CFP®-certified, equity compensation tax strategy financial advisors in Redmond, 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 equity compensation like stock options or restricted stock units (RSUs) vesting soon, you need an advisor who understands the tax timing and strategies that can minimize your tax bill. A common mistake is treating equity compensation tax planning as a one-time event rather than a multi-year process that considers your overall tax picture.
- Federal and state tax interplay. Washington has no state income tax but does tax long-term capital gains above a threshold. Confirm how the advisor plans around both federal and Washington’s capital gains taxes.
- Equity type nuances. Different equity awards have distinct tax triggers and opportunities; ask how they tailor strategies for your specific award types.
- Tax event sequencing. Timing sales or exercises can affect your tax bracket and exposure; look for advisors who model these sequences over multiple years.
- Coordination with other taxes. Sales tax and property tax can impact your net benefit; check how they integrate these into your overall tax strategy.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Denton O
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Sammamish, WA
Olde Wealth Management, LLC
Denton Olde specializes in equity compensation tax strategy and concentrated stock management, making him well-suited for handling complex tax timing and planning around stock options or RSUs in the Redmond area. With 32 years of experience, a CFP® certification, and a flat-fee structure up to $25,000 annually, he offers both seasoned expertise and transparent pricing, differentiating him from advisors with different fee models or less extensive backgrounds.
Experience: 32 years
Avg account: $1,184,600
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Kimberly M
CFP®, Series 66
Bellevue, WA
UBS Financial Services
Kimberly Muska is a CFP® with 17 years of experience specializing in equity compensation tax strategy, general retirement planning, and cash flow management, serving high-net-worth clients from Bellevue, WA. Affiliated with UBS Financial Services, a large firm offering institutional trading and wealth management, she also focuses on executives and business owners, providing tailored multi-year tax planning around equity awards and federal and Washington state tax considerations.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $693,691
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Ryan A
CFP®, Series 66
Bellevue, WA
Boone Wealth Advisors, LLC
Ryan Alderfer's 18 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to handle equity compensation tax strategies effectively, especially for high-net-worth clients in the Bellevue and Redmond area. His firm, Boone Wealth Advisors, employs a team approach with diverse investment strategies and offers flat-fee comprehensive financial planning, distinguishing him from others who may rely solely on asset-based fees.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $1,626,322
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Wei C
CFP®
Bellevue, WA
JWC Advisors
Wei Cao specializes in equity compensation tax strategy and holds a CFP® certification, making him well-equipped to navigate the tax complexities of stock options and RSUs in the Redmond area. His experience includes roles at Amazon and Chewy, and his firm employs a Core + Satellite investment approach, offers flat-fee educational workshops, and serves high-net-worth individuals and small business owners, distinguishing him from other advisors with a broader client focus.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $255,000
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Michael V
CFP®, Series 66
Bellevue, WA
Bellevue Asset Management, LLC
Michael Vila's 26 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to handle equity compensation tax strategies effectively, especially for high-net-worth clients in the Redmond area. His firm employs a cycle-aware investment approach emphasizing tax efficiency and low-cost instruments, and he offers flat-fee financial planning alongside discretionary portfolio management, distinguishing him from advisors with different fee structures or less comprehensive services.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $1,694,600
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