Billy Howard

About Billy Howard

Billy Howard boasts 14 years in wealth management, serving as a trusted advisor to executives and families, guiding them through financial planning intricacies. He brings a wealth of expertise from his work with three nationally recognized firms, specializing in safeguarding cherished assets. Beyond finance, Billy has deep ties to the art world, founding two art-based businesses and earning recognition as a Master at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln in 2008. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) from the same university (1992) and a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) from the University of Washington (1994). Billy actively engages with the arts, having served on the Board of Trustees at the Seattle Art Museum. He\'s been President of the Seattle Art Museum Contemporary Art Council and the Seattle Art Dealers Association (SADA). Additionally, he has contributed his expertise as a Board Member for Pottery Northwest. Outside his professional and artistic pursuits, Billy cherishes his role as a father, supporting his Junior and Senior at Roosevelt High School. He shares dreams of global travel with his adventurous spouse, a travel curator. In summary, Billy seamlessly navigates finance and art, excelling in both through his expertise, leadership, and unwavering commitment to family and community.

Experience

1. Executive Director

   Avantia A Family Office

   Sep 2023 — Present · Bellevue, WA, US

   Billy Howard boasts 14 years in wealth management, serving as a trusted advisor to executives and families, guiding them through financial planning intricacies. He brings a wealth of expertise from his work with three nationally recognized firms, specializing in safeguarding cherished assets.Beyond finance, Billy has deep ties to the art world, founding two art-based businesses and earning recognition as a Master at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln in 2008. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) from the same university (1992) and a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) from the University of Washington (1994).Billy actively engages with the arts, having served on the Board of Trustees at the Seattle Art Museum. He\'s been President of the Seattle Art Museum Contemporary Art Council and the Seattle Art Dealers Association (SADA). Additionally, he has contributed his expertise as a Board Member for Pottery Northwest.Outside his professional and artistic pursuits, Billy cherishes his role as a father, supporting his Junior and Senior at Roosevelt High School. He shares dreams of global travel with his adventurous spouse, a travel curator.In summary, Billy seamlessly navigates finance and art, excelling in both through his expertise, leadership, and unwavering commitment to family and community.

Education

• University of Nebraska-Lincoln

  BFA, Art & Art History, Filmmaking

• University of Washington

  MFA, Art & Art History

• Sotra Videregående

  Norwegian Language and Literature