Katie joined Badgley Phelps in 2017 as a Research Analyst to further her career in a way that would provide more direct connection with clients. She enjoys the intellectual challenge of researching and recommending stocks, and also finds great satisfaction in seeing those investments help clients achieve their financial goals. "Work hard, be kind, and give thanks. At the end of the day, you'll never regret doing any of these."Katie started her career in the marketing department of Touchstone Investments in Cincinnati, OH and later joined Rainier Investment Management in Seattle. During her eight years there, Katie moved from a marketing associate role to an institutional equity research anal