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Our mission is to provide exceptionally coordinated financial planning and wealth management. Alterra Advisors strives to give our clients the peace of mind that comes as they plan for and meet their financial needs and life’s goals. Our success is defined by each and every client who comes to feel we are not just their trusted advisor, but also part of their extended family.
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5 Ways to Reduce Estate Taxes: a Video Walkthrough
Today is a deep dive into ways you can reduce estate taxes and pass more of your hard-earned wealth to your family. We show you how to find out how big your estate tax problem is, how the tax works, and five strategies you can use to lose less to taxes and make a...
The Art of Giving a Good Referral
With a clear intent and a tactful approach, you can give a good referral to a friend or family member...stress-free!
Protecting Your Out-of-State Vacation Home (or Other Real Estate)
If you live here in our home state of Washington, a winter getaway to your sunny California vacation home can be quite the relief! But whether your property is in California or another state, you might leave an unintended legal mess or estate tax bill to the next...
2022 Year-End Financial Planning Checklist
As we approach the end of 2022, here are a few simple tax saving tips to lighten the burden when you file your taxes next April!
How Your Portfolio is Like a House
When the stock market drops or crashes, have you ever had this thought: My portfolio is down $100,000…$200,000…$1 million! How will I ever recover what I’ve lost? This is an important question to consider…your retirement life depends on it! It’s common to wonder...
5 Strategies to Reduce
Your Estate Taxes in Washington State
In this eBook you will learn 5 key strategies to reduce your estate taxes and increase the impact of your wealth for your family and the causes you care about.
You’ll learn ways to:
- Fully utilize your estate tax exemptions
- Use gifts to reduce your taxable estate
- Move assets out of your estate and maintain your income
- Protect highly appreciated assets without losing access to them
- Make your trust last for generations
Taxes are just one component in a comprehensive estate plan, but if you want to reduce taxes and increase your impact, this free e-book is for you!
When you fill out this form, we’ll send you a copy the e-book and follow up with additional valuable resources. We view this as a conversation that you can leave any time. And, like any conversation, we invite you to reach out if you’d like to further discuss your situation.
All the best,

Josh Whelan
CFP, CLU, ChFC | Financial Advisor, Partner
Phone: 425.749.3300
Email: josh@alterraadvisors.com
