Large-firm, exec comp design 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.
You might be reviewing your executive compensation package or negotiating new terms, and you want to ensure your pay structure aligns with your career and financial goals. A common pitfall is working with an advisor who treats your compensation as just another paycheck, missing the nuances of equity awards, bonuses, and deferred compensation.
- Equity award insight. Confirm how they evaluate stock options, restricted stock, or performance shares to optimize your total rewards.
- Bonus structure analysis. Ask how they help you understand and plan around variable pay components tied to performance or company milestones.
- Deferred comp planning. Check if they consider tax timing and liquidity when advising on deferred income arrangements.
- Large-firm resources. These advisors often have access to specialized tools and teams that can support complex compensation scenarios.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Kristi Y
Series 66
North Bend, WA
Edward Jones
Kristi Yankacy is equipped to assist with executive compensation design, leveraging her expertise in startup equity planning and equity recipients, including RSUs and ESPPs, which are crucial for optimizing complex pay structures. Her background includes 18 years at Microsoft and a role in education, providing a unique perspective compared to other large-firm advisors in Washington; she operates within Edward Jones, a firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, offering substantial resources and a fee structure up to 1.35% annually.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $246,728
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Keith W
Series 63, Series 66
Bellevue, WA
Fidelity
Keith Woodcox's extensive 27-year experience at Fidelity equips him to navigate complex executive compensation packages, including equity awards and deferred compensation, aligning pay structures with career goals. As a seasoned large-firm advisor based in Bellevue, WA, he offers specialized expertise in stock option strategies and startup equity planning, distinguishing him from others by combining deep firm resources with a personalized approach to client priorities.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $234,793
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Jay E E
Series 63, Series 65
Seattle, WA
Merrill
Jay E Emmingham specializes in executive compensation design, offering expertise in equity awards, bonus structures, and deferred compensation planning, which is crucial for optimizing complex pay packages. Based in Seattle with Merrill, a large firm, he brings six years of experience and collaborates closely with tax and legal teams, providing a comprehensive approach that benefits executives and business owners, especially women professionals, with a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $860,085
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