Our Team

Meet Our Team

Heather Kessler

Teams

  • Wealth Management

Locations

  • Mercer Island

Roles

  • Wealth Manager
  • Wealth Strategy Group

Heather Kessler, CFP®

Team Lead & Wealth Manager

Heather wears a few different hats as a Team Lead and Wealth Manager. Her primary role is to work closely with Team Paracle to serve the various financial needs of many families. In addition to that role, she works closely with the leadership team to ensure we are thinking proactively about the overall needs of the families we serve and providing a great overall client experience. 

Heather’s favorite part of the job is learning about families’ goals and being a part of helping them to achieve these milestones. Perhaps it’s buying a new house, starting a business, saving for children’s education, or making the transition into retirement. She finds it very rewarding to be alongside for the journey and see the goals come to fruition. Every decision and action we make is with our clients’ and community’s best interest in mind. 

“The investment world is overly complicated, and our goal is to make it approachable and understandable. Our clients have enough to think about at work, with families, or other commitments – we are here to help. We’ve accomplished our goal if we can simplify seemingly complex financial decisions and provide our clients with confidence in their financial and investment plan.”  

Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®. CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and CFP® in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.

HOBBIES

I love to cook and travel! I enjoy creating new recipes with my husband to share while entertaining friends. My most recent travel adventures included Qatar, summiting Kilimanjaro, as well as a solo trip to northern Italy. Sharing a meal with locals is such a fun way to immerse yourself in the culture. Many more countries (and culinary adventures) are on the bucket list! I enjoy DIY projects, hiking, and spoiling my dog, Axle. I also enjoy volunteering and supporting various causes around the Seattle area.

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Coldstream is an employee-owned wealth management firm. We believe that by having broad employee ownership, we can attract and retain the industry’s best talent – in turn furthering our mission of enhancing people’s lives.

Recent Article Contributions

  • July 15, 2024

    The Art of Parenting: Preparing Your College-Bound Student

    Preparing to send your child off to college marks a significant milestone not just for them, but for your entire family. It’s a time filled with excitement, anticipation, and perhaps a touch of apprehension about what lies ahead. Many parents who send their first kid off to college are surprised to discover the various financial [...]

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  • September 7, 2022

    Ready to Use Your 529 Plan?

    As your college student heads off to campus this fall, you may be wondering what expenses the 529 plan can cover versus which expenses are better paid out-of-pocket. Let’s take a closer look at expenses your student may encounter during their academic year and which of those qualify under your 529 plan. What Are “Qualified [...]

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  • 529 savings plan

    September 6, 2022

    10 Most Common Questions About 529 Savings Plans

    529 Savings Plans are tax-advantaged accounts used to pay for qualified education expenses. Contributions are typically invested in target-date funds, gradually shifting toward a more conservative allocation as the beneficiary nears college age. You may be considering a 529 for your child, grandchild, or another family member. Here are some of the more common questions [...]

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