Top general estate planning guidance financial advisors in Kennewick, 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.

You might need estate planning guidance if you're organizing your assets to protect your family or planning for how your property will be managed after your passing. Without clear planning, you risk unintended tax burdens or disputes among heirs that can complicate your wishes.

  • Tax-aware strategies. Ask how they address Washington's unique tax landscape, including the 7% capital gains tax on long-term investments.
  • Asset distribution clarity. Confirm how they help you create documents that clearly specify who gets what, reducing family conflicts.
  • Trust and will integration. Inquire about their approach to coordinating trusts and wills to ensure your estate plan works seamlessly.
  • Ongoing plan updates. Estate plans need revisiting as laws and personal situations change; check how they support updates over time.

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Shawn M

Series 63, Series 65

Kennewick, WA

Raymond James Financial

Shawn Murrow is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Kennewick, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He worked at D.A. Davidson & Co. for 17 years before joining Raymond James in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, Murrow owns and operates an agricultural business that hosts farm-to-table and charitable events. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and employs analytical tools to support client goals, while also maintaining capabilities in municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting services.

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Konner D

Series 65

Kennewick, WA

DeLeon Wealth LLC

Konner De Leon is a financial advisor with DeLeon Wealth LLC in Kennewick, WA, holding a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Brighton Jones LLC and DeLeon Insurance & Financial Services, LLC, as well as a background that includes full-time studies and early employment in the hospitality sector. DeLeon Wealth LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and standalone financial planning to individual clients. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis with Modern Portfolio Theory to create client-specific portfolios, offers direct indexing through sub-advisors, and integrates ongoing financial planning without a separate fee.

Social Security optimization General tax planning Equity compensation tax strategy Retirement withdrawal strategies ESG / Sustainable investing Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Hayden P

Series 63, Series 66

Kennewick, WA

Cetera

Hayden Pitman is a financial advisor affiliated with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing six years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Cetera Investment Services LLC, Numerica Credit Union, Key Investment Services, and KeyBank. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with over $256 billion in assets under management and more than 10,000 advisors nationwide.

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

Gabriel B

Series 66

Kennewick, WA

Edward Jones

Gabriel Barajas is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Kennewick, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at U.S. Bancorp Investments, GESA Investment Services, LPL Financial, Waddell & Reed, and W & R Insurance Agencies. He has passive ownership in G-Town Fitness, a recreational business in Grandview, WA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a broad network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Business ownership considerations Retirement income strategy General retirement planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner
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Alejandro M

Series 66

Kennewick, WA

Merrill

Alejandro Mayorga is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America, Allan Brothers, American Medical Response, Best Buy, and Eastern Washington University. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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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Kayla S

Series 63, Series 65

Warwick, RI

Mass Mutual Investors Services

Kayla Santos is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Warwick, RI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously at MetLife Securities. In addition to her advisory role, Santos is an independent insurance agent, offering life, fixed annuities, disability, long-term care, and health insurance products. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars, structuring engagements as annual collaborative relationships focused on goal analysis and written recommendations.

Divorce financial planning General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Attorney Executive Married/Couples/Partners Divorced

Gordon B

Series 66

Luling, LA

Edward Jones

Gordon Brown III is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Retirement income strategy General estate planning guidance Multi-generational wealth transfer Wealth management Oil & Gas Engineering Professional
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William S

Series 63, Series 65

College Station, TX

Smith & Wyatt

William Soltow is a financial advisor at Smith & Wyatt with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at CoreCap Advisors, LLC. Outside of advising, he is the founder of Frontier Wealth Management and serves as an independent insurance agent with Goosehead Insurance. Smith & Wyatt serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and corporations, managing approximately $207 million across 724 clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, estate-planning consulting, and specialized educational programs, utilizing mutual funds and ETFs as primary investment vehicles.

Government Employee
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Thaddeus P

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Grand Rapids, MI

Advance Wealth Management Service, LLC

Thaddeus Phelps is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Advance Wealth Management Service, LLC since 2019 and previously spent 14 years with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, Phelps owns a tax preparation business and an accounting support service, and he serves in fiduciary roles such as trustee and executor. Advance Wealth Management Service, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary investment management through a wrap asset management program and emphasizes an individualized approach with asset allocation supported by fundamental, sector, and technical analysis, including risk management strategies such as put options and conservative cash instruments.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Charitable giving & philanthropy General estate planning guidance General tax planning Options & derivatives strategies

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