Dave M. Valdez

Dave M. Valdez currently serves as Chief Operating Officer at Alaska Wealth Advisors since January 2023 and as an Executive Board Member for Bean's Cafe. Valdez's military career with the United States Air Force has spanned over a decade, with roles including Deputy Inspector General and various positions within Joint Force Headquarters Alaska. Valdez's extensive financial expertise was further developed at Arbor Capital Management, Inc. as Director and at Charles Schwab, where a progressive career included roles as an Institutional Relationship Manager and Regional Manager. Academically, Valdez holds 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, complemented by advanced military education.