Donald S. Harmelin

Mr. Harmelin has devoted more than 35 years to advising successful business owners, highly compensated executives, and high-net-worth individuals on tax-efficient and flexible ways to protect, control, preserve, and enhance family and philanthropic wealth. Don’s professional passion is raising awareness of the tax inefficiencies inherent in traditional retirement and estate planning. He is an advocate and educator for multigeneration financial security.

Before founding Wealth Consultants, Inc., Don spent eight years as Vice-President Executive Compensation Planning at Shearson Lehman Holdings, Inc. Recognized for his creativity, broad product knowledge and in-depth technical skills, Don is relied upon by legal and accounting professionals to provide interdisciplinary oversight on insurance-related aspects of complex executive compensation and estate planning matters.

Don brings a unique perspective, stemming from a three-generation family tradition spanning over 100 years in the life insurance and financial services profession. His clients realize living benefits from insurance products to enjoy higher spendable income during retirement.

A graduate of the University of Oregon, Don Is a Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC).