Rooted & Rising: Financial Sovereignty Conference

Plant. Prosper. Preserve. Pass It On.

Black Women’s Collective Snohomish County, in collaboration with NAACP Snohomish County, presented Rooted & Rising: Financial Sovereignty Conference, a one-day gathering with knowledge, tools, and trusted connections to build wealth, protect it, and create lasting legacy.

When: Saturday, September 19, 2026, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (doors opened at 9:15 AM)
Where: Edmonds Waterfront Center, 220 Railroad Ave, Edmonds, WA 98020

Three Phases. One Empowering Journey.

• Phase 1: Build the Foundation – Income, budgeting, credit, benefits, and financial basics.
• Phase 2: Grow & Protect Wealth – Homeownership, investing, business ownership, and asset protection.
• Phase 3: Preserve & Transfer Legacy – Estate planning, wealth transfer, and impact for future generations.

What to Expect

• Expert-led sessions and practical tools
• Breakout tracks for every stage of the financial journey
• Resources from trusted organizations
• Networking and community connection

Black Women’s Collective Snohomish County: Founding Circle

Annie Cole, JD · Cynthia Andrews · Demi Chatters · Sojn Hudson · Rev. Leilani Miller · Dr. Monica Meadows · Serenity Greene · Dr. Janice Greene

Featured Speakers & Community Partners

• Debra Smiley, CTFA, ATFA – Wealth Manager and Trust Services, LNW
• Marie Armitage, MBA – Goal Strategist and Coach, Ease Joy Coaching
• Brooks Glenn – Real Estate Broker, Windermere / Black Home Initiative
• Keith Armstrong, Esq. – Managing Attorney, Strong International Law Group
• Michael Chong – VP and Branch Manager, 1st Security Bank of Washington
• Angela Smith – Homeownership Outreach, WA Housing Finance Comm.
• Nashika Stanbro – Organizational Strategy, WA Housing Finance Comm.
• Jessica Talton – Mortgage Originator, Movement Mortgage
• Liv Lanza – Program Officer, LISC Puget Sound
• Ethan Paisley – Financial Coach and Community Educator, Workforce Snohomish
• Jared Schapiro – Director of Financial Empowerment, Workforce Snohomish

You belong here. Your wealth. Your legacy. Your future.

A movement. A community. A future we build together.

Presented with grant support from the Community Foundation of Snohomish County through the Taylor Family Foundation fund.