Seasoned, early retirement planning financial advisors in Washington
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 thinking about retiring well before the traditional age, you need to plan carefully for a longer retirement period and the risks that come with it. Without a clear strategy, you might run out of money or face unexpected tax hits.
- Withdrawal sequencing. Ask how they plan your income streams to last through decades of retirement, not just a few years.
- Healthcare cost planning. Early retirees often face a gap before Medicare; confirm how they address insurance and medical expenses during this time.
- Tax-efficient savings use. Early retirement requires smart use of different account types; check how they balance taxable, tax-deferred, and tax-free funds.
- Longevity risk management. Make sure they consider the possibility of living much longer than average and how that affects your portfolio.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Kirk F
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Mercer Island, WA
Edward Jones
Kirk Felton specializes in early retirement planning with 31 years of experience and holds the CFP® designation, making him well-equipped to address the complexities of retiring early in Washington. Operating from Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, he offers a comprehensive approach including retirement income strategy and tax-efficient savings use, supported by a fee structure of up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing him from other seasoned advisors in the area.
Experience: 32 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Justin M
Series 63, Series 66
Edwardsville, IL
Feltl Advisors
Justin Mcbride specializes in early retirement planning, bringing 22 years of industry experience and a focus on individual investors, which suits those preparing for a longer retirement period. Based in Edwardsville, IL, he operates through Feltl Advisors, managing $132 million in assets with a negotiable fee structure up to 3% annually, offering non-discretionary advice via wrap-fee programs, which may differ from advisors focused solely on high-net-worth clients or discretionary management.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $393,434
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Susan V
Series 66
Yakima, WA
Leonard Rickey Investment Advisors, P.L.L.C.
Susan Van Tress specializes in early retirement planning with 21 years of experience, offering expertise in retirement income strategy and wealth management. Based in Yakima, WA, she operates through Leonard Rickey Investment Advisors, which serves a diverse client base including trusts and charitable organizations, and employs varied investment strategies such as asset allocation and momentum-based ETFs. Her flat-fee and hourly financial planning options provide flexible cost structures compared to typical AUM fees.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $834,067
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