Flat-fee, life insurance needs analysis 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 need a life insurance needs analysis advisor if you're unsure whether your current coverage matches your financial goals or family situation. Without a clear assessment, you risk either overpaying for unnecessary coverage or leaving gaps that could hurt your loved ones.
- Coverage gap identification. Ask how they evaluate your existing policies against your income, debts, and future expenses to spot any shortfalls.
- Policy type guidance. Confirm if they explain differences between term, whole, and universal life insurance to help you choose what fits your needs.
- Cost transparency. Since these advisors charge a flat fee, check how they outline their pricing and what services are included to avoid surprises.
- Integration with financial plan. See if they consider your life insurance as part of your broader financial strategy, not just a standalone product.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Michelle W
CFA®, Series 63
Bellevue, WA
Threadline Wealth
Michelle Walker offers expertise in life insurance needs analysis with a flat-fee structure for financial planning and investment consulting, starting at $3,500. Based in Seattle, she serves high-net-worth clients through Moss Adams Wealth Advisors, which manages $4.75 billion using a core-and-satellite investment approach. Her CFA® designation and experience with concentrated stock management and ESG investing provide a broad perspective beyond insurance needs.
Experience: 0 years
Avg account: $4,420,558
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Gavin B
Series 66
Scottsdale, AZ
Trajan Wealth, L.L.C.
Gavin Bullock specializes in life insurance needs analysis with a flat-fee structure, charging minimum fixed fees of $500 for financial planning and $250 for consulting, which offers cost transparency for clients in Washington. His firm, B.O.S.S. Retirement Advisors, LLC, serves a diverse clientele including high-net-worth individuals and business entities, employing a diversified investment approach focused on risk reduction and ongoing oversight, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower client bases or fee models.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $244,690
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John C
Series 63, Series 66
Bothell, WA
A5 Financial LLC
John Carruthers specializes in life insurance needs analysis and integrates this with retirement income strategy and estate planning, making him well-suited for evaluating coverage gaps and policy types. Operating from Bothell, WA, he offers flat-fee seminars and negotiable hourly planning fees, distinguishing him from others by combining financial planning with affiliated insurance and accounting services, providing a comprehensive approach to life insurance within broader financial goals.
Experience: 15 years
Avg account: $928,230
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Matthew G
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Bellevue, WA
Coldstream Wealth Management
Matthew Gray specializes in life insurance needs analysis and offers flat-fee financial planning services in Washington, making him well-suited for clients seeking clear, cost-transparent guidance on coverage gaps and policy types. With 11 years of experience and CFP® certification, he works at Nectarine, a firm that emphasizes long-term asset allocation with low-cost index-based ETFs, serving both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients through flexible fee structures including hourly and quarterly flat fees.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $2,883,841
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Dustin A
Series 63, Series 65
Spokane, WA
Northwest Planning Advisors LLC
Dustin Allbery specializes in life insurance needs analysis and offers flat-fee financial planning services, making him suitable for clients seeking clear cost structures in Washington. With 13 years of experience and Series 63 and 65 licenses, he also brings expertise in annuities, college savings, and debt management, providing a broader financial perspective compared to advisors focused solely on insurance.
Experience: 14 years
Avg account: $163,199
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