CFP®-certified financial advisors in Ellensburg, 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 complex financial goals or significant assets, working with a CFP®-certified advisor can help you navigate the unique tax landscape in Washington, including the 7% tax on long-term capital gains above certain thresholds. Without specialized knowledge, you might overlook how state taxes interact with federal rules, leading to unexpected tax bills.

  • Capital gains insight. Confirm how they plan around Washington's specific capital gains tax and its impact on your investment decisions.
  • Holistic tax planning. Ask how they integrate federal income, sales, and property taxes into your overall financial strategy.
  • Experience with local regulations. Ensure they understand Washington's tax nuances beyond the absence of state income tax.
  • CFP® training relevance. Their certification means they have formal education in comprehensive financial planning, which supports more informed advice tailored to your situation.

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Mark O

Series 63, Series 65

Ellensburg, WA

RBC Capital Markets

Mark Oneil is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2015 and previously at City National Bank from 2019 to 2023. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a varsity baseball coach at Kennedy Catholic High School and owns a small local gym. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and nonprofits. The firm offers various wrap fee advisory programs and tailors investment strategies through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, with capabilities that include tax management, responsible investing, and alternative investments.

Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner Retired Financial Professional Approaching retirement HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet)
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Brian L

CFP®, Series 63

Ellensburg, WA

Ameriprise

Brian Leinbach is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, currently serving clients out of Ellensburg, WA. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing detailed written recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver tailored retirement income plans and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement

David F

Series 66

Ellensburg, WA

Edward Jones

David Fiske is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Ellensburg, WA, holding a Series 66 designation with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Outside of advising, he operates a small sole proprietorship offering carpentry and property management services. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and investment options supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Aaron B

Series 65

Ellensburg, WA

Seek First Inc.

Aaron Beeson is a Series 65-credentialed advisor with four years of industry experience. He works at Seek First Inc. in Ellensburg, WA, where he has been since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Cambridge Advisor Solutions and Beeson LLC. Seek First Inc. serves individuals and high-net-worth households by providing comprehensive financial planning, tax, estate, and insurance planning alongside discretionary portfolio management. The firm employs fundamental analysis and strategic asset allocation, offering a bundled consulting program that coordinates outside accounting, legal, and insurance professionals.

General tax planning Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General estate planning guidance Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner
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Isaac S

Series 66

Ellensburg, WA

Cetera

Isaac Sullivan is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and its affiliates since 2017 and founded Isaac Sullivan Financial in 2022. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in youth sports as president of the Kittitas County Youth Basketball Club and owner of KC Wildcats Youth Basketball Club, where he manages organizational and training activities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and unaffiliated managers across multiple 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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Sarah C

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Boston, MA

Santander Securities LLC

Sarah Currier Barrella is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in financial advisory services. She currently works at Santander Securities LLC and Santander Bank, NA, having previously held positions at TD Bank and Citizens Securities, Inc. Barrella is based in Boston, MA. Santander Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base with approximately $3.14 billion in regulatory assets under management across 10,800 client relationships. The firm offers investment advisory services, portfolio management through wrap-fee programs, and financial planning, operating both as a registered investment adviser and a FINRA-registered broker-dealer.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting General retirement planning Income planning Founder/Business Owner
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Elanna G

CFP®, Series 66

Cleveland, OH

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Elanna Gould is a CFP® professional with six years of experience, currently advising at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Cleveland, OH. Her background includes roles at PepsiCo and The Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Center, as well as academic experience at The Ohio State University. She is also an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm provides a range of portfolio management options, proprietary and third-party strategies, and various custody platforms tailored to client objectives.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Annuities Self-Employed
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Ethan S

CFP®, Series 65

Auburn Hills, MI

Plante Moran FInancial Advisors

Ethan Siekkinen is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with Plante Moran Financial Advisors. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at J Wilson Wealth Management. Outside of financial advising, he has experience in the lawn care business with Rizzo Lawn Care. Plante Moran Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate-planning services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and managing both discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Jace H

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Rockwall, TX

Rockwall Wealth Management

Jace Hart is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience and currently serves as a financial advisor at Rockwall Wealth Management. His prior experience includes roles at Leo Wealth, LPL Financial, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Rockwall Wealth Management provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm emphasizes diversified, low-cost ETF model portfolios with a focus on tax efficiency, liquidity, and systematic macro tilts, offering both traditional and advanced investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy
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Jeffrey M

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66

Greenville, DE

Investment Management & Planning LLC

Jeffrey Macdonald is a CFP® and ChFC® with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Investment Management & Planning LLC since 2010 and is also affiliated with LPL Financial LLC. Investment Management & Planning LLC provides fee-based investment advisory and comprehensive financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, offering portfolio management on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases. The firm emphasizes ongoing account supervision and individualized asset allocation, often utilizing LPL-sponsored platforms and model portfolios.

General retirement planning Business succession planning Tax strategies for small businesses Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Retired Mid-Career Professionals Established Professionals

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