Top equity compensation tax strategy financial advisors in Renton, WA

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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 implications specific to these awards. A common mistake is treating equity compensation taxes like regular income taxes, which can lead to unexpected tax bills or missed opportunities.

  • Federal and state tax nuances. 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 tax.
  • Vesting and exercise timing. Ask how they recommend scheduling your stock option exercises or RSU sales to manage tax impact effectively.
  • Alternative minimum tax (AMT) awareness. Some equity awards can trigger AMT; check if the advisor accounts for this in your tax strategy.
  • Integration with your overall tax picture. Ensure they consider how equity compensation fits with your other income, deductions, and tax credits to avoid surprises.

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Carlton E

Series 63, Series 65

Renton, WA

Chimera Wealth

Carlton Ellis is a financial advisor at Chimera Wealth LLC with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Nobles and Richards, Inc. and Landolt Securities, Inc. Ellis was involved with In House Hemp LLC from 2019 to 2021. Chimera Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients, providing portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and held-away portfolio consulting. The firm combines strategic and tactical model allocations using a mix of analytical approaches and offers unique services such as subscription-based portfolio reports and digital asset access.

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Annuities Self-Employed Executive
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Charles T

Series 63, Series 66

Renton, WA

LPL Financial

Charles Taylor Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Renton, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Securities, Bank of America, Merrill, and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. He currently offers investment products and services through LPL Financial under the trade name Global Retirement & Investment Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of over 22,800 advisors and advanced research tools.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Edward H

Series 66

Renton, WA

Ameriprise

Edward Harris is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Renton, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entity since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates NorthWest Tax Specialists, a tax preparation business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service providing written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

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

Danxia Z

Series 66

Renton, WA

Merrill

Danxia Zhen is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Boston. She provides personalized wealth management strategies, drawing on the investment insights of Merrill and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America, to help clients pursue their long-term financial goals. Her client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, and tax minimization, among others. Danxia holds a Bachelor's Degree from George Washington University and a Master's Degree from the University of Massachusetts System. She carries professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Fluent in English, Mandarin, and Yue (Cantonese), she follows the Merrill tradition of community involvement through volunteer work. Outside of her professional activities, Danxia enjoys boating, cooking, hiking, traveling, and practicing yoga.

Wealth management General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Charitable giving & philanthropy General estate planning guidance Women Professionals
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Daryl M

Series 63, Series 65

Renton, WA

Continental Investors Services, Inc.

Daryl Miller is a financial advisor with Continental Investors Services, Inc. in Renton, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Sweetwater Investments, Inc., RA Bench, Inc., and Financial Resources Group. Continental Investors Services, Inc. primarily serves individual retail clients with investment advisory and portfolio management services focused on securities management and trading, including fixed income and municipal markets. The firm emphasizes discretionary and non-discretionary investment account management rather than comprehensive financial planning.

Wealth management
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Lee C

Series 63, Series 65

Pasadena, CA

UBS Financial Services

Lee Chen is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Pasadena, California, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Chen serves on the board of directors for the San Gabriel Country Club. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary capital market research with a broad range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting Equity compensation tax strategy Executive Founder/Business Owner Mid-Career Professionals Approaching retirement
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James C

Series 65

Eagle, ID

Cannon Wealth Group LLC

James Cannon is a financial advisor at Cannon Wealth Group LLC in Eagle, Idaho, with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has led his independent firm since 2014. Cannon Wealth Group LLC is a fee-based financial planning and investment management firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers tailored investment programs, comprehensive planning, and specialized pension consulting, including ERISA advisory and discretionary investment manager services.

Equity compensation tax strategy
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Joseph N

CFA®, Series 63

New York, NY

Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC

Joseph Niehaus is a financial advisor at Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds the CFA® designation and Series 63 license. Prior to joining Jefferies in 2023, he worked at Golden 1 Credit Union and SAFE Credit Union. He also serves as a part-time lecturer at California State University, Sacramento, teaching a graduate-level financial markets course. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC provides fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities through a customized planning process that includes balance sheet reviews, tax and estate planning, executive compensation, and philanthropic planning.

General retirement planning Income planning Equity compensation tax strategy Concentrated stock management Charitable giving & philanthropy
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Seth H

Series 66

Dallas, TX

Goldman Sachs Wealth Services

Seth Halley is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Ayco Company, L.P./Mercer Allied and Tyson Foods/GDH Consulting. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized services such as Private Family Office and Executive Wealth programs. The firm integrates strategic allocation models, manager selections, and advanced analytics within the broader Goldman Sachs network to tailor solutions for client objectives.

Wealth management Equity compensation tax strategy Tax-loss harvesting Executive Founder/Business Owner Intergenerational Families
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Eldin F

Series 63, Series 65

Southfield, MI

Sterling Advisory Group LLC

Eldin Foco is a financial advisor at Sterling Advisory Group LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including CIG Capital Advisors and Cco Investment Services Corp. since 2012. Sterling Advisory Group provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, families, trusts, foundations, businesses, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm manages client accounts on a tailored basis and also serves institutional clients, offering a range of strategic investment models that emphasize asset allocation, diversification, and Shariah-compliant selection.

ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Equity compensation tax strategy Business succession planning Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Values-based investing
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