Batik Financial is a boutique financial planning firm based in Tacoma, Washington, specializing in serving K–12 school teachers, school professionals, independent schools, and small businesses. Founded by Steve Sarwono, a Certified Financial Planner™ and MBA graduate, the firm focuses on helping clients achieve financial independence and reach their retirement goals. Batik Financial offers personalized services, including retirement planning, debt management, and understanding workplace benefits like the Washington Teachers Retirement System (WA TRS) and Social Security. The firm’s approach is inspired by the traditional Indonesian art of batik, symbolizing the creation of unique, handcrafted financial plans tailored to each client’s needs.