Large-firm, liquidity event planning financial advisors in Bremerton, 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 recently sold a business, received a large stock payout, or are about to cash out a significant investment, you need a liquidity event planning advisor to help manage the financial impact. Without expert guidance, you might overlook tax strategies or timing that could cost you more than necessary. Large-firm advisors often have access to broader resources and teams that can support complex transactions.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm how they address federal income tax and Washington's 7% capital gains tax on large profits, not just the absence of state income tax.
- Timing strategies. Ask how they plan the sale or payout timing to optimize your tax position and cash flow.
- Investment transition. Understand their approach to reinvesting proceeds while balancing risk and liquidity needs.
- Coordination with specialists. Check if they collaborate with tax professionals and legal advisors to cover all angles of your liquidity event.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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James F
Series 63
Bellevue, WA
Merrill
James Ferguson's expertise in liquidity event planning is well-suited for managing large stock payouts, especially for technology executives and mid-career professionals. With 39 years of experience at Merrill, a large firm, he offers a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million and emphasizes balancing risk and diversification, distinguishing him from other advisors in the Bremerton area.
Experience: 39 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Joseph M
Series 63, Series 66
Seattle, WA
Fidelity
Joseph Murphy specializes in liquidity event planning and retirement income strategy, supported by six years of industry experience and credentials including Series 63 and 66 licenses. Based in Seattle with Fidelity, a large firm, he offers access to extensive resources and supports self-directed investors, distinguishing him from others by combining broad firm capabilities with a focus on college savings and income planning.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $234,793
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Shawna S
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66
Belfair, WA
Edward Jones
Shawna Stice Hawley specializes in liquidity event planning and startup equity, supported by 15 years of experience and CFP® certification at Edward Jones, a large firm with extensive resources. Her approach includes managing business ownership considerations and intergenerational family needs, with a fee structure up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing her from others by combining deep local knowledge with broad firm capabilities.
Experience: 15 years
Avg account: $246,728
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