Nearly 25 Years of Experience. Now Teaching Teens.
Bryan Knutson, CFP® brings decades of wealth management expertise to the classroom — because the teens who need it most rarely have access to it.
Bryan Knutson, CFP®
With nearly 25 years of experience in wealth management, portfolio management, and investment research, Bryan has built a depth of knowledge most adults never acquire — let alone share with teenagers.
His mission is to change that. Money Skills WA exists to give teens the foundational financial skills their schools aren't teaching: savings habits, credit fundamentals, budgeting frameworks, and a clear understanding of how investing actually works.
Bryan grew up in Bellevue, WA, and graduated from Dartmouth College with a degree in History. He later returned to the Puget Sound region where he now lives in Seattle with his wife Emilie (a fellow Dartmouth grad) and their two daughters.
When he's not in the classroom, Bryan and his family love exploring the outdoors — including long-distance trails like the Wonderland Trail around Mount Rainier.
What Makes These Workshops Different
Foundational Knowledge
Teens learn what actually matters — budgeting, credit, investing basics, and how to think about money long-term. No fluff, no jargon. Just the skills they'll use for life.
In-Person Only
Every session is held face-to-face in small groups of up to 10 students. Real conversations, real questions, real learning — not a passive online course they'll skip halfway through.
Conflict-Free
Money Skills WA has no sponsors, no product upsells, and no financial firm behind it. Bryan teaches what's right for teens — period. Parents can trust that completely.
Confidence Before the Stakes Get High
Throughout his career, Bryan observed the same pattern: people who learned good money habits early were far more confident navigating financial decisions later. Those who didn't were playing catch-up.
Teens face student loans, first paychecks, and investment decisions before most are ready. Bryan's workshops are designed to change that — giving every student the tools to make smarter choices before the consequences get real.
~25 yrs
Industry experience
CFP®
Certified Financial Planner™
Up to 10
Students per session
100%
Conflict-free & independent
Frequently Asked Questions
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