Terry Bradford Crane

Advisor at BradfordCrane Company LLC

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Firm

BradfordCrane Company LLC

Location

Port Orchard, WA

Credentials

CFP®

Industry experience

12 years

About

Terry Bradford-Crane, MBA, CFP® is an investment adviser in the states of California and Washington. After graduating from the United States Naval Academy and an accomplished career as an EA-6B Prowler naval flight officer, she began her career as a financial adviser with Merrill Lynch in Oxnard, California. As a financial adviser and certified financial manager with Merrill Lynch, Mrs. Bradford-Crane managed a multi-million dollar book of cash and securities for high net worth individuals and businesses. She regularly performed individual financial plan presentations to clients and developed and implemented financial planning strategies for cash and debt management, education planning, retirement planning, risk management, tax planning and estate planning.

In August 2004, Mrs. Bradford-Crane established BradfordCrane Company as a business platform to educate individuals on investment topics, inspire investors to reach for their own financial independence, deliver presentations on portfolio development and the "art" of selecting an appropriate financial advisor, and provide pro bono financial planning advice to organizations and individuals as a service to her community.

Her commitment to financial literacy is evident in her community involvement over the years as a volunteer and guest speaker for several advisory boards and mentoring programs. She has a Master of Business Administration (Financial Planning) from California Lutheran University and is an adjunct faculty member for the California Lutheran University MBA in Financial Planning Program. Mrs. Bradford-Crane is a CFP® Certificant and a member of the Financial Planning Association of Puget Sound. She volunteers for the Foundation for Financial Planning and is the owner and editor of PeaceOfMindWaypoints.com. Mrs. Bradford-Crane also a co-owner and financial officer of Allied Approach Group, LLC, an aviation test and evaluation company.

Expertise

Cash flow / budgeting Debt management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

Demographic focus

Young Professionals

Fee options

Flat

$5000+/engagement

Hourly

$300/hr

Work history

Crane Household

2017 - Present (9 years)

California Lutheran University

2015 - Present (11 years)

Crane Household

2011 - 2017 (6 years)

BradfordCrane Company

2008 - Present (18 years)

Disclosures

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Parents

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Merrill

Michael Copelan is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management who works with high net worth individuals and families, particularly those with net worths between $3 million and $10 million. His practice focuses on comprehensive financial planning that includes wealth management strategy, tax efficiency, estate planning strategies, banking, lending, and legacy coordination. He collaborates with clients' CPAs, attorneys, and other advisors to provide a coordinated financial planning experience. With over nine years of experience in the financial services industry, Michael serves clients such as business owners, executives, and professionals managing retirement planning, real estate, equity compensation, and multigenerational wealth transfer. He emphasizes trust, simplicity, and long-term relationships, helping clients transition from reactive decisions to proactive, purpose-driven strategies that align with their values and long-term goals. Michael holds a Bachelor's Degree from Berry College and holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He lives on the Olympic Peninsula with his wife and three children. Michael is involved in the community through organizations such as the Bainbridge Book Festival, Jefferson County Soccer Club, Port Townsend Film Festival, and Port Townsend Friends of the Library. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family and supporting youth sports.

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