Independent, income planning financial advisors in Seattle, 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 planning how to generate steady income from your investments or retirement savings, you need an advisor who understands the unique tax landscape in Washington. A common mistake is overlooking the state's 7% tax on long-term capital gains, which can affect your income strategy even without state income tax on wages. Independent advisors here operate without firm constraints, potentially offering more flexible approaches tailored to your situation.
- Tax-aware income streams. Confirm how they factor in federal taxes, Washington's capital gains tax, and local property and sales taxes when planning your income.
- Withdrawal sequencing. Ask how they prioritize which accounts to draw from first to minimize your overall tax burden.
- Longevity planning. Income planning should consider how long your money needs to last; check if they model scenarios beyond standard retirement age.
- Independent perspective. Understand how their independence influences the investment products and strategies they recommend for your income needs.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Stephen W
Series 63, Series 65
Seattle, WA
Starbord LLC
Stephen Wickleder in Seattle offers income planning with 20 years of experience and holds Series 63 and 65 licenses, providing tailored investment supervisory services and financial planning. His independent firm, Starbord LLC, uses value-oriented and asset-allocation strategies with a 1.25% AUM fee and hourly financial planning options, distinguishing him through a broad service range including budget coaching and tax return preparation.
Experience: 21 years
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Winston C
Series 65, Series 66
Seattle, WA
Westlake Wealth Management LLC
Winston Chen specializes in income planning and tax-loss harvesting, making him well-equipped to address income strategies in Seattle's unique tax environment. With 11 years of experience and an independent approach at Westlake Wealth Management, he offers discretionary portfolio management using options and derivatives, charging a 1.75% AUM fee, which may differ from other advisors' fee structures and investment methods.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $1,038,025
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Nancy D
CFP®
Seattle, WA
Arrivity Financial Planning
Nancy Dienes specializes in income planning and retirement income strategy, making her well-suited to address Seattle clients' needs for tax-aware income streams, including Washington's capital gains tax. Her firm, Arrivity Financial Planning, offers hourly, fee-only planning with a focus on globally diversified, low-cost index funds, providing clients with non-discretionary guidance and full account control, which may appeal to those seeking an independent, transparent approach.
Experience: 15 years
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Jonathon Z
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Seattle, WA
Zetlmaier Wealth Management LLC
Jonathon Zetlmaier specializes in income planning with 27 years of experience and operates independently in Seattle, offering tailored strategies that consider Washington's unique tax environment. His firm integrates estate planning and uses a diversified investment approach combining Fundamental Analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory, with fees including a 1% AUM charge and $300 hourly for standalone planning, distinguishing him from other local advisors.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $533,735
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Wenwen D
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Seattle, WA
Empirical Wealth management
Wenwen Dong specializes in income planning and retirement income strategy, making her well-suited for managing steady income streams in Seattle's unique tax environment. As a CFP®-certified advisor at Empirical Wealth Management, she offers flat-fee and tiered AUM pricing, serves high-net-worth clients, and utilizes a Modern Portfolio Theory approach, distinguishing her with a broad service range and experience at Vanguard.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $3,447,090
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