Dave M. Valdez

Dave M. Valdez is an experienced professional currently serving as Chief Operating Officer and Partner at Alaska Wealth Advisors since January 2023, and previously held various significant positions in the United States Air Force from September 2010, including Deputy Inspector General and Deputy Director J4. Additionally, Valdez is an Executive Board Member at Bean's Cafe, contributing to the mission of combating hunger and promoting self-sufficiency. Valdez has served as Director at Arbor Capital Management Inc., focusing on wealth strategy and financial planning, and held multiple management roles at Charles Schwab from June 2011 to December 2021, ascending from Financial Consultant to Institutional Relationship Manager. Valdez's educational background includes a BA in Finance from the Albers School of Business and Economics at Seattle University and an MBA in Finance from the University of Alaska Anchorage College of Business and Public Policy, along with various military leadership training programs.