Derek Lew, CFP®

Client Associate

Derek Lew is a Client Associate at Laird Norton Wetherby, where he supports wealth management teams in delivering personalized service and building long-term client relationships.

Prior to joining LNW, Derek was a Financial Planner at Red Crane Wealth Management, where he helped clients develop financial plans aligned with their values and long-term goals. Earlier in his career, he provided investment education and retirement planning support for public sector employees and retirement plan participants.

Take a first step and see where it leads. The direction isn’t important yet.
- Rick Rubin
Designations and Education
  • BA in Rhetoric and Communication with a minor in Sociology – University of California, Davis
Personal Passion

Volunteering with the local city animal shelter walking dogs, being active outdoors, reading about psychology, entrepreneurship, and mindfulness, and listening to podcasts about investing, social science, business, and technology.