CFP®-certified, general estate planning guidance financial advisors in Shelton, 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.
You might need general estate planning guidance if you're organizing your assets to protect your family or planning for how your estate will be managed after your passing. Without clear guidance, you risk overlooking key documents or tax implications that could complicate your wishes.
- Comprehensive document review. Confirm they cover wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to ensure your plans are complete.
- Tax impact awareness. Ask how they address Washington's capital gains tax and other local taxes that could affect your estate.
- Coordination with other professionals. Estate plans often involve attorneys and tax experts; check how they collaborate to align your overall strategy.
- Experience with family dynamics. Estate planning can be sensitive; see if they have approaches for handling complex family situations respectfully.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Michael W
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Lacey, WA
Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC
Michael Weinand offers general estate planning guidance with 33 years of experience and CFP® certification, serving clients from Lacey, WA. His firm provides flat-fee financial planning and consulting, catering to high-net-worth individuals and business entities, combining discretionary portfolio management with written plans and periodic reviews, which distinguishes him from other advisors in the area.
Experience: 33 years
Avg account: $1,378,035
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Andrew R
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66
Lacey, WA
Edward Jones
Andrew Reid offers general estate planning guidance with CFP® certification and eight years of experience, serving clients from Lacey, WA. His affiliation with Edward Jones provides access to a large firm's resources, including a broad range of advisory programs and a fiduciary standard, with fees up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing him from smaller local advisors.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Josh W
CFP®, Series 66
Olympia, WA
Morgan Stanley
Josh Wilson offers general estate planning guidance with 11 years of experience and CFP® certification, serving clients from Morgan Stanley's large firm platform. His background includes roles at major financial institutions, and he provides structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools, distinguishing him from advisors in smaller firms or with less comprehensive resources.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $670,481
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