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Brian Gawthrop

Five Cedars Financial, LLC · Kirkland, Washington

Brian Gawthrop is a fee-only financial advisor at Five Cedars Financial, LLC in Kirkland, Washington, who holds the CFP credential. Brian charges an ongoing planning fee.

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Facts

FirmFive Cedars Financial, LLC
Based in Kirkland, Washington
Fee modelOngoing planning fee
Accepting new clientsYes
Assets under management$22.9M across 54 accounts
CredentialsCFP
SEC registration Investment adviser representative in WA · CRD 4514776
Exams passedSeries 66 (2002)
Firm size1 employee
Disclosures None reported
Website5cedars.com

How Brian's firm compares

  • Five Cedars Financial, LLC's average account is about $425,000, from its Form ADV (assets managed divided by 54 accounts).

What fee-only advisors charge in Washington

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Questions about Brian

Is Brian Gawthrop a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes. Brian Gawthrop is listed in the NAPFA directory (NAPFA admits only fee-only advisors) and the XY Planning Network directory (XYPN members are fee-only). SEC records as of October 27, 2026 show no broker registration and no commission compensation reported by Brian's firm.

How does Brian charge for financial advice?

Brian charges an ongoing planning fee.

Where is Brian Gawthrop based?

Brian Gawthrop is based in Kirkland, Washington.

What credentials does Brian Gawthrop hold?

Brian Gawthrop holds the CFP credential.

Is Brian Gawthrop registered with the SEC?

Yes. Brian Gawthrop is registered as an investment adviser representative in WA (CRD 4514776), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 27, 2026.

How much does Five Cedars Financial, LLC manage?

Five Cedars Financial, LLC reports $22.9M across 54 accounts in assets under management.

How do I contact Brian Gawthrop?

Through Brian's website, 5cedars.com.

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