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Shelly
425.771.8101
sthiessen@ft.newyorklife.com

Shelly M. Staatz

Registered Service Assistant

Shelly brings decades of client service and operational experience to the team, with a strong focus on organization, responsiveness, and relationship management. She works closely with clients to help coordinate the many moving parts of financial planning and insurance service, helping ensure a smooth and attentive client experience.​

Prior to joining the firm, Shelly spent nearly 30 years working in a family-owned high-end jewelry business, where she developed a deep appreciation for personal service, attention to detail, and long-term client relationships.​

Education and Background

Shelly earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Biola University. She also completed an Administrative Assistant Certificate program through North Seattle Community College, and holds FINRA Series 6 and 63 licenses, along with a Washington State Life and Disability Insurance Producer license.​


Personal Life

Outside of work, Shelly enjoys spending time with her family and her dog, Cooper. Her interests include baking, cooking, experimenting with new recipes, traveling, photography, and participating in activities with her longtime car club. She is also active in her local church community.​

A lifelong enthusiast of classic Mini automobiles, Shelly has been involved with local Mini clubs since the early 1970s and owns two Classic Minis that have been part of her family since 1961 and 1978. She also enjoys collecting Mini memorabilia and once showcased part of her collection at the Washington State Fair Hobby Hall.​



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Doug Lambert, Farhod Sultonov, Curtis Lightle, Kristin Montagne, and Douglas Lambert are agents of and licensed to sell insurance through New York Life Insurance Company and may be licensed with various other independent unaffiliated insurance companies in select jurisdictions. Insurance products and services may be offered only in jurisdictions where the agents are properly licensed. State license numbers shown where specifically required. Additional jurisdictions available upon request.
Doug Lambert (CA Insurance License #0G11726).
Farhod Sultonov (CA Insurance License #0M33608).
Curtis Lightle (CA Insurance License #0F98842).
Kristin Montagne (AR Insurance License #17674912) (CA Insurance License #4145195).
Douglas Lambert (CA Insurance License #4414251).

The following individuals are Registered Representatives of and offer securities products & services through NYLIFE Securities LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC, a licensed insurance agency, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company:
Doug Lambert, 10885 Ne 4th St Ste 1400, Bellevue, WA 98004, 425-462-4931.
Farhod Sultonov, 285 Fulton St 39th Fl, New York, NY 10007, 646-898-7328.
Curtis Lightle, 10885 Ne 4th St Ste 1400, Bellevue, WA 98004, 425-771-8101.
Kristin Montagne, 10885 Ne 4th St Ste 1400, Bellevue, WA 98004, 206-778-0407.
Douglas Lambert, 10885 Ne 4th St Ste 1400, Bellevue, WA 98004, 425-281-9794.

Doug Lambert, Farhod Sultonov, Curtis Lightle, Kristin Montagne, and Douglas Lambert are also Financial Advisers with Eagle Strategies LLC, a Registered Investment Adviser, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company. Advisory services are offered only in jurisdictions where the financial advisers and Eagle Strategies LLC are properly registered.

Farhod Sultonov is a Member Agent of The Nautilus Group®, a service of New York Life Insurance Company.

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