Our team

Susie Leifheit has obtained the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional designation and is a founding team member of Pacific Northwest Consultants. She works with a variety of clients and specializes in retirement income planning, holistic financial planning, charitable giving, trusts and guardianships. Susie came to Thrivent in search of a meaningful career that combined her passion for building long-term relationships with her talent for complex analysis. Susie enjoys sharing information and resources with her clients to help them create a meaningful financial plan. She is dedicated to empowering individuals and families to make informed decisions and gain confidence in their financial future.  

Outside of work, Susie loves to travel, spend time outdoors, woodwork, paint and take her golden retriever Finley to the local Children's Hospital. She also enjoys supporting local organizations that positively impact the lives of others.  

Steven Egland is an Associate Wealth Advisor and founding team member of Pacific Northwest Consultants. As an associate who has the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional designation, he focuses on helping people who are 10 years on either side of retirement and seeking a work-optional lifestyle with a reliable retirement income strategy. He works with clients to develop a personalized approach to retirement, with an eye toward the future transfer of wealth in a tax-efficient manner.

When he’s not working, Steve and his wife, Christina, enjoy skiing, outdoor activities and traveling. Steve also loves helping others and seeks opportunities to serve.

Lauren is our initial point of contact for incoming clients and client requests. She aims to make clients feel valued and supported as they navigate their financial journey. Lauren is also responsible for helping clients with Thrivent's generosity programs, such as Thrivent Action Teams and Thrivent Choice Dollars®, and she loves helping clients make a difference in our community.  

Lauren and her husband moved to Liberty Lake in 2019 to be near their two daughters and five grandkids (so far). Her free time is spent having fun with the “little ones,” doing dance exercise, exploring new places and enjoying everything the Northwest has to offer.

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