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Troy Sapp

CCO, CEO, COO, Clo at Commencement Financial Planning in Lakewood, WA

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Troy Sapp is CCO, CEO, COO, Clo of Commencement Financial Planning LLC, an investment adviser managing $122M, and works from its Lakewood, WA office. Troy Sapp has been registered as an investment adviser representative through Commencement Financial Planning since 18 June 2010 and has 16 years in the industry across 1 firm.

16
Years in industry
16
Years at firm
1
Adviser firms
1
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Troy Sapp has been CCO, CEO, COO, Clo of Commencement Financial Planning since April 2010, is a control person of the firm and directly owns 75% or more of it. Troy Sapp holds a Bachelor of Science in Business, Accounting from the University of Minnesota.

Commencement Financial Planning LLC is a firm with $122M under management, 46 clients and 1 adviser in one office, as of its March 2026 filing.

Troy Sapp is Financial Consultant of Commencement Financial Planning LLC, based in Tacoma, WA. He formed the firm after 14 years providing wealth management, trust administration, estate planning and tax compliance services at a multi-generational single family office in the PNW. He worked as a Financial Consultant for the Weyerhaeuser family at Fiduciary Counselling, Inc. from 1996 to 2010.

  1. – present · 16 years
    Lakewood, WA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 154056

Credentials and registrations

Professional designations

Listed by Commencement Financial Planning

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)

Investment adviser representative registrations

Troy Sapp is registered as an investment adviser representative in Washington, since June 2010.

  • WashingtonSince 18 June 2010

Examinations

No examinations are on Troy Sapp’s record.

Key facts

Full name
Troy Aaron Sapp
CRD
5803551
Role
CCO, CEO, COO, Clo
Office
Lakewood, WA
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
June 2010
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Troy Sapp work?

Troy Sapp has been CCO, CEO, COO, Clo of Commencement Financial Planning LLC since April 2010, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 23 March 2026

Is Troy Sapp a financial advisor?

Yes. Troy Sapp has a current investment-adviser registration in Washington, through Commencement Financial Planning since June 2010.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Troy Sapp have?

Troy Sapp has 16 years in the financial industry, since June 2010, across 1 adviser firm.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Troy Sapp based?

Troy Sapp’s registered office is in Lakewood, WA.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Troy Sapp registered with FINRA?

No. Troy Sapp has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Troy Sapp a CFP?

Commencement Financial Planning lists Troy Sapp with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.

Source: Troy Sapp CPA, CFP® biography, commencefp.com

How can I verify Troy Sapp’s record?

Search CRD 5803551 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Troy Sapp’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 5803551, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Commencement Financial Planning LLC, filed 23 March 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. Commencement Financial Planning team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards.