Trusted experts who put people first.
Our team of qualified financial advisors have your best interests in mind and the skills and expertise to help you reach your financial goals.
We’re experienced professionals. But more importantly, we’re trusted financial experts who can guide you along the path to life’s most valuable moments.
We work as a team, not individual brokers, so that clients can benefit from our combined expertise and proven tactics.
Learn more about our team of trusted financial analysts and advisors below.
Steve Larson
Shareholder
Chairman
Registered Representative
Investment Adviser Representative
Steve Larson joined the firm in 1982. He is a General and Municipal Securities Principal.
Steve graduated from the University of Idaho in 1975. He has served on the District Business Conduct Committee, District 3 of the National Association of Securities Dealers and has been a member of the Board of Directors of the Securities Industry Association in New York.
He is member of Rotary International and past President of Spokane Rotary South, CCS Foundation Board of Directors, Sacred Heart Hospital Foundation Investment Committee, and former Board Member of the Inland Northwest Community Foundation.
John Larson
Shareholder
CEO/President
Registered Representative
Investment Adviser Representative
John joined the firm in 1985. He graduated from Washington State University in 1980.
He is a member of Friends of the Centennial Trail, WSU Alumni Association and Manito Golf and Country Club. He is a past president of Rotary and recently served on the Board of Directors of the Centennial Trail. He enjoys golfing, skiing and cycling.
Tom McDonald
Shareholder
Executive Vice President & CFO
Registered Representative
Tom joined the firm in 1991. He is a Licensed Principal and Financial and Operational Principal.
He graduated from Eastern Washington University in 1988. He has served as Vice Chairman for the N.A.S.D. District 3 Committee and as N.A.S.D. Committee Member. He is a member the Spokane Club, an avid community volunteer and stays active running, cycling and playing tennis.
Monique Corigliano CPA, CFP®
Shareholder
Registered Representative
Investment Adviser Representative
Monique joined RM in 2000. She is a native of Spokane and a graduate from Eastern Washington University. She is a CPA and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional.
She is a current member and past-president of the Spokane Estate Planning Council and a member of the American Institute of CPAs. She has served on various local nonprofit boards in different rolls. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, exercise and travel.
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP® , CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM and federally registered CFP (with flame design) in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.
Thomas Kendall
Registered Representative
Investment Adviser Representative
Tom joined the firm in 2000. He is also a licensed Insurance Producer for the state of Washington. He graduated from Eastern Washington University in 1998.
Tom is a past member of the Spokane Estate Planning Council and has served as a trustee of the Catholic Foundation and as president of its Finance Committee. He also served as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Immaculate Heart Retreat Center. In his free time, Tom sings and plays guitar. He and his wife Gayla, both born and raised in Spokane, enjoy travelling and attending Gonzaga Bulldog basketball games.
Mark Calkins
Registered Representative
Investment Adviser Representative
Mark joined the firm in 2014. He graduated from Indiana University in 2003 where he played baseball for the Hoosiers.
Prior to joining RM, Mark worked for Stryker Corporation for 11 years holding several sales leadership positions to include the Director of Sales for the Western U.S. where he oversaw 13 Regional Sales Managers and 140 Sales Representatives. Mark currently serves as an Advisor to the Chase Youth Foundation. He enjoys spending time with his family and living an active lifestyle with interests in cycling, skiing and golfing.
Alex LeFriec
Registered Representative
Investment Adviser Representative
Alex joined the firm in 2016. He graduated from Washington State University, where he was president of the cycling team.
Prior to joining RM, Alex spent several years in media, including time as a field reporter for KXLY-4 News. Alex enjoys golfing and running, and currently serves as a Trustee on the Joya Child and Family Development Foundation Board.
JM Larson
Registered Representative
Investment Adviser Representative
JM joined the firm in 2022. He graduated from the University of Washington in 2016.
Prior to joining Richards Merrill, JM spent the previous six years at Stryker Corporation where he held several positions across the Sales and Marketing functions. Born and raised in Spokane, JM and his wife Madison are excited to be back home in the Pacific Northwest. They enjoy skiing, golfing, and spending time at the lake.