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Nathan Robert Walters

Advisor at Kestra Advisory — Poulsbo, WA

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Credentials

ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Experience

35 years

Location

Poulsbo, WA

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Kestra Advisory

Enterprise

Total advisors

1,484

Across 548 offices

Clients per advisor

78 High

Avg AUM per client

$618,892 High

HNW client ratio

23% Typical

About

Nathan Walters is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 35 years of industry experience, including roles at Commonwealth Financial Network, LPL Financial, and ownership of Walters Wealth Management LLC. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including plan sponsors and large institutional investors. The firm offers fiduciary consulting, plan-level investment advice, and utilizes multiple management platforms and third-party solutions within a supervisory framework.

Client services

Based on Kestra Advisory

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Based on Kestra Advisory

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Annuities Wealth management

Occupation focus

Based on Kestra Advisory

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees for financial planning and consulting typically range from $1,000 to $100,000, negotiated with the client.

Percentage

Start-up - $1,999,999: 1.50% $2,000,000 - $4,999,999: 1.25% $5,000,000 - $9,999,999: 1.00% $10,000,000 - $24,999,999: 0.75% $25,000,000+: 0.50%

Commissions

Commission-based compensation is available through affiliated broker-dealer Kestra IS; commissions and fees vary by product.

Project-based

Financial planning and consulting services may be charged on an hourly basis when applicable.

Subscriptions

Subscription fees may be charged monthly, quarterly, or semi-annually for financial planning or consulting services.

Other

Account minimum: $10,000 (minimum for AdvisorChoice platform, but may be waived) Minimum fee: Minimum annual account fees on AdvisorEnterprise platform: $60 (APM-Tickets), $95 (APM-Wrap), $75 (FSP and SMA), $350 (UMA) Fee-only: Flat fees generally range from $1,000 to $100,000 but can be more or less as negotiated. Financial planning and consulting fees can also be charged hourly, as a percentage of assets, flat fee, or subscription (e.g., monthly, quarterly).

Location

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Poulsbo, WA

Poulsbo WA

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Washington

Work history

35 years of industry experience

Kestra Investment Services, LLC

2026 - Present • 1 year

Poulsbo, WA

Kestra Advisory Services, LLC

2026 - Present • 1 year

Poulsbo, WA

Commonwealth Financial Network

2024 - 2026 • 2 years

Waltham, MA

LPL Financial

2018 - 2024 • 6 years

Mercer Island, WA

Walters Wealth Management Llc

2015 - 2026 • 11 years

Mercer Island, WA

Princor Financial Services Corp

2009 - 2018 • 9 years

Seattle, WA

Principal Life Insurance Co

2009 - 2018 • 9 years

Seattle, WA

PRUCO Securities, LLC.

2001 - 2009 • 8 years

Mercer Island, WA

Disclosures

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Series 63, Series 66

Bainbridge Island, WA

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Active portfolio management Income planning General retirement planning
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Shai W

Series 65

Suquamish, WA

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Active portfolio management
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Series 65

Edmonds, WA

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Active portfolio management Factor investing / smart beta
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Christopher F

Series 66, Series 65

Edmonds, WA

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Cash flow / budgeting Debt management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Retirement income strategy
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Gary H

Series 65

Bainbridge Island, WA

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Active portfolio management Passive / index investing
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Robyn M

Series 63, Series 66

Seattle, WA

PathMont Investment Management

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Options & derivatives strategies
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