Seasoned, wealth management 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 seek a wealth management advisor if you're navigating complex financial goals like retirement planning, estate considerations, or managing investments amid Washington's unique tax landscape. A common pitfall is overlooking how state taxes, like the 7% capital gains tax on long-term investments, interact with your broader financial picture.
- Tax-aware planning. Look for advisors who integrate federal and Washington-specific taxes, including capital gains, sales, and property taxes, into your strategy.
- Experience with long-term goals. Ask how they balance immediate needs with future wealth preservation and growth over decades.
- Holistic asset management. Confirm they consider all asset types and accounts, not just investment portfolios, to optimize your overall financial health.
- Seasoned judgment. With many years in the field, these advisors can draw on diverse market cycles to guide your decisions thoughtfully.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Katheryne M
Series 63, Series 65
Shelton, WA
LPL Financial
Katheryne Mcmillan's 28 years of experience and focus on wealth management make her well-equipped to handle complex financial goals in Washington, including tax-aware planning and long-term wealth preservation. Affiliated with LPL Financial, a large firm serving diverse clients, she offers flat-fee financial planning and expertise in retirement plans for business owners and tax-loss harvesting, distinguishing her from advisors with narrower specialties or different fee structures.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $399,489
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Michael P
Series 63, Series 65
Bellingham, WA
&PARTNERS
Michael Perry brings 29 years of experience in wealth management, adept at navigating complex financial goals including estate and trust consulting within Washington's tax environment. Operating from Bellingham with the large firm &PARTNERS, he offers flat-fee financial planning and integrates active portfolio management and alternative investments, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower service scopes or different fee structures.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $384,909
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Ivan J
Series 66
Poulsbo, WA
Illumine Investment Management, LLC
Ivan Jevremovic offers seasoned wealth management expertise in Washington, adept at navigating complex financial goals with 21 years of experience and a Series 66 designation. His firm, Illumine Investment Management, employs a quantitatively driven investment approach with proprietary multi-factor models, serving high-net-worth individuals and trusts with discretionary and non-discretionary management, and negotiates fees up to 1.95% annually based on account specifics.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $2,118,415
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David O
Series 63, Series 66
Everett, WA
Merrill
David Osburn's 26 years of experience and focus on wealth management, retirement income strategy, and tax minimization make him well-equipped to handle complex financial goals in Washington's unique tax environment. As a Senior Resident Director at Merrill, he serves mid-career professionals and high earners with a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million, combining large-firm resources with personalized, community-rooted service in Everett, WA.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Ralph K
Series 63, Series 65
Tacoma, WA
Cetera
Ralph Kowal's 26 years of experience and expertise in wealth management, tax-loss harvesting, and retirement plans for business owners make him well-equipped to handle complex financial goals in Washington's tax environment. Operating from Tacoma with Cetera, a large firm offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, he provides flat-fee and hourly consulting options, catering to high earners and those approaching retirement.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $306,089
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