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Financial advisors for tax planning in Bellevue, Washington

Which financial advisor should I talk to about tax planning in Bellevue?

For tax planning in Bellevue, talk to a fee-only planner who plans tax across years, not one who only looks back at last year's return. Ask whether they prepare returns or work alongside your preparer, because that changes who does what. Records to start with include Jeffrey Walters of Advisia Financial Planning, LLC, Kevin Estes of Scaled Finance, LLC and Daniel Frankel of WealthCollab.

Where to start

Chosen from what each record shows: credentials that fit this work and fees on file, one advisor per firm.

  • Jeffrey Walters Advisia Financial Planning, LLC, Bellevue City Holds the EA and CFP. Fees on file: hourly.
  • Kevin Estes Scaled Finance, LLC, Bellevue City Holds the CFP. Fees on file: hourly, one-time planning fee.
  • Daniel Frankel WealthCollab, Bellevue City Holds the CFP. Fees on file: flat fee or retainer, ongoing planning fee.
  • Brandon Steele Mainsail Financial Group, Bellevue City Holds the CFP. Fees on file: ongoing planning fee.
  • S Yeyni Wealth-Builders, Bellevue City Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.
  • Lucas Baker MarsJewett Financial Group, Bellevue City Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, flat fee or retainer.

How many fee-only financial advisors in Bellevue work on tax planning?

The Wellspent public graph lists 32 fee-only advisors for tax planning in Bellevue, at 10 firms. We counted every advisor record that lists this work, as of November 2026.

How do fee-only advisors for tax planning in Bellevue charge?

The most common fee among fee-only advisors for tax planning in Bellevue is a percentage of assets, used by 69% of the 32 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 38% charge a flat fee or retainer and 25% charge an ongoing planning fee.

How much do fee-only financial advisors charge in Washington?

Fee-only financial advisors in Washington charge a median of $4,500 a year for ongoing planning. We found this across the published prices of 25 Washington firms.

How much does a one-time financial plan cost in Washington?

A one-time financial plan from a fee-only firm in Washington has a median price of $3,000. We found this across the published prices of 27 Washington firms.

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What credentials should a financial advisor for tax planning have?

For tax planning, look for the EA and CFP. In Bellevue, 38% of the 32 advisors listed hold the CFP.

EA3% in Bellevue
Enrolled agents are licensed by the IRS and focus on tax.
CFP38% in Bellevue
The CFP connects tax decisions to the rest of the plan.

How do Bellevue advisors for tax planning compare with the rest of the US?

38% of fee-only advisors for tax planning in Bellevue charge a flat fee or retainer, compared with 10% of the 5,860 listed across the US. That's the largest difference in the Wellspent public graph between the two groups.

  • Hold the EA 3% 2%
  • Hold the CFP 38% 50%
  • Charge a percentage of assets 69% 87%
  • Charge a flat fee or retainer 38% 10%
  • Charge an ongoing planning fee 25% 16%

Dark bars are Bellevue. Light bars are all US advisors for tax planning.

Does Washington tax income?

Washington doesn't tax wages, but it does tax large long-term capital gains, which matters when you sell stock or a business.

What should I ask a financial advisor about tax planning in Bellevue?

  1. Do you prepare my return, or coordinate with my preparer?
  2. Will you give me a written multi-year tax projection?
  3. What tax decisions would you want to make with me before year end?
  4. How do you weigh tax savings against investment risk?
  5. How would Washington's tax on capital gains change the way I sell?

How current is this list of fee-only advisors for tax planning in Bellevue?

Wellspent last checked these records against SEC records in October 2026 and firm websites in October 2026. Each advisor's page shows the date for that record.

All 32 advisors

Fee-only advisors for tax planning in Bellevue: advisor, firm, city, credentials, and fees
AdvisorFirmCityCredentialsFees
Kevin Estes Kevin Estes, CFP®, CCFC, MBA is an hourly financial planner who helps tech professionals and their families live great lives. Scaled Finance, LLC Bellevue CFP, MBA Hourly, One-time planning fee
Daniel Frankel WealthCollab Bellevue CFP, CFA Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee
Jeffrey Walters Hourly, fee-only advice on planning, taxes and investments for DIY investors who want to keep managing their own portfolios. Advisia Financial Planning, LLC Bellevue CFP, EA Hourly
S Yeyni Wealth-Builders Bellevue CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Brian Mars MarsJewett Financial Group Bellevue CFP Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer
John Wright MarsJewett Financial Group Bellevue CFP Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer
Lucas Baker MarsJewett Financial Group Bellevue CFP Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer
Scott Jewett MarsJewett Financial Group Bellevue CFP Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer
Brandon Steele Mainsail Financial Group Bellevue CFP Ongoing planning fee
John Griffin Mainsail Financial Group Bellevue CFP Ongoing planning fee
John Wilbourne Occidental Asset Management Bellevue Not listed Ongoing planning fee
Kathryn Kokenge TrueWealth Financial Partners San Diego Bellevue CFP, CFA Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Sprague Kolp Opal Advisors Bellevue CFP Percentage of assets, Performance-based fees
Andrew Hall MarsJewett Financial Group Bellevue Not listed Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer
Brock Mackenzie MarsJewett Financial Group Bellevue Not listed Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer
Elizabeth Sowle MarsJewett Financial Group Bellevue Not listed Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer
Adam Laibson Mainsail Financial Group Bellevue Not listed Ongoing planning fee
Adrian Fernandez Opal Advisors Bellevue Not listed Percentage of assets, Performance-based fees
Bao Ly Opal Advisors Bellevue Not listed Percentage of assets, Performance-based fees
Christina Hua Opal Advisors Bellevue Not listed Percentage of assets, Performance-based fees
Felicia Fly Mainsail Financial Group Bellevue Not listed Ongoing planning fee
James Hua Opal Advisors Bellevue Not listed Percentage of assets, Performance-based fees
Jamie Langlow TrueWealth Financial Partners San Diego Bellevue Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Joshua Moore Mainsail Financial Group Bellevue Not listed Ongoing planning fee
Justin Young Opal Advisors Bellevue Not listed Percentage of assets, Performance-based fees
Patrick Severson TrueWealth Financial Partners San Diego Bellevue Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Samuel Wisneski TrueWealth Financial Partners San Diego Bellevue Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Tonye Wokoma Mainsail Financial Group Bellevue Not listed Ongoing planning fee
Chris Wheeler Intirety Bellevue Not listed Flat fee or retainer, Percentage of assets
Ethan Meikle Intirety Bellevue Not listed Flat fee or retainer, Percentage of assets
Shireen Sharma Intirety Bellevue Not listed Flat fee or retainer, Percentage of assets
William Ironmonger Intirety Bellevue Not listed Flat fee or retainer, Percentage of assets

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