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.

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Brian G

Series 66

Port Orchard, WA

Accurate Wealth Management, LLC

Brian George is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with Accurate Wealth Management, LLC and AAG Capital, Inc., and has previously worked at firms including Wells Fargo Clearing, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Edward Jones. Since 2021, he has been involved with the Charitable Planning Network, assisting nonprofit organizations with non-cash fundraising. Accurate Wealth Management, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and educational services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charities, and corporations. The firm emphasizes value, safety, quality, and risk control in individualized asset allocations and manages approximately $1.71 billion in assets, offering a variety of investment options including mutual funds, alternative investments, and cryptocurrency.

Concentrated stock management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Annuities Founder/Business Owner Executive
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David C

Series 63, Series 65

Bremerton, WA

LPL Financial

David Coulter is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bremerton, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation, Merrill, and other firms. He is also involved in selling fixed annuities and various insurance products. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive

Teresa B

CFP®, Series 66

Port Orchard, WA

Edward Jones

Teresa Bryant is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Port Orchard, WA, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations and bringing 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Bryant is also the owner of Inspirational Ventures LLC, an investment property business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and investment options, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Retirement income strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Military & Veterans
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Harry K

Series 63, Series 66

Port Orchard, WA

Cetera

Harry Keppert Jr. is a financial advisor at Cetera with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services. In addition to his advisory work, he owns and operates Advanced Financial Tax, LLC, providing accounting and tax preparation services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with access to multiple investment managers and program structures.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Robert N

Series 66

Port Orchard, WA

Morgan Stanley

Robert Nelson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Nelson is also the sole proprietor of Paralis LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools such as Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations.

General estate planning guidance

Sarah B

Series 66

Monroe, GA

Edward Jones

Sarah Brown is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Monroe, GA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Georgia College & State University and the Walton County School District. She also has experience with Peachy Keen. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Wealth management Business ownership considerations General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Women Professionals Women's Finance

Andrew G

Series 66

Cincinnati, OH

Merrill

Andrew Grombala is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on serving corporate executives and high-earning professionals who have complex compensation structures, including equity awards such as RSUs, stock options, ESPP programs, deferred compensation packages, and performance awards. In his role, he helps clients manage concentration risk, reduce tax implications, and align their equity compensation with long-term, goals-based wealth strategies. Since entering the industry in 2017, Andrew has adopted a structured, plan-first approach that incorporates compensation, cash flow, family priorities, retirement planning, and overall risk management. He guides clients through various financial events, including vesting, diversification, liquidity management, and retirement income planning. His expertise extends to executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, portfolio management services, and tax minimization. Andrew holds FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 registrations and is licensed in Accident & Health, Life, and Variable Insurance. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, where he also competed as a student-athlete in football and lacrosse. He resides in Anderson Township with his wife and two children. Outside of work, Andrew enjoys boating, golfing, football, ice hockey, music, and spending time with his family.

Exec comp design Stock option exercise strategy Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Liquidity event planning Concentrated stock management Executive Parents
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Sherry N

Series 66

New Braunfels, TX

Authentikos Wealth Advisory LLC

Sherry Neeley is a financial advisor at Authentikos Wealth Advisory LLC with three years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Authentikos in 2025, she worked at First Command Insurance Services and related entities from 2022 to 2025. Outside of her advisory role, she provides educational consulting as a Special Education Advocate for parents of special needs children. Authentikos Wealth Advisory LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individuals and retirement plans, with offerings that include discretionary portfolio management, written financial plans, and access to model-portfolio solutions implemented on a wrap-fee platform. The firm customizes portfolio allocations based on clients’ goals and risk tolerances using fundamental, cyclical, and technical analysis across a broad range of investments.

Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Liquidity event planning Business succession planning Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Perrin B

Series 65

Charlotte, NC

Apollon Wealth Management, LLC

Perrin Berry is a financial advisor at Apollon Wealth Management, LLC with a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Crisp Event Rentals, Modern Woodmen, and the Secretary of State's Office. Apollon Wealth Management is an SEC-registered multi-team firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan advisory, sub-advisory, and consulting services, combining centrally managed model strategies with locally managed portfolios tailored through a comprehensive oversight structure.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Business exit / sale strategy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner
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Heather R

CFP®, Series 65

Camp Hill, PA

River Wealth Advisors LLC

Heather Rivas is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed advisor with River Wealth Advisors LLC, where she has worked for four years. She has a total of 11 years of industry experience, including seven years at PSECU prior to joining River Wealth Advisors. River Wealth Advisors offers discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, investment consulting, and retirement-plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and plan sponsors. The firm uses a fundamentally oriented, customized investment approach and conducts regular portfolio monitoring and formal reviews.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Liquidity event planning Wealth management Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Jeffrey P

Series 66

Dacula, GA

Merrill

Jeffrey Park is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and affiliated firms since 2011, including roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he is a sole owner and co-owner of family rental properties in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Scott M

Series 63, Series 65

New York, NY

Morgan Stanley

Scott Mahoney is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Giants Foot Cubed LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured planning tools and broad investment resources.

General estate planning guidance
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Elizabeth B

Series 66

New York, NY

J.P. Morgan Securities

Elizabeth Brown is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in New York, NY, where she has worked since 2012. She has 26 years of industry experience. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Wesley P

Series 63, Series 66

Fort Worth, TX

Wells Fargo Clearing

Wesley Pool is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC for seven years. Outside of finance, he has been involved with #TagMeBro LLC and Fry Street Public House. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Willie M

Series 63, Series 66

Cary, NC

Equitable Advisors

Willie Myles is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Cary, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2016, previously serving at Axa Advisors and MSI Financial Services. Outside of advising, he is a co-chairman of a fundraising campaign for Alpha Light Fund Inc., a nonprofit focused on renovating the House of Alpha. Equitable Advisors serves a range of clients including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of representatives and third-party managers. The firm offers various investment vehicles and ERISA fiduciary services, relying on third-party program sponsors and an affiliation with a publicly traded parent company.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Concentrated stock management Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Approaching retirement Sandwich Generation

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