Top exec comp design 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.
You might need an exec comp design advisor if you're negotiating stock options, restricted stock units (RSUs), or other equity awards as part of your compensation. Without expert guidance, you could miss tax-saving opportunities or end up with a plan that doesn't align with your career goals.
- Equity award types. Confirm they understand the nuances between stock options, RSUs, and performance shares, as each has different tax and exercise implications.
- Tax impact awareness. Ask how they factor in Washington's capital gains tax and federal taxes when structuring your compensation.
- Vesting schedules. A good advisor will help you plan around when your equity awards vest to optimize your financial outcomes.
- Negotiation strategy. See if they provide advice on how to negotiate your compensation package beyond just the numbers.
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 negotiating stock options or RSUs in the Redmond area. With a background at Microsoft and Edward Jones' large-firm resources managing over $1 trillion in assets, she offers a blend of tech industry insight and broad wealth management capabilities, charging up to 1.35% annually in program fees.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $246,728
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Keith W
Series 63, Series 66
Bellevue, WA
Fidelity
Keith Woodcox's extensive 27-year experience at Fidelity equips him to navigate complex executive compensation designs, including stock options and RSUs, with a focus on tax implications and vesting schedules. As a seasoned advisor at a large firm, he offers a comprehensive approach that includes liquidity event planning and startup equity strategies, distinguishing him from others by blending deep expertise with a client-centered planning philosophy.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $234,793
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Jay E E
Series 63, Series 65
Seattle, WA
Merrill
Jay E Emmingham's expertise in executive compensation and equity compensation services suits those negotiating stock options or RSUs in the Redmond area. Affiliated with Merrill, a large firm, he offers a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million and serves executives, founders, and women professionals, providing comprehensive planning alongside tax and legal teams.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $860,085
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