CFP®-certified, liquidity event 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 preparing to sell a business, cash out equity, or otherwise unlock a large sum, you need a liquidity event planning advisor who understands the tax and timing complexities involved. Without this expertise, you might face unexpected tax bills or miss opportunities to optimize your cash flow and investments. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, including tax strategies relevant to liquidity events.
- Tax impact awareness. Ask how they navigate federal taxes alongside Washington's 7% capital gains tax on large gains, ensuring you understand all tax liabilities.
- Timing strategies. Confirm how they plan the timing of your liquidity event to balance tax exposure and cash needs over multiple years.
- Investment transition. Inquire about their approach to reallocating proceeds post-event to align with your long-term financial goals.
- Coordination with professionals. Check how they collaborate with your tax preparer and legal advisors to create a seamless plan around your liquidity event.
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's 32 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to handle complex liquidity event planning, including tax strategies for equity compensation and concentrated stock. Operating independently with a flat-fee structure up to $25,000 annually, his firm serves high-net-worth clients and business entities using a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach, distinguishing him from others by combining seasoned expertise with comprehensive asset management.
Experience: 32 years
Avg account: $1,184,600
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Thomas Z
CFP®, Series 66
Gig Harbor, WA
Meridian Wealth Management
Thomas Zebroski's 19 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to handle liquidity event planning with a focus on tax and timing strategies, especially for business owners in the Seattle area. His firm, Meridian Wealth Management, serves high-net-worth clients with a flat-fee structure and emphasizes diversified asset allocation, setting him apart with a personalized approach and expertise in concentrated stock and alternative investments.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $1,578,846
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Eric A
CFP®, Series 66
Seattle, WA
Edward Jones
Eric Appesland specializes in liquidity event planning and business succession, making him well-suited for managing the complexities of selling a business or unlocking equity in Seattle. With CFP® certification and experience at Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, he offers a comprehensive approach including retirement plans for business owners and a program fee up to 1.35% annually, differentiating him from advisors with smaller firm affiliations or narrower specialties.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $246,728
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