Cordell, Neher & Company, PLLC

09/23/2026

Washington has a new state income tax on the horizon. The "Millionaires' Tax" (SB 6346) takes effect January 1, 2028, imposing a 9.9% tax on income over $1 million a year. It won't affect most households, but if you're approaching that threshold, the planning window is now—not in 2027.

Read our full breakdown of what's taxed, what's exempt, and how to start planning.

Washington now has a new state income tax on the books. Governor Bob Ferguson signed Senate Bill 6346 into law on March 30, 2026, creating a 9.9% tax on individual or household income exceeding $1 million per year. If your income puts...

09/16/2026

Some of the most meaningful relationships we build are the ones that span generations. Watching kids grow up, start their own families, and eventually step into their parents' financial picture is part of what makes local, long-term relationships so special.

If you're thinking about how to bring the next generation into the conversation around your family's finances, we'd love to help guide that process.

09/14/2026

Turning 18 doesn't mean the planning stops. For families of children with disabilities, it's often when it matters most.

In our latest blog, we break down what to know about the transition into adulthood: education paths beyond a traditional degree, protecting SSI and Medicaid eligibility, ABLE accounts, special needs trusts, and more.

Read it on our website.

For families raising a child with a disability, few milestones carry as much weight as the transition into adulthood. High school graduation, once a distant milestone, arrives alongside a long list of new questions. Where will my child...

09/10/2026

Calling all young artists in the NCW region! We're getting ready to design our 2026 holiday card, and we want YOUR kids' artwork to be part of it.

If your little one loves to draw, paint, or doodle, we'd love to see their take on the season. Think snowy mountains, family gatherings, North Central Washington charm... whatever inspires them!

📧 How to enter: Email your child's artwork to [email protected] with the subject line "2026 Holiday Card Submission."
🗓️ Deadline: September 30

We can't wait to see what this year's young artists create.

09/08/2026

We're growing! Please join us in welcoming Blake Jaeger, Tessa Roehl, and Lyndsay Jones to the CNC team. We're excited to have them on board and can't wait for you to get to know them.

More new faces to come soon!

09/04/2026

Happy Labor Day Weekend! 🌊

We're proud to sponsor the 4th Continental Surf Cup at Lakeside Surf in Chelan, where Team USA and Team Europe battle it out for river wave bragging rights. It's free to watch, family-friendly, and a great way to spend the holiday weekend right here in North Central Washington. Come cheer on the competitors with us!

Learn more: https://www.lakesidesurf.com/surfcup

09/01/2026

Our CNC Financial Group team recently traveled to Salt Lake City for Cetera's Connect2Peers conference, bringing back fresh insights to keep serving our clients well.

Proud shoutout to Bradi Dahmen, recognized as part of Cetera's Pinnacle Club, one of Cetera's top honors for advisors nationwide! 🎉

08/27/2026

Being a physician means a demanding schedule, a complex income picture, and often very little time left to think about taxes and long-term planning.

That's where we come in. From maximizing retirement contributions to navigating student loan strategies and understanding the tax implications of practice ownership, our team works alongside physicians to build a plan that fits a career as demanding as medicine.

Because your financial plan should work as hard as you do.

08/24/2026

Summer moves fast. Don't let it slip away before you've soaked it all in!

Here's our team's late-summer bucket list:
🍑 Grab fresh peaches or cherries from a local orchard stand
🚣 Paddle or float the Wenatchee River
🥾 Catch sunset from a favorite trailhead
🎣 Sneak in one more lake day
🍦 Support a local small business with a treat run

What's still on your summer bucket list before fall rolls in? Tell us in the comments! 👇

08/20/2026

National Preparedness Month is right around the corner, and it's the perfect nudge to ask: if disaster struck tomorrow, would your business be ready?

From power outages to wildfires to data breaches, a solid disaster recovery plan comes down to three steps: identifying your risks, understanding their impact, and putting a mitigation plan in place. Our latest blog walks through each one, plus how to make sure your business can meet its financial obligations if the unexpected happens.

Questions about building your plan? We're here to help.

September is right around the corner, and with it comes National Preparedness Month. Now is a great time for small business owners to get a head start on a disaster recovery plan. Disaster recovery plans are not difficult to develop,...