Large-firm, 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 or cash out a significant investment, you need an advisor who understands the complexities of liquidity event planning. Without specialized knowledge, it's easy to overlook tax implications or timing strategies that could cost you money.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm how they navigate federal taxes alongside Washington's 7% capital gains tax on large gains, ensuring you don't face unexpected bills.
- Timing strategies. Ask how they recommend scheduling sales or distributions to optimize your tax position and cash flow.
- Coordination with legal and tax pros. Liquidity events often involve multiple advisors; check how they collaborate to align your financial, tax, and legal plans.
- Large-firm resources. These advisors can leverage extensive teams and tools, but ask how that benefits your specific liquidity event planning needs.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Matt B
Series 63, Series 65
Bellevue, WA
Merrill
Matt Bridge's expertise in liquidity event planning and concentrated stock management suits executives preparing for significant financial transitions in the Seattle area. As a seasoned advisor at Merrill, a large firm, he offers tailored strategies for technology professionals and established families, integrating investment management with cash flow and legacy planning, supported by a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Joseph M
Series 63, Series 66
Seattle, WA
Fidelity
Joseph Murphy specializes in liquidity event planning within Fidelity's large-firm environment in Seattle, offering expertise in tax impact awareness and timing strategies crucial for significant financial transitions. With six years of industry experience and a background at New York Life, he also supports college savings and retirement income planning, providing a broad range of services that leverage Fidelity's extensive resources for self-directed investors.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $234,793
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Eric A
CFP®, Series 66
Seattle, WA
Edward Jones
Eric Appesland at Edward Jones in Seattle specializes in liquidity event planning and business succession, supported by his CFP® certification and experience as a technology professional and founder. His affiliation with a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets offers access to extensive resources and a comprehensive approach, with fees up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller practices or different fee structures.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $246,728
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