About Us

At Breakwater, people come first.

Our focus is on you, your goals, and building a strong financial plan to achieve them. We make sure our clients and their loved ones are set up for success now, and well into the future. No matter what waves may come their way.

We are passionate about empowering people to reach their financial goals and ensuring that smart financial decisions are accessible to everyone.

Beth Steinhaus, CFP®

Principal Advisor
and Chief Compliance Officer

Addy Hill

Client Relationship Manager

Maya Smorodinsky

Client Relationship Manager

Custom photography by Jenny Jimenez

Beth Steinhaus

Designations and Degrees

  • Certified Financial Planner™ practitioner

Professional Memberships and Contributions

  • Seattle Neighborhood Group Treasurer, Board of Directors, Seattle, WA 2016-2023
  • Financial Planning Association, Member, 2014-present

Personal

Current volunteer – local elementary PTSA board vice president. Past volunteer – Seattle Humane Society and Seattle International Film Festival. I enjoy hiking, kayaking, paddle boarding and other outdoor activities. I am a reader of high and low-quality novels, an aspiring chef, a casual baker, and love live theatre, cinema, and traveling. I enjoy exploring the region with my husband and son and being involved in my local community.

Addy Hill

Designations and Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science, 2020, Texas A&M University – Texarkana, Texarkana, TX

Personal

Former volunteer at Texarkana Animal League and For the Sake of One. I enjoy road trips, reading, and going on adventures with friends. I love to try new cuisine and explore local restaurants.

Maya Smorodinsky

Designations and Degrees

  • English Professor, Shoreline Community College, 2014-2023
  • English Teaching Associate, University of Washington, 2008-2014
  • Master of Arts, 2009, University of Washington: English Language and Literature
  • Bachelor of Arts, 2005, Vassar College: Political Science

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Personal

Current volunteer for the Dearborn Park International School PTA. When I’m not spending time with my two littles, I enjoy lifting, ultimate frisbee, board games, and making spreadsheets.