About LifeFocus
Meet Bob and Seth.
Two CPAs, both Personal Financial Specialists, helping people nearing and in retirement lower taxes, invest smarter, and maximize income.
Robert Deal, CPA, PFS
Walla Walla
Bob founded LifeFocus in 2005. Before that, he was managing partner of Niemi, Holland & Scott, a regional accounting firm, and then president of the financial services affiliate of LeMaster & Daniels. He speaks often on retirement planning, tax-sensitive investing and asset allocation.
Bob grew up in the farming town of Pomeroy, Washington, and graduated summa cum laude from Washington State University.
Seth Deal, CPA, PFS
Olympia
Seth works with clients across Washington from Olympia. Before joining LifeFocus, he worked for the City of Olympia and Springbrook Software, which gave him a working knowledge of Washington’s state retirement plans and public employee benefits. He holds a master’s degree in fraud and forensic accounting from Florida Atlantic University.
Seth grew up in Waitsburg, Washington. He and his family spend their free time hiking and camping.