Dedicated Professionals
Our team of experienced, knowledgeable, and compassionate professionals supports Sally in bringing you the planning and investment advice to help reach your aspirations.
Sally McCray, CFP®, CPA, CFS
Founder
Sally is “planning-focused,” both in her personal life and as a financial planning professional. That’s why for more than 25 years she has worked well with individuals, families, and small business owners who want a long-term financial strategy that’s built around their unique goals and circumstances.
Sally earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Kansas. She began her career in 1979 working in business consulting, and in 1986 she began her independent advisory business.
Sally is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® practitioner, a Certified Public Accountant, and a Certified Fund Specialist. Because she is both a financial planner and an accountant, Sally brings experience in multiple aspects of financial planning. She applies a structured approach to planning for the future and supporting financial decision-making.
Over the years, Sally has intentionally kept her practice small, so she has the time and capacity to devote to each of her clients. “I want to deeply understand their needs, situations, challenges, and dreams. When they work with me, I am their primary contact. That is the key to consistent, focused financial advice,” she says.
Sally is active in professional and community service organizations, including the Financial Planning Association and the Women’s University Club. She has served on the board of the East King County Estate Planning Council and as vice president of finance for the Junior League of Seattle.
Sally holds the FINRA Series 7 and 63 securities registrations and is insurance licensed in life and health in Washington state.
In 2020, Sally joined forces with Ann Novosel, CFP®, Stephanie Shinn, CFP®, and Tamara Morse, CFP®, to expand Financial Advisory Partners. The partners offer their clients the benefits of their combined years of experience, knowledge, and strategic thinking.
Sally enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband, Dave, and their two adult children. She also looks forward to someday reigniting her passion for backpacking and biking trips.
Hannah Ahmed, CAP®, CDFA®, CFP®
Senior Wealth Advisor
Hannah has been working with individuals and families since 2005 to bring clarity to their financial lives. She helps clients navigate complexity by creating thoughtful, personalized strategies aligned with their goals, values, and life transitions.
Her approach combines disciplined planning with a deep understanding of what truly matters to each client, integrating investment management, tax planning, risk mitigation, and estate strategies into a cohesive plan. She does this with a focus on transparency, education, and long-term partnership.
Hannah believes great planning goes beyond numbers. It’s about building strong client relationships, offering perspective, and helping clients make informed decisions as they navigate different stages of life.
Hannah is a Certified Financial Planner®, Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® and a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®. She also holds the Series 7, 63 and 65.
Outside of work, Hannah enjoys spending time with her friends, family and dog, Hank. Hannah grew up in MT and is passionate about all things outdoors, travel, food and music.
Nicki Schaff, CFP®
Financial Advisor
Nicki has always had a desire to help others and an interest in financial matters, which led her to begin her career in the financial services industry in 2012. She joined Financial Advisory Partners in 2013 and has been a valued member of the team ever since. Nicki is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® practitioner and holds the FINRA Series 7 and 66 securities registrations. She goes above and beyond for clients each day. Seeing the meaningful impact financial guidance can have in helping people achieve their dreams and the ability to spend more time doing what they love is what sparked—and continues to fuel—her passion for the industry.
Outside of work, Nicki enjoys spending time with her husband, Brian, their three young children, and their golden retriever, Penni. As a family, they love attending baseball games, spending time at the beach, and are working toward a bucket-list goal of visiting every MLB ballpark in the country. With the kids now involved in a full lineup of sports and activities, most of their free time is happily spent on the go, cheering from the sidelines.
Lisa Lewis
Director of Operations
As Director of Operations, Lisa leads the essential “behind-the-scenes” functions that power the client experience. She brings a broad range of experience to her role, including owning and managing her own businesses and earlier work within a CPA office—backgrounds that have shaped her disciplined, hands-on, and solution-oriented approach. She is passionate about building operational systems that prioritize clients’ peace of mind, while mentoring colleagues and fostering a lasting culture of service excellence.
She ensures the precise execution of complex financial movements, including Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs), Roth conversions, and specialized portfolio structures such as bond ladders and cash flow strategies, maintaining accuracy and consistency across all operations. She also plays a key role in the firm’s day-to-day efficiency, managing high-priority wire transfers, supporting advisors with sophisticated reporting for client meetings, and continually refining processes to enhance clarity for the team and a seamless experience for the families the firm serves.
Outside of work, Lisa enjoys visiting family in Montana, where her two grown children, grandchildren, and parents live. She also enjoys Pacific Northwest outdoor activities such as cycling and hiking, and spending time with her Yorkie, Mojo.
Vanessa Oddo
Director of Client Services
Vanessa joined our team in February 2020 and brings over 30 years of customer service experience. She focuses on client needs in detail, supporting the processing and completion of requests in a timely manner. Her passion for helping people goes above and beyond. Vanessa thrives in our busy environment and enjoys getting to know everyone to assist with any account-related questions and concerns.
In her free time, Vanessa and her husband, Angelo, love traveling and experiencing new things together. They enjoy finding unique places to explore and share a love of food, live music, and performing arts. They have a very active dog named Zeke and a cat who thinks she is a dog named Cleo. Each has a unique personality, so there are no dull moments at home, with many stories, photos, and videos to share with family and friends!