We’re thrilled to announce that Alterra Advisors has been named the #1 Best Workplace in Washington by the Puget Sound Business Journal for the second year in a row!
This back-to-back honor is especially meaningful because it’s based entirely on feedback from our team. PSBJ’s annual Best Workplaces program surveys thousands of employees across the region, recognizing companies that foster exceptional culture, engagement, and trust. To be ranked at the top is both humbling and energizing.
We believe the best client experience starts with a team that feels valued, supported, and inspired. That’s why we’ve built a culture where people are encouraged to grow, empowered to lead, and celebrated all along the way.
To celebrate, we took the field at T-Mobile Park, surrounded by the energy of our team and the view of the stadium — a fitting backdrop for a milestone moment.
To our incredible team: thank you. This recognition is yours. You’ve made Alterra more than just a workplace — you’ve made it a community.
And to our clients and strategic partners: we’re grateful for your trust and partnership. Because building a legacy — ours and yours — takes a team worth believing in!
Sincerely,
Grant Monson, CEO
Recognition through awards is not an endorsement of any financial professional and should not be interpreted as a guarantee of future results.
Grant Monson
CFP®, CLU®, ChFC®
Partner, Financial Advisor
About the Author
Grant grew up on a working wheat farm in eastern Washington. Today, he credits his family – who still manage the farm – for preparing him to build a business serving others. His vision to lead Alterra is built on relentless dedication to the success of his clients and the team – his extended family.
Grant’s dad says that he hasn’t worked a day in his life because “it isn’t work when you love what you are doing.” When combined with his mom’s view that “helping others should be part of every day”, Grant’s view of financial planning comes into focus. Alterra Advisors is very much a reflection of Monson family values.
Grant earned a bachelor’s degree in business and a master’s in economics at Washington State University. He launched his own financial advising practice over a decade ago, an entrepreneurial quest has become one of the most impactful things in Grant’s life. He loves coordinating the complex financial lives of business owners, bringing a depth of understanding that is rooted in his family’s own experience.
The “Alterra” name was coined by joining the Latin roots “alter”, the origin of the word “altruism” with “terra” meaning earth or land. This name reflects the company philosophy of “clients before profits” and providing firmly grounded advice.
