Independent, medicare 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 approaching Medicare eligibility, you need an advisor who understands the complex timing and coverage options that can affect your healthcare costs and benefits. A common mistake is enrolling too early or late, which can lead to penalties or gaps in coverage. Independent advisors here can offer guidance free from firm product constraints, focusing on your unique situation.
- Coverage coordination. Confirm how they help align Medicare with other insurance like employer or retiree plans.
- Cost management. Ask how they evaluate premiums, deductibles, and out-of-pocket limits to fit your budget.
- Enrollment timing. Ensure they explain the impact of enrollment periods and penalties on your long-term costs.
- Tax implications. Since Washington has no wage income tax but taxes capital gains, check how they integrate Medicare planning with your overall tax picture.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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David D
Series 65
Bellevue, WA
Leverage Planners Wealth Management, LLC
David Donhoff specializes in Medicare planning and retirement income strategy, making him well-suited for navigating Medicare enrollment and coverage coordination in the Seattle area. His firm, Leverage Planners Wealth Management, offers discretionary asset management with a blend of fundamental and technical analysis, charging a negotiable 1.50% AUM fee and $250 hourly for planning, which may appeal to clients seeking independent advice with a focus on tax-efficient strategies.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $191,387
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Kristine K
Series 66
Bellevue, WA
Kanno Capital
Kristine Kanno's 18 years of experience and expertise in Medicare planning, retirement income strategy, and Social Security optimization make her well-equipped to navigate Medicare's complex timing and coverage options in the Seattle area. Operating independently with a flat-fee structure, she offers personalized financial planning through Kanno Capital, which serves a diverse client base including retirees and business owners, distinguishing her from advisors with more limited specialties or fee models.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $274,375
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Christine M
Series 63, Series 65
Woodinville, WA
Retirement Planning Partner LLC
Christine Maggio specializes in Medicare planning and retirement income strategy, making her well-suited for navigating Medicare enrollment and coverage coordination in the Seattle area. Her firm offers flat-fee comprehensive plans and ongoing memberships, focusing on passive investment strategies and serving individuals and couples approaching retirement, which may appeal to those seeking transparent fees and a non-discretionary advisory approach.
Experience: 1 year
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Marcus K
Series 66
Bellevue, WA
Decker Retirement Planning Inc.
Marcus Knauss specializes in Medicare planning and retirement income strategy, making him well-equipped to navigate Medicare enrollment timing and coverage coordination in the Seattle area. His firm, Decker Retirement Planning Inc., offers independent advice with a quantitative investment approach, serving diverse clients including trusts and charities, and charges fees based on assets under management or hourly planning rates, providing flexible options compared to other advisors.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $465,403
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Frank G
Series 63, Series 65
Kirkland, WA
Gallo Lupo LLC
Frank Gallo specializes in Medicare planning and retirement income strategy, offering independent advice from his Kirkland-based firm. With 41 years of experience and a flat-fee or hourly pricing model, he serves individuals and families focusing on retirement readiness and Social Security optimization, distinguishing himself through personalized, fee-only planning without managing client assets.
Experience: 41 years
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