Large-firm, exec comp design financial advisors in Auburn, WA
The right financial advisor for you depends on how you weigh location, expertise, experience, the clients they typically serve, and how they work with you.
If you have executive compensation like stock options or restricted stock units (RSUs), you need an advisor who understands how to design these plans to fit your financial goals. A common mistake is treating exec comp as just extra income, rather than a complex part of your overall wealth strategy.
- Plan customization. Look for advisors who tailor exec comp structures to your career stage and tax situation, not one-size-fits-all solutions.
- Tax-aware design. Since Washington taxes long-term capital gains but not wages, ask how they balance federal and state tax impacts in your compensation plan.
- Integration with benefits. Confirm they consider how exec comp interacts with your retirement plans and other employee benefits.
- Large-firm resources. Advisors at large firms often have access to specialized tools and teams that can support complex exec comp design.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Kristi Y
Series 66
North Bend, WA
Edward Jones
Kristi Yankacy specializes in executive compensation design and startup equity planning, supported by Edward Jones' large-firm resources in Auburn, WA. With Series 66 credentials and a background at Microsoft, she offers insights into technology professionals' needs, charging up to 1.35% annually, which may differ from other advisors' fee structures or client focuses.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $246,728
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Keith W
Series 63, Series 66
Bellevue, WA
Fidelity
Keith Woodcox specializes in executive compensation design and related strategies like stock option exercise and startup equity planning, supported by 27 years of industry experience at Fidelity, a large firm with extensive resources. Based in Bellevue, WA, he combines his seasoned expertise with a client-focused approach, emphasizing personalized financial clarity beyond standard planning, which distinguishes him from other advisors in the Auburn area.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $234,793
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Jay E E
Series 63, Series 65
Seattle, WA
Merrill
Jay E Emmingham specializes in executive compensation design at Merrill, a large firm with extensive resources, making him well-equipped to tailor complex compensation plans for executives in the Seattle area. With six years of experience, Series 63 and 65 licenses, and a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million, he also serves women professionals and founders, collaborating closely with tax and legal teams to integrate exec comp with broader wealth management.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $860,085
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