# Kris Draper

> Kris Draper is a fee-only financial advisor at Northern Lights Advisors Inc in Seattle, Washington, who holds the CFP credential. Kris charges a percentage of assets and an ongoing planning fee and focuses on equity compensation, international & expat planning and founders (pre-exit).

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Built from public directory listings; last checked April 21, 2026.

## Facts

- **Firm:** Northern Lights Advisors Inc
- **Based in:** Seattle, Washington
- **Fee model:** Percentage of assets; Ongoing planning fee
- **Accepting new clients:** Yes (firm's website)
- **Assets under management (firm):** $258.9M across 339 accounts
- **Credentials:** CFP
- **Specialties:** Equity compensation, International & expat planning, Founders (pre-exit), Retirement planning, Estate & legacy planning, Tax planning, Family wealth transfer
- **Works with:** Tech employees, Executives, High earners, Ultra high net worth, Multi-generational families, Cross-border families
- **CRD:** 7200398 (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/7200398)
- **SEC registration:** Investment adviser representative in CA, VA, WA
- **Exams passed:** Series 65 (2019), Series 63 (2019)
- **Firm size:** 5 employees
- **Disclosures:** None reported
- **Website:** http://nlria.com

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kris Draper a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes. Kris Draper is listed in 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 Kris's firm.

### How does Kris charge for financial advice?

Kris charges a percentage of assets and an ongoing planning fee.

### Where is Kris Draper based?

Kris Draper is based in Seattle, Washington.

### What does Kris specialize in?

Kris's specialties include equity compensation, international & expat planning, founders (pre-exit), retirement planning, estate & legacy planning and tax planning. Kris works with tech employees, executives, high earners, ultra high net worth and multi-generational families.

### What credentials does Kris Draper hold?

Kris Draper holds the CFP credential.

### Is Kris Draper registered with the SEC?

Yes. Kris Draper is registered as an investment adviser representative in CA, VA and WA (CRD 7200398), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 27, 2026.

### How much does Northern Lights Advisors Inc manage?

Northern Lights Advisors Inc reports $258.9M across 339 accounts in assets under management.

### How do I contact Kris Draper?

Through Kris's website, nlria.com.

## Sources

- XY Planning Network directory listing (https://www.xyplanningnetwork.com/find-an-advisor/kris-draper-11531): XYPN members are fee-only
- SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure and Form ADV: registration, exams, and firm facts, data as of October 27, 2026
- The firm's website (https://nlria.com/): specialties, clients served, and fees, checked October 28, 2026

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