Exhibit 99.906


I, William G. Papesh, principal executive officer of the WM Strategic Asset
Management Portfolios, LLC (the "Portfolios"), certify that:

1. The Form N-CSR of the Funds for the period ended April 30, 2005 fully
complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934; and

2. The information contained in the Form N-CSR of the Funds for the period ended
April 30, 2005 fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial
condition and results of operations of the Funds.

Date: July 7, 2005

/s/William G. Papesh

President and Chief Executive Officer

Principal Executive Officer


                                                                  Exhibit 99.906


I, Jeffrey L. Lunzer, principal financial officer of the WM Strategic Asset
Management Portfolios, LLC (the "Portfolios"), certify that:

1. The Form N-CSR of the Funds for the period ended April 30, 2005 fully
complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934; and

2. The information contained in the Form N-CSR of the Funds for the period ended
April 30, 2005 fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial
condition and results of operations of the Funds.

Date: July 7, 2005

/s/ Jeffrey L. Lunzer

Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer

Principal Financial Officer