Our Team

Tom is an accomplished wealth manager with four decades of experience in the financial services  industry.  His unwavering commitment to client success has shaped his career and forms the foundation upon which Wealth Solutions by Design, the firm he founded, has been built. Tom’s fiduciary approach is to treat each family and person with respect for their individuality, unique vision, and attributes.

Tom gains his motivation from seeing clients realize their best life through optimizing wealth possibilities, many times access to which were unknown before their meeting. Throughout his career, he has championed advisor independence, advocating for unbiased advice, and believes clients are best served by an advisor who has no proprietary conflicts of interest.

Building strong client relationships is central to the success that Tom has realized over his tenure. Taking time to understand the entirety of a person’s financial life and providing strategy education and perspective along the journey, best aligns a desired vision with fruitful outcomes. Understanding accountability, Tom’s results‐driven approach best exemplifies his competence and experience.

After graduating from Central Washington University with degrees in Accounting and Finance, Tom worked as a staff accountant at the Weyerhaeuser Company. While working, he attended graduate school at night completing his MBA in 1989. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® Professional, Tom adheres to the fiduciary standard while using a holistic approach within his wealth management practice.

With a passion for successful outcomes along with extensive training and experience, Tom enjoys being a trusted partner for those seeking financial clarity and prosperity.

Tom lives in both Bremerton, Washington as well as Chandler, Arizona, married to his high school sweetheart, Peggy. A voracious reader, he also enjoys fitness, jazz music, being a foodie, and great wine! As founding trustees for the Deichert Family Shining Light Foundation, Tom, and Peggy hope to empower people to realize their unique God-given gifts and thereby their best lives. 

Margie has been an integral part of Tom Deichert’s team for more than 30 years, serving as both Client Service Manager and Office Manager. Her unwavering commitment to excellence and meticulous attention to detail have made her indispensable.

With quiet confidence and extreme humility, Margie ensures that every task is executed flawlessly. Whether it’s managing back-office responsibilities, coordinating sensitive client requirements, or finding solutions to complexities, she approaches each endeavor with grace and precision. Her organizational skills are legendary, and she effortlessly juggles multiple priorities simultaneously.

But it’s not just her efficiency that sets her apart. Margie brings a positive energy to the firm that’s contagious. Her warm smile, sunshine voice, and genuine interest in others create an inviting and highly effective atmosphere. Clients have come to rely on her not only for her professional competence but also for her kindness and empathy as well. 

The bond Margie has with Wealth Solutions is exemplified professionally and personally. Serving as Tom’s right-hand assistant, their synergy is evident in the seamless way they work together. Clients often comment on the trust they feel when interacting with either and often both. Margie anticipates needs before they arise, ensuring that the firm’s work can stay focused on helping clients realize their best financial lives.

In her spare time, Margie enjoys shopping, fitness, spending time with her husband Larry and taking walks with Bento, their black labradoodle. A native of Hawaii, Margie exemplifies an Aloha spirit that is infectious and touches everyone she meets.

Margie is a trustee for the Lillian Shimasaki Charitable Trust, which benefits wildlife (think Snow leopards) as well as causes for the positive development of children. Its continued donations are making a profound impact throughout the local community and the world. 

You may not know her face, but you definitely know her voice; "Hello, Wealth Solutions by Design, Catarina speaking." Sound familiar?

Catarina has had the privilege of working at this office for just over a year now and is gearing up to compete with Margie on the longest, most loyal employee Tom has ever had. She feels it’s been a blessing to be welcomed into the Wealth Solutions work family and her goal is that everyone who walks through the door feels the same way.

Although she loves her job, she does have a life outside of work. She adores spending time with her Bernedoodle, Astro. His love of the outdoors has become her love for the outdoors, and she loves taking him on walks…weather permitting…cue the wet dog smell.

In her past life, she worked as a barista, so when you come in and she asks if you want coffee, just remember that she’s somewhat of a professional. If you call the office and she’s not here, she’s most likely in Mexico with her husband spending time with her family. This might not be the industry she dreamt of working in as a kid, but God works in mysterious ways, and she couldn’t be more grateful for the opportunity to work with such amazing people and amazing clients. 

It may sound like a cliché, but Kylee can truly say what she does for a living is her passion. She graduated from Trinity Western University, a small Christian university in Langley, British Columbia, with a Bachelor of Business Administration, double specializing in Finance and Financial Planning. When she began her studies, her goal was to specialize in Finance, driven by an interest in the technical aspects of the markets and investing. Fortunately, she had an incredible professor with a passion for financial planning, and his influence led her to pursue the financial planning designation towards the end of her degree. During school and upon graduation, she worked in banking at various institutions, big and small, across Canada, as well as a local bank in Kitsap County. She was fortunate to learn about Wealth Solutions by Design at a conference, where she met Cat and decided to make the switch less than a year ago. (And, by 'make the switch,' we mean Tom chose to hire her.) One of her best traits is that she's like a sponge when it comes to knowledge – she loves soaking up insights from her superiors and learning as much as she can from every experience. She now gets to work with one of the brightest minds in this industry and looks forward to growing her career alongside Tom and the team at Wealth Solutions by Design.

All Kylee needs to say is that she's Canadian, and you should be able to sum up her character quickly. She's nice and says “sorry” a lot. She loved growing up in Southern Alberta and occasionally misses the snow – emphasis on occasionally. Being away from her family means they have more of an excuse to travel together, which is one of her favorite things to do when she's not working. She's a true homebody at heart, though, and would choose a good book and her couch over a trip any day of the week. She loves baking, shopping, spending time outdoors, playing cards with friends, and yapping the day away with Margie and Cat. She doesn’t want anyone to worry that she's a CFL fan – Canadian football doesn’t make any sense, and she was born to a Washington State native, so Seahawks football is in her blood. Kylee could not feel more blessed to have been led to this community and for the opportunity to work with this amazing team and incredible clients.  

Megan and Jeremy Hunt are the daughter and son-in-law of Tom, the dynamic duo behind Wealth Solutions by Design. Together, they handle much of the back-end operations, including preparing client updates, monitoring tax opportunities within portfolios, assisting with scheduling, researching investment recommendations, and ensuring the office runs smoothly so clients receive top-notch service.

Megan holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Elementary Education from Arizona State University, bringing a unique blend of organization, dedication, and attention to detail to her role.

Jeremy, with an educational background in Business and Finance, brings valuable skills to the team, particularly in optimizing workflows and maintaining high standards of accuracy in their day-to-day operations.

When they’re not at work, Megan and Jeremy can be found cheering on their two kids, Taytem and Deyton, at softball and baseball games. Living in Arizona, they thrive in the sunshine, enjoying hiking, fitness, and spending time outdoors, taking full advantage of all the beauty the desert has to offer.

Both are passionate about helping clients and making a positive impact in the financial world while maintaining a balance between their professional and personal lives.

A native of Port Orchard, WA, Emma was homeschooled by her mom until 11th grade, when she started attending Olympic College's Running Start program. Emma furthered her education by graduating from George Fox University with her degree in Business and Economics in 2024, summa cum laude. She then worked for her family for a year, helping with her grandmother's estate. When it came time to search for a job, Emma knew what she was looking for: an opportunity to help others succeed and reach their goals at a servant-hearted establishment that would put the client first. Wealth Solutions by Design was the answer. Since September 2025, Emma has steadily expanded her knowledge of the financial services industry while working as a Financial Planning Assistant to Thomas Deichert, CFP. She recently obtained her Series 7 and Series 66 licenses.

Outside of work, Emma loves antique shopping, singing in the Ladies' Ensemble at church, spending time with her family and pets, and attempting a new crochet stitch.

Originally a Pittsburgh native, Ryan attended school and played college football at Colgate University in Upstate New York. Excelling both on and off the field, he graduated in 2013 and began his career with Cigna and later New York Life. Focusing on disability insurance products, he gained experience in how financial planning can support people during life’s unexpected challenges.

During the height of the pandemic, Ryan returned home to help with his family’s furniture business, providing hands-on support through a challenging time and gaining a deeper appreciation for entrepreneurship and community. Recently, he made a big move to the Pacific Northwest, trading the rolling hills of Pennsylvania for mountain views and more favorable summer humidity.

Ryan maintains his Series 7 and Series 66 registrations. 

Outside of work, Ryan is most at home in the outdoors—whether fishing, exploring national parks, or finding new trails to get lost on.