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Randall Kim

Advisor at Merit Financial Advisors

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Firm

Merit Financial Advisors

Location

Issaquah, WA 98029

Credentials

ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

47 years

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning flat fees up to $80,000; Annual Trustee/Fiduciary Fee $16,500 to $18,000 plus additional asset-based fees

Percentage

$0 - $100,000: 1.50% $100,000 - $250,000: 1.25% Above $250,000+: 1.00%

Project-based

Hourly rates for financial planning services, specific rates not stated

Subscriptions

Ongoing financial planning fees payable annually, quarterly, or monthly

Work history

Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments

2024 - Present (2 years)

Merit Financial Advisors

2022 - Present (4 years)

Triad Financial Strategies,Inc.(DBA:Triad Investment Management)

2018 - 2022 (4 years)

Path Wealth Management LLC

2009 - 2021 (12 years)

LPL Financial, llc

2005 - 2024 (19 years)

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Jessica K

CFP®

Issaquah, WA

Kirwin Financial LLC

In my mid-20s, I was making big financial decisions – rolling over a 401(k) after leaving a corporate job, deferring student loans before joining the Peace Corps, and figuring out how to invest while living abroad. Each challenge pushed me to learn more, and I realized I genuinely enjoyed making sense of money. But as my husband and I navigated major milestones – marriage, home buying, career shifts – we had a hard time finding financial advice that was clear, practical, and truly in our best interest. That’s when I knew: financial planning shouldn’t feel like guesswork. I became a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ to help professionals in their 30s and 40s gain clarity and confidence in their financial decisions. I founded Kirwin Financial because there simply weren’t enough fee-only planners serving people who are growing their families, careers, and wealth. Today, I help couples align their money with their life goals – whether it’s buying a home, preparing for a new baby, or planning for financial independence. I offer unbiased, fee-only financial planning, meaning I work in your best interest – no commissions, no product sales, just expert guidance tailored to your life. A comprehensive plan typically costs $3,375, with billing based solely on the time spent at a rate of $275 per hour. You don’t have to figure this out alone. Let’s build a financial plan that fits your life, your goals, and your future. Get started here: https://calendly.com/kirwinfinancial/15min

General retirement planning Married/Couples/Partners Young Families Gen Y/Millennials (Born 1980-1995)

Kevin E

CFP®

Renton, WA

Scaled Finance LLC

Kevin Estes, CFP®, MBA is the Founder and Financial Planner of Scaled Finance, LLC. He helps tech professionals and their families live their best lives. His definition of family is broad! Your family is whoever matters most to you. His specialties include equity compensation, financial independence, real estate, and education. Kevin works with a wide age range of clients. Kevin is located near T-Mobile’s Bellevue, WA headquarters. Scaled Finance operates virtually, allowing him to serve clients nationwide.

Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) Gen Y/Millennials (Born 1980-1995)

Brian B

CFP®

Sammamish, WA

Onward Financial Advising LLC

Onward Financial Advising LLC is a fee-only, fiduciary financial advising firm dedicated to helping individuals and families build wealth and achieve financial security. Onward believes that financial advising is for everyone and that everyone can benefit from expert financial advice, regardless of how many investable assets they have. With this belief, the mission of Onward Financial Advising is to empower clients to improve their financial futures by creating personalized plans that build wealth. Key Services: • Comprehensive Financial Planning • Ongoing Financial Advice • Investment Management • Retirement Planning • Tax Strategies and Planning • RSU Planning and Employer Retirement Plans To accomplish this mission Onward specializes in creating personalized financial plans that address the unique needs of mid-career professionals, first-generation wealth creators, and families. The founder, Brian Blakeman, brings over 15 years of combined experience in aerospace engineering and financial services to create a unique blend of technical expertise and personal financial advice. Onward Financial Advising understands the complexities of financial decision-making, especially when it comes to managing restricted stock units (RSUs), employer retirement plans, and crafting efficient tax strategies. As a fiduciary, Onward is committed to acting in your best interest, offering clear, transparent advice without conflicts of interest.

General retirement planning Established Professionals

Jason P

CFP®

Kirkland, WA

Unleashed Financial LLC

Are you part of Generation X and feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of saving for retirement while balancing family responsibilities and career demands? Unleashed Financial LLC specializes in providing tailored financial solutions for Gen Xers like you to help ease those burdens. We understand the unique challenges you face, and we're here to help you navigate them: • Caring for aging parents? We factor that into your financial plan. • Supporting children? We'll help you balance their needs with your retirement goals. • Preparing for longer life expectancies and rising healthcare costs? We'll help you plan for these increasing expenses to ensure a comfortable retirement. That's why we offer a comprehensive suite of services designed to address these challenges head-on and benefit you directly: • Retirement Planning: Get a personalized roadmap that confidently guides you toward your financial goals. • Investment Management: Benefit from tailored strategies to grow and protect your assets, ensuring alignment with your financial goals. • Wealth Management: Experience complete financial well-being through our holistic solutions that integrate investment, financial planning, and risk management. As a fiduciary advisor, Unleashed Financial LLC is ethically bound to put your interests first. We operate with a transparent fee structure and no hidden costs, so you can trust that our advice is always in your best interest. Schedule a complimentary 30-minute consultation to discuss your needs and how we can help you secure your financial future. Let's work together to navigate the complexities of retirement planning and build a solid financial foundation for a comfortable and secure retirement.

Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Technology Professional Mid-Career Professionals Gen X (Born 1965-1980)

Jeff T

CFP®

Bellevue, WA

Tolsma Investments, LLC

I'm passionate about helping people. I believe good financial management helps people live richer, happier lives; have closer, stronger families; and become better-contributing members to society. I'm proud to serve clients as a fiduciary and as their trusted steward as they make critical financial decisions in an uncertain world. I believe everyone should have a personal Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for their financial life. I am the founder and managing director of Tolsma Investments, LLC, a registered investment advisor (RIA) in Washington State. This registration allows me to serve clients as an investment advisor and financial planner under the fiduciary standard. I am an independent advisor. This allows me to serve clients by giving them the power of choice and removing conflicts of interests. I am a happily married family man with a wonderful wife and 4-daughters. I grew up in the suburbs of Atlanta, GA and attended college at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. I spent 6 years working for Fidelity Investments in their investing, brokerage, and financial planning business. I was a Financial Consultant in the Bellevue, WA office where I was the primary investment advisor and wealth manager for Fidelity’s high net worth clients in their private client group offering. The families I supported covered $450 million in assets and I held over 800 appointments per year on average. This pace of work was exciting and busy! This experience gave me the training, education, and experience that clients will come to appreciate as I serve them as their fiduciary advisor and an expert in this field. A key value for me in deciding if I should start my own planning and advising firm was the idea that I could work more comprehensively and in more detail with clients if I could serve them as an independent fiduciary in all circumstances. I feel I can serve clients better when there are no proprietary products I am required to sell, no sales targets to meet, and no management to answer to if clients choose one investment over the other. My focus really is on you, the client, and everything I do is built on this belief. This is what I bring to the table as your personal CFO and helping you craft and live the life you desire with the financial plan to make that possible.

Wealth management Active portfolio management General retirement planning

Daniel F

CFA®, CFP®

Bellevue, WA

Wealthcollab

WealthCollab was created to help analytically minded business owners and technology professionals achieve and maintain financial independence. As a boutique firm, we take a uniquely personal and transparent approach to understanding and advising on your fundamental financial priorities. While making smart investment decisions is critical to success, a focus on other areas of your finances like taxes, budgeting, insurance needs, retirement contributions, savings targets and business/real estate interests can be just as important. For this reason, our focus is to provide a comprehensive framework for aligning ALL your financial decisions with your objectives. Unlike traditional firms, WealthCollab charges a fixed fee rather than a percentage of assets or commission schedule. In most cases, this better aligns our interests and saves clients money.

Business ownership considerations Entity structure planning (LLC, S-Corp) Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Technology Professional Gen X (Born 1965-1980)
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