Cassandra Spitzer has been hired as a financial adviser at Waddell & Reed in Bellingham.

Spitzer previously worked for Edward Jones in the same capacity. Her resume also includes experience at LPL Financial, Taylor Industries and Lenhoff Senior Planning.

Spitzer earned a bachelor’s degree from UCLA, and an MBA from San Diego State University.

Waddell & Reed’s Bellingham office is located in Suite 104 at Pacific Meridian Plaza, 4164 Meridian St. The firm, which has more than 250 offices nationwide, offers investment products and services, as well as insurance products through partner providers.