFP®

Scott Jewett, CFP®

Brian Mars, CFP®

Elizabeth Sowle

Blaine Carver, CFP®

Mary Baker

Mitch Marquez

Carol Lindor

Manoj John

Rebekah Donnelly

Kim Jewett

JJ Wright

Credentials & Achievements

Credentials

Credentials & Achievements

Credentials & Achievements

Credentials & Achievements

Glenn Mars, CFP^®

Scott Jewett, CFP^®

Brian Mars, CFP^®

Blaine Carver, CFP^®