Large-firm, exec comp design financial advisors in Bellevue, 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 instead of a complex benefit that requires careful tax and timing strategies. Large-firm advisors often have access to broader resources and specialized teams, which can be helpful for complex compensation structures.
- Tax-aware structuring. Ask how they navigate federal income tax and Washington’s capital gains tax when planning your exec comp.
- Vesting and exercise timing. Confirm they help you decide when to exercise options or sell shares to optimize tax outcomes.
- Integration with overall plan. See if they coordinate your exec comp design with your broader financial and retirement goals.
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, making her well-suited for managing complex stock options and RSUs in Bellevue, WA. With a Series 66 credential and experience at Microsoft, she offers insights into technology professionals' needs, while Edward Jones provides large-firm resources and a comprehensive wealth management approach with fees up to 1.35% annually.
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 at Fidelity, a large firm in Bellevue, WA, with 27 years of industry experience and expertise in stock option exercise strategy and startup equity planning. His long tenure at Fidelity and focus on aligning exec comp with broader financial goals distinguish him from other advisors who may lack such deep firm resources and seasoned insight.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $234,793
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Jay E E
Series 63, Series 65
Seattle, WA
Merrill
Jay E Emmingham at Merrill in Seattle offers expertise in executive compensation design within a large-firm setting, ideal for managing complex stock options and RSUs. With six years of experience, he integrates tax-aware strategies and collaborates with specialists to align exec comp with broader financial goals, serving executives and business owners with a 1.10% AUM fee for accounts under $2 million.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $860,085
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