The Retirement Solution LLC logo

The Retirement Solution LLC

Updated today

Client AUM

$699,387,787

Clients

823

Advisors

18

across 5 offices

About

The Retirement Solution LLC provides comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and insurance assessments to individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit‑sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. Its service menu includes one‑time and ongoing financial planning, discretionary and non‑discretionary portfolio management, and coordination of estate‑planning matters through third‑party platforms.

Portfolios are constructed using model allocations tailored to documented client objectives and risk‑tolerance profiles, with at least quarterly reviews and adjustments for strategic asset allocation and tax considerations. The firm has added tax‑aware capabilities, including direct indexing and tax‑loss harvesting, and offers access to third‑party options‑based strategies where TRS provides due diligence and oversight while the platform executes trades.

Compared with many team firms, TRS generally charges fixed, negotiated advisory fees rather than relying on percentage‑of‑assets billing and integrates estate‑planning coordination (via Wealth.com), direct‑indexing tax services, and third‑party options programs (Zega) into its advisory lineup. Advisors at the firm are also licensed to sell insurance and may receive commissions for insurance product sales, and the firm distributes periodic client newsletters.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers Newsletters or periodicals
Consulting; tax-managed indexing; estate planning coordination

Expertise

Income planning Social Security optimization Tax-loss harvesting

Want help finding the right advisor?

Answer a few questions to see advisors matched to you.

Fee options

Fixed

One-time $1,500 flat fee for estate planning coordination services through Wealth.com platform.

Commissions

Commissions received from sale of insurance products when purchased through TRS or its representatives; varies by product and premium amount.

Other

Fee-only: Fixed fees for financial planning, consulting, and asset management services; fees determined and agreed upon prior to engagement, based on service complexity and scope; fees paid monthly in advance for ongoing services as specified in agreements.

Main office

See office

18300 Redmond Way, Suite 250

Redmond WA 98052

Advisors at this office

13

Most active in

Alabama · Arizona · California · Colorado · Florida · Georgia · Hawaii · Idaho · Indiana · Kansas · Maryland · Missouri · Nevada · New Hampshire · New Jersey · New Mexico · New York · North Carolina · Ohio · Oregon · Pennsylvania · South Carolina · South Dakota · Tennessee · Texas · Utah · Virginia · Washington

Also doing business as

Absolute Return Solutions Inc. · Absolute Return Solutions, Inc. · The Retirement Solution Inc. · The Retirement Solution LLC

Disclosures

Exclamation point means they have disclosures of this type. Check mark means no disclosures of this type were found.

Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

user avatar

Jared B

Series 65

Redmond, WA

The Retirement Solution LLC

Jared Black is a financial advisor at The Retirement Solution LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked in various roles since 2012, including positions at Pacific Ag and Brigham Young University before joining The Retirement Solution. The Retirement Solution LLC provides comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and insurance assessments to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $573 million in discretionary assets and uses model-based portfolio allocations incorporating mutual funds and ETFs, combining fundamental and technical analysis with strategic asset allocation.

Income planning Social Security optimization Tax-loss harvesting
user avatar

Heather C

Series 66

Redmond, WA

The Retirement Solution LLC

Heather Carlson is a financial advisor with The Retirement Solution LLC in Redmond, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at LPL Financial, Financial Advocates Investment Management, B3 Wealth Strategies, and Waddell & Reed. The Retirement Solution LLC offers comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and insurance assessments to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs model portfolio allocations based on client objectives and risk tolerance, integrates tax-aware strategies, and provides estate-planning coordination through third-party platforms.

Income planning Social Security optimization Tax-loss harvesting
user avatar

Tenzin Z

Series 65

Redmond, WA

The Retirement Solution LLC

Tenzin Zingkha is a financial advisor at The Retirement Solution LLC in Redmond, WA, holding a Series 65 credential with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining The Retirement Solution, Zingkha worked at the US Department of Labor and Seattle Approves. The Retirement Solution LLC offers comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and insurance assessments for individuals, trusts, estates, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs model-based portfolio allocations tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance, incorporating tax-aware strategies and third-party options-based programs.

Income planning Social Security optimization Tax-loss harvesting
user avatar

Sean C

Series 65

Redmond, WA

The Retirement Solution LLC

Sean Closson is a financial advisor at The Retirement Solution LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with the firm since 2021. Prior to joining The Retirement Solution LLC, he worked at The Silver Cloud Inn Lake Union from 2015 to 2021. The Retirement Solution LLC provides comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and insurance assessments to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $573 million in discretionary assets and uses model-based portfolio allocations that combine fundamental and technical analysis with strategic asset allocation.

Income planning Social Security optimization Tax-loss harvesting
user avatar

Jason F

Series 63, Series 65

Redmond, WA

The Retirement Solution LLC

Jason Falk is a financial advisor at The Retirement Solution LLC in Redmond, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company and Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, among others. The Retirement Solution LLC offers comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and insurance assessments to a broad client base including individuals, trusts, and corporations. The firm utilizes model portfolios tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance, incorporates tax-aware strategies like direct indexing and tax-loss harvesting, and coordinates estate planning through third-party platforms.

Income planning Social Security optimization Tax-loss harvesting
user avatar

Kyle N

CFP®

Kennewick, WA

The Retirement Solution LLC

Kyle Nelson is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving at The Retirement Solution LLC since 2018. His prior roles include positions at Utah Valley University, Frandsen Morrill Advisors, Segelke Financial Group, and DFPG Investments. The Retirement Solution LLC provides comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and insurance assessments to a broad client base including individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm employs model portfolios tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance, with a focus on tax-aware strategies and estate-planning coordination.

Income planning Social Security optimization Tax-loss harvesting
user avatar

Travis J

Series 66

Mill Creek, WA

The Retirement Solution LLC

Travis Johnson is a financial advisor at The Retirement Solution LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill Lynch and Bank of America prior to joining his current firm. The Retirement Solution LLC provides comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and insurance assessments to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and various organizations. The firm uses model-based portfolio allocations focused on mutual funds and ETFs, employing fundamental and technical analysis with strategic asset allocation.

Income planning Social Security optimization Tax-loss harvesting
user avatar

Clinton C

Series 66

Mill Creek, WA

The Retirement Solution LLC

Clinton Coburn is a financial advisor at The Retirement Solution LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, Bank of America, N.A., and Edward Jones. The Retirement Solution LLC offers comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and insurance assessments to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm utilizes model-based portfolio allocations with mutual funds and ETFs, combining fundamental and technical analysis to manage risk and capture growth opportunities.

Income planning Social Security optimization Tax-loss harvesting
user avatar

James B

CFP®, Series 63

Redmond, WA

The Retirement Solution LLC

James Black is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at The Retirement Solution LLC. He has worked at Absolute Return Insurance Solutions, LLC and Retirement Income Solutions Inc. He is also the manager of Geldboom, LLC, an administration business. The Retirement Solution LLC provides comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and insurance assessments to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and various organizations. The firm employs model-based portfolio construction using mutual funds and ETFs, with a focus on fundamental and technical analysis and strategic asset allocation.

Income planning Social Security optimization Tax-loss harvesting
user avatar

Randy S

Series 63, Series 66

Gilbert, AZ

The Retirement Solution LLC

Randy Schatz is a financial advisor at The Retirement Solution LLC in Gilbert, AZ, with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Manulife John Hancock Investments, John Hancock Funds, and JPMorgan Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he owns residential properties in Gilbert managed through property managers. The Retirement Solution LLC offers comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and insurance assessments for individuals, trusts, estates, and various organizations, using model portfolios tailored to client objectives and incorporating tax-aware strategies and estate-planning coordination.

Income planning Social Security optimization Tax-loss harvesting
user avatar

Thomas B

Series 65

Redmond, WA

The Retirement Solution LLC

Thomas Black is a Series 65 licensed advisor with The Retirement Solution LLC in Redmond, WA, bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has been with The Retirement Solution since 2015. The Retirement Solution LLC offers comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and insurance assessments to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm uses model portfolio allocations tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance, incorporates tax-aware strategies such as direct indexing and tax-loss harvesting, and provides coordinated estate-planning services through third-party platforms.

Income planning Social Security optimization Tax-loss harvesting
user avatar

Shane P

Series 65

Redmond, WA

The Retirement Solution LLC

Shane Perry is a Series 65-licensed advisor with The Retirement Solution LLC, based in Redmond, WA, and has seven years of industry experience. He has been with The Retirement Solution in its various forms since 2014. Outside of advisory work, he provides tax return processing and filings for a small group of family and friends. The Retirement Solution LLC offers comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and insurance assessments to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and organizations. The firm manages approximately $573 million in discretionary assets and utilizes model-based portfolios focused on mutual funds and ETFs with fundamental and technical analysis.

Income planning Social Security optimization Tax-loss harvesting
user avatar

Jared K

Series 65

Redmond, WA

The Retirement Solution LLC

Jared Kowalske is a financial advisor with The Retirement Solution LLC in Redmond, WA, holding a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. His work history includes multiple roles within The Retirement Solution entities since 2021, along with prior positions in employment services and logistics. The Retirement Solution LLC offers comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and insurance assessments to a range of clients including individuals, trusts, and corporate entities. The firm employs model portfolios tailored to client objectives and risk profiles, incorporates tax-aware strategies, and integrates estate-planning coordination and third-party options-based programs into its services.

Income planning Social Security optimization Tax-loss harvesting
user avatar

Wesley M

Series 63, Series 65

Redmond, WA

The Retirement Solution LLC

Wesley Mc Bratney is a financial advisor at The Retirement Solution LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Edward Jones, Equitable Advisors, and Axa Advisors. The Retirement Solution LLC provides comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and insurance assessments to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and other entities. The firm uses model-based portfolio allocations with mutual funds and ETFs, combining fundamental and technical analysis to balance upside potential with downside risk.

Income planning Social Security optimization Tax-loss harvesting
user avatar

Cynthia M

CFP®, Series 66

Redmond, WA

The Retirement Solution LLC

Cynthia Mueller is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at The Retirement Solution Inc. since 2013 and currently serves at The Retirement Solution LLC. The Retirement Solution LLC provides comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and insurance assessments to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $573 million in discretionary assets and uses model-based portfolios that incorporate mutual funds and ETFs with fundamental and technical analysis.

Income planning Social Security optimization Tax-loss harvesting
View complete list of advisors at this firm
Warmer team member

Not sure where to start?

We'll help you think it through—whether you ultimately need an advisor or not. Warmer helps you compare advisors clearly, so you can choose with confidence.

Find your advisor

For advisor listings, we rely on sources including public filings and data provided by advisors, and we cannot guarantee that all information is current or accurate. Advisors are independent and may not have reviewed or updated this information. Please review an advisor’s Form ADV and do your own diligence before deciding whether to work with them.

Advisor matching and introductions are provided by FinanceHQ LLC (“FHQ”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Warmer and an SEC-registered investment advisor. We receive compensation from certain participating advisors for introductions or referrals. This creates a conflict of interest because we have an incentive to recommend advisors who compensate us, including those who pay us more. You pay no fee to use our matching service, and advisor fees are not increased because of a referral or introduction. We do not review the ongoing performance of advisors, manage or hold assets, guarantee performance, or provide advice about specific investments.

By using our service, you agree to our Terms of Service and Advisory Agreement, and acknowledge our Privacy Policy. Please review FHQ’s ADV Part 2A and Form CRS. Logos provided by Logo.dev

© 2026 Warmer Holdings Inc. (“Warmer”)