Brian David Reed
Advisor at Empirical Wealth management — Seattle, WA
Data sourced from SEC public records (and other sources when available). Some details may be added by the advisor after claiming their profile. Refreshed daily • Updated today.
Data sourced from SEC public records (and other sources when available). Some details may be added by the advisor after claiming their profile. Refreshed daily • Updated today.
Credentials
CFP®, Series 65
Experience Industry experience
12 years
Location
Seattle, WA 98101
Empirical Wealth management
Multi-team
Brian Reed is a CFP® with 12 years of experience in financial advising, currently with Empirical Wealth Management in Seattle, where he has worked since 2015. He holds a Series 65 license and has spent his entire financial advisory career at Empirical Financial Services LLC, doing business as Empirical Wealth Management. Empirical Wealth Management serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pensions, and profit-sharing plans. The firm uses a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach with diversified model portfolios spanning 12–21 asset classes, and it offers comprehensive services including investment management, financial planning, tax preparation, and retirement plan consulting.
Based on Empirical Wealth management
Based on Empirical Wealth management
Fixed fees for certain stand-alone financial planning and tax preparation services; also subscription fee for estate planning tools (fees disclosed separately).
Starts at 1.00% annually and scales lower for higher asset levels, never exceeding 1.00%; rates are negotiable.
Empirical Insurance subsidiary charges commissions from insurance product sales; Empirical Properties agents earn commissions on real estate transactions.
Stand-alone financial planning services and tax preparation billed at hourly or fixed fee rates depending on scope and complexity.
Performance-based fees negotiated individually; generally recommended for clients with minimum $3,000,000 AUM; calculated as a percentage of capital appreciation quarterly, subject to high-water mark and other conditions.
Subscription license fees charged for third-party estate planning tools; fees disclosed separately and can be waived.
Account minimum: $3,000,000 Fee-only: Fees based on assets under management, billed quarterly in arrears using an average daily balance calculation; fees negotiable; minimum thresholds apply for inclusion of financial planning and executive consulting services.
Seattle, WA
1420 5th Ave, Suite 3150
Seattle WA 98101
Advisors at this office
38
California · Nevada · Texas · Washington
12 years of industry experience
Empirical Financial Services LLC d/b/a Empirical Wealth Mgmt
2015 - Present • 11 years
Seattle, WA
Exclamation point means they have disclosures of this type. Check mark means no disclosures of this type were found.
Is active or affiliated with:
Insurance agent
They sell insurance products and may earn commissions on those sales.
Lawyer
They provide legal services, typically billed separately.
Real estate agent
They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.
Is not active or affiliated with:
Broker-dealer / trader
They provide brokerage services and may earn transaction-based compensation in addition to advisory fees.
Bank
They're affiliated with a bank that may offer its own financial products and services.
Trust company
They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.
Fund sponsor
They manage or sponsor investment funds and may earn management or performance-based fees if clients invest in them.
Accountant / CPA / tax prep
They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.
Other specialized services
They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.
Not sure where to start?
We'll help you think it through—whether you ultimately need an advisor or not. Warmer helps you compare advisors clearly, so you can choose with confidence.
For advisor listings, we rely on sources including public filings and data provided by advisors, and we cannot guarantee that all information is current or accurate. Advisors are independent and may not have reviewed or updated this information. Please review an advisor's Form ADV and do your own diligence before deciding whether to work with them.
Advisor matching and referrals are provided by FinanceHQ LLC ("FHQ"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Warmer and an SEC-registered investment adviser. We may be compensated by participating advisors. You pay no fee to use our matching service, and advisor fees are not increased because of a referral. We do not supervise advisors, manage or hold assets, guarantee performance, or provide advice about specific investments.
By using our service, you agree to the Warmer Terms of Service and FHQ Advisory Agreement, and acknowledge Warmer's Privacy Policy. Please review FHQ's ADV Part 2A and Form CRS. Logos provided by Logo.dev
© 2026 Warmer Holdings Inc. ("Warmer")