Large-firm, exec comp design financial advisors in Kent, 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're navigating executive compensation, such as stock options or bonuses, you need an advisor who understands how to design these packages to fit your financial goals and tax situation. A common mistake is treating exec comp as just extra income, rather than a complex tool that requires careful structuring.
- Federal and state tax insight. Since Washington has no wage income tax but does tax long-term capital gains, ask how they plan around these rules to minimize your overall tax burden.
- Compensation package design. Confirm how they balance salary, bonuses, and equity to align with your career stage and financial needs.
- Large-firm resources. Advisors here often have access to broader teams and tools, which can help with complex exec comp scenarios and negotiations.
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's expertise in executive compensation design and startup equity planning suits those navigating complex compensation packages in Kent, WA. With Edward Jones' large-firm resources and her background at Microsoft, she offers insights into balancing salary, bonuses, and equity, supported by a fee structure up to 1.35% annually and a focus on executives and technology professionals.
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 and stock option strategies, leveraging 27 years of experience at Fidelity, a large firm with extensive resources. Based in Bellevue, WA, he offers expertise in liquidity event planning and startup equity, providing nuanced guidance that balances salary, bonuses, and equity to optimize financial outcomes compared to other advisors in the Kent area.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $234,793
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Jay E E
Series 63, Series 65
Seattle, WA
Merrill
Jay E Emmingham specializes in executive compensation design and wealth management at Merrill, a large firm with extensive resources in Seattle, near Kent, WA. With six years of experience and expertise in tax minimization and equity compensation, he serves executives and business owners, offering a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million, which may suit clients seeking comprehensive, tax-aware exec comp planning.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $860,085
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