Seasoned, medicare 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.
You need a Medicare planning advisor when you're approaching age 65 or navigating changes in your health coverage options. Without expert guidance, it's easy to miss enrollment deadlines or choose plans that don't fit your health needs and budget. Seasoned advisors bring years of experience helping clients understand Medicare's complex rules and options.
- Enrollment timing. Confirm how they help you avoid penalties by guiding you through initial and special enrollment periods.
- Plan comparisons. Ask how they evaluate Medicare Advantage, Part D, and supplemental plans to match your medications and providers.
- Cost management. Look for advisors who help you anticipate out-of-pocket expenses beyond premiums, including deductibles and copays.
- Coordination with other coverage. Ensure they consider how Medicare works with employer insurance or Medicaid to avoid coverage gaps.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Christian L
Series 63, Series 66
Clarkston, WA
Edward Jones
Christian Leer specializes in Medicare planning with 26 years of experience, making him well-equipped to guide clients through enrollment timing, plan comparisons, and cost management in Washington. Affiliated with Edward Jones, a large full-service wealth management firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, he offers a structured advisory program with fees up to 1.35% annually, providing seasoned expertise within a broad network and resources compared to smaller firms.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Brian D
Series 63, Series 65
Salt Lake, UT
Decker Retirement Planning Inc.
Brian Decker offers extensive Medicare planning expertise backed by 39 years in the industry and holds Series 63 and 65 licenses. Operating from Salt Lake, UT, his firm manages $285 million for about 900 clients using a model-driven investment approach with ETFs and mutual funds. His fee structure ranges from 0.20% to 1.4% annually based on risk level, plus a $250 hourly planning rate, providing flexible options compared to other seasoned advisors focused on Medicare planning.
Experience: 40 years
Avg account: $465,403
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Frank G
Series 63, Series 65
Kirkland, WA
Gallo Lupo LLC
Frank Gallo offers Medicare planning expertise backed by 41 years in the industry and a focus on retirement income strategy and Social Security optimization. Operating independently from Kirkland, WA, he provides flat-fee and hourly financial planning without managing assets, which may appeal to clients seeking transparent, project-based fees and personalized guidance compared to larger firms with asset management services.
Experience: 41 years
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