About Meridian

Why we built a fee-only firm.

David Meridian spent 12 years at a wirehouse watching clients pay for advice that was really product sales. He started Meridian Wealth to provide the kind of advice he couldn't give there.

SEC-Registered RIAFee-OnlyFiduciaryCERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™

Our Philosophy

Planning is process, not prediction.

We can’t tell you what the market will do next year. Neither can anyone else, regardless of what they charge or what credentials they hold. What we can do is build a plan that accounts for uncertainty — one that gives you a clear set of decisions to make each year, a framework for evaluating those decisions, and the confidence that comes from knowing your plan is sound even when the news is not.

Our investment approach is evidence-based: diversified, low-cost, and focused on factors that academic research has shown to drive long-term returns. We don’t try to time the market or pick individual stocks. We build portfolios designed to capture market returns efficiently and adjust them as your circumstances change.

The most important work we do is behavioral — helping clients stay disciplined when markets are volatile, make rational decisions during major life transitions, and resist the expensive mistakes that derail most DIY investors.

Disclosures

Transparency we’re required to provide.

SEC Registration

Meridian Wealth Partners is registered as an investment advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training.

Form ADV

Our Form ADV Parts 1 and 2 are available on the SEC’s Investment Advisor Public Disclosure database (adviserinfo.sec.gov) and are provided to every prospective client at or before engagement.

Fee Disclosure

We are a fee-only firm. We receive no commissions, referral fees, or compensation from any financial product provider. Our complete fee schedule is disclosed in our Form ADV Part 2A.

Past Performance

Past investment performance does not guarantee future results. Investment advisory services involve risk, including possible loss of principal.

The Team

Credentials you can verify.

CFP® and CFA designations require rigorous exams, ongoing education, and adherence to a code of ethics. You can verify both at cfp.net and cfainstitute.org.

David Meridian CFP at Meridian Wealth Partners Seattle

David Meridian, CFP®

Founder & Lead Advisor

David founded Meridian Wealth after 12 years at a wirehouse where he grew frustrated with commission-based incentives. He holds the CFP® designation and specializes in retirement transition planning for Seattle professionals.

Lisa Chen CFA at Meridian Wealth Partners

Lisa Chen, CFA

Investment Analyst

Lisa manages portfolio construction and ongoing investment oversight. She holds the CFA designation and spent six years in institutional asset management before joining Meridian in 2021.

Get Started

Start with a 30-minute conversation.

No sales pitch. We discuss your situation and tell you whether we’re the right fit — free of charge.

Investment advisory services offered through Meridian Wealth Partners, an SEC-registered investment advisor. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

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