Where wealth meets purpose

At The Krause Collective, we are focused on more than just investments; we seek to grow with our clients and meet their evolving needs, bringing a unique understanding of family dynamics and an ability to translate complex concepts into understandable language.

Our goal is simple: reduce the complexity of our clients’ financial lives and provide tailored strategies to help achieve the future our clients want. We focus on a collaborative process to help clients navigate their unique objectives and goals during all stages of life.

We also help our clients feel informed, confident and secure with their investments, with peace of mind that they are in good hands. We want to be the trusted financial advisors that help clients make sense of their financial lives, collaborating to create and implement plans that help them achieve their goals while focusing on what is important to them.

Our wealth management approach

Sound investment strategies along with longer term focus (college funding, retirement, a second home, estate planning and wealth transfer) provide a disciplined approach to money management. Although this approach does not preclude taking advantage of short term market fluctuations and opportunities, alignment of those opportunities with long term goals is the primary focus. Drawing from the vast resources of RBC Wealth Management, a global leader in diversified financial services, and applying principles used to run businesses, we help clients understand the nature of various investments, their own investment style, and enable a more objective and comprehensive approach to personal financial analysis and planning. The process is to:

  • Understand your current financial situation
  • Define your personal investment style
  • Establish your financial goals and objectives
  • Create a sound investment strategy to help achieve your goals
  • Implement sensible solutions that keep focus on your goals
  • Update the plan as your life situation and the economy changes
  • Enjoy the journey and the rewards of your efforts!

Specific areas of proficiency include:

  • Alternative Investments including but not limited to 1031 Exchanges, private equity and private credit
  • Annuities
  • Cash management
  • Charitable strategy
  • College funding
  • Estate planning services and transition, including trusts and special needs
  • Executive compensation
  • Investment allocation and selection
  • Lines of credit
  • Liquidity events including selling a business, home or inheritance
  • Long-term care planning, including other insurance needs
  • Major purchase funding (e.g., second home)
  • Retirement income and planning
  • Stock grant and option strategy
  • Wealth management plans

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Meet the team

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Proud to be a national award-winning team for a second year in a row

At The Krause Collective, we are proud to have been named a Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Management Team in 2024 and 2025.  

Winner- 2024 Best of Edmonds - Best Financial Advisor

Congratulations to The Krause Collective for receiving the 2024 Best of Edmonds Award in the Financial Advisory Category presented by the My Edmonds News.  Readers voted on several categories to determine the winners.  We would like to thank the My Edmonds News Readers for this amazing recognition.

Proud to work with a nationally recognized teammate

At The Krause Collective, we are very proud that Financial Advisor Heather Krause has received these prestigious industry awards. It’s an honor to have a teammate nationally recognized as one of the best in the industry—because it means we are serving our clients well. Congratulations, Heather!

Heather Krause
  • 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors
  • 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisor
  • 2025 InvetmentNews $100M Club:  Top Female Advisors
  • 2022, 2023 and 2025 AdvisorHub Advisor to Watch
  • 2021 Working Mother's Top Wealth Advisor