I’m Charles. I’m a local Fee-Only CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and Wealth Advisor with Barker Wealth Management, LLC in Clark County.

I specialize in working with Vancouver retirees aged 60 - 70 make smart decisions with their money in retirement.

Hi, Vancouver Retirees!

I help my clients with:

  • Withdrawal strategies from IRAs, Roths and brokerage accounts to manage taxes and cash flow.

  • Investment alignment across accounts for tax efficiency.

  • Social Security claiming options based on your broader financial picture.

  • Estate planning review: ensuring beneficiary designations, trusts, and wills are properly structured.

  • Legacy and charitable giving plans, including qualified charitable distributions (QCDs).

  • Roth conversion planning to take advantage of low-income years or tax bracket gaps.

  • Team coordination with your CPA and attorney — no more chasing everyone down!

Fee-Only Financial Advice

Optimize Your Investments

Lower Your Lifetime Tax Bill

Retire On Your Own Terms with Less Worry


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