Top multi-generational wealth transfer financial advisors in Longview, 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 be considering how to pass wealth smoothly to your children or grandchildren while minimizing tax burdens and family conflicts. Without careful planning, you risk triggering unexpected taxes or creating disputes that can erode your legacy.

  • Tax-aware strategies. Ask how they navigate federal income tax alongside Washington's 7% capital gains tax on large gains, balancing growth and transfer timing.
  • Family dynamics insight. Confirm they address communication and fairness among heirs to prevent misunderstandings and disputes.
  • Asset protection focus. Inquire about methods they use to shield assets from creditors or divorce, preserving wealth across generations.
  • Trust and estate coordination. See how they work with your estate attorney to align financial plans with legal documents for seamless wealth transfer.

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Malcolm B

Series 63, Series 65

Longview, WA

Edward Jones

Malcolm Beard is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Longview, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at LPL Financial, iQ Credit Union, and operated his own advisory business, Omega Financial, for seven years. Beard is also involved with IQ Investment Services, offering investment products through LPL Financial. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations Business Financial Management Wealth management Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner

Roy G

CFP®, Series 66

Longview, WA

LPL Financial

Roy Gawlick is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He currently works with LPL Financial and previously spent seven years at Edward Jones. Outside of finance, he is an aikido instructor and owner of Shinju Dojo in Longview, WA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions through a large network of advisor representatives and incorporates technology and diverse strategies in its advisory services.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy Multi-generational wealth transfer Wealth management General retirement planning Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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James M

Series 63, Series 65

Longview, WA

Calton & Associates, Inc.

James Mershon is a financial advisor with Calton & Associates, Inc. in Longview, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Calton & Associates in 2019, he worked for Capital Financial Services, Inc. for 12 years. In addition to his advisory role, Mershon owns two insurance businesses, Mershon Financial and Traditional Insurance Sales Service, focused on insurance sales and service. Calton & Associates serves individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and other retail clients by offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm provides both fee-based and commissionable brokerage and insurance products, tailoring investment recommendations based on client goals and risk tolerance across multiple program structures.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Heriberto R

Series 66

Longview, WA

Key Investment Services LLC

Heriberto Regino is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work history at KeyBank NA as well as positions in education at Central Washington University and local schools. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser and wrap-fee program sponsor serving individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional clients. The firm offers multiple wrap programs and integrates model-based portfolio management with custodial and trade execution services, leveraging a multi-provider platform and coordination with KeyCorp affiliates.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Passive / index investing Doctor or Medical Professional Founder/Business Owner Retired Values-based investing
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Becky K

Series 66

Longview, WA

Ameriprise

Becky Kienzle is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Longview, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she owns KB Kienzle, LLC, a business specializing in stainless steel and non-ferrous fasteners. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with at least $1 million in investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

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

Series 63, Series 66

Cape Girardeau, MO

Edward Jones

Deborah Etherton is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Cape Girardeau, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2005. 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 strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

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

George B

Series 66

Austin, TX

Merrill

George Bonikos is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he supports clients in building, managing, and optimizing their wealth by providing clear and disciplined strategies tailored to their individual goals. He offers a holistic wealth management experience by integrating investment insights from Merrill and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America. George's areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. He is dedicated to being a trusted partner for clients as they plan for retirement, grow their portfolios, or navigate complex financial decisions. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Hunter College and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, George enjoys activities such as adventure sports, camping, chess, cooking, fishing, hiking, music, reading, rock climbing, and spending time with his family.

Wealth management General retirement planning Retirement income strategy
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Carson L

CFP®, Series 66

Greenville, RI

Kintra Wealth, LLC

Carson Leydecker is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Kintra Wealth, LLC. He has held positions at Kintra Wealth and Mutual Securities, Inc. since 2026 and previously worked at Loring Advisory Group and Commonwealth Financial Network. Kintra Wealth serves individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, foundations, pension plans, and corporations, providing wealth management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and portfolio management. The firm combines client interviews and document review with model-driven asset allocation and fundamental security analysis to implement tax-efficient investment strategies on a household basis.

Business exit / sale strategy Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Wealth management Founder/Business Owner
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Taylor S

CFP®, Series 65

Chamblee, GA

Verisail Partners, LLC

Taylor Stanfill is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Veritas Planning Group since 2014 and is currently part of the Verisail Partners, LLC team in Chamblee, GA. Verisail Partners serves individuals, families, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and other institutions with comprehensive financial planning and investment management. The firm employs a top-down, asset-allocation first approach, emphasizing a factor-based framework informed by the Fama-French three-factor model, and manages portfolios primarily on a discretionary basis.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Multi-generational wealth transfer College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Factor investing / smart beta Founder/Business Owner Retired

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