Mark Stancato

Advisor at VIP Wealth Advisors

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Location

Decatur, GA 30030

Credentials

CFP®, EA

Industry experience

5 years

About

You've built something meaningful. Maybe it's a startup, a career in tech, a creative practice, or a business that finally found its footing. But with that growth comes complexity, and suddenly, your financial life doesn't feel like it's working for you. You're fielding K-1s, juggling RSUs, navigating AMT surprises, and wondering what to do with all these "opportunities" no one prepared you for.

That's where I come in.

I'm Mark Stancato, CFP®, EA, ECA, CRPS®, and founder of VIP Wealth Advisors. I work with people whose lives don't follow a straight line - tech professionals, business owners, executives, creatives. People with vision and drive but who don't have the time or desire to untangle spreadsheets, decode tax law, or second-guess every financial move. They want clarity. Confidence. A partner they can trust with the stuff that keeps them up at night.

I didn't come from Wall Street. I came from the startup world, the stage, the grind of building something from nothing. I've bootstrapped businesses, advised founders through life-changing equity events, and helped creatives transform uncertain income into real wealth. I've been in rooms where ambition collides with identity, where money isn't just about numbers - it's about freedom, leverage, and making sure this all means something.

That's the lens I bring to financial planning. At VIP Wealth Advisors, I combine deep tax expertise, thoughtful investment management, and white-glove service into one integrated experience. I file your returns, manage your assets, and help you make smart decisions with long-term impact. I'm not here to sell you products or overwhelm you with jargon. My purpose is to help you breathe easier, sleep better, and take action - knowing someone's watching the details.

VIP stands for Very Intentional Planning, because that's what your life deserves. If you've outgrown generic advice and want a true partner who understands both the strategy and the story behind your success - we should talk.

This isn't just planning. It's designing a life on your terms, with clarity and confidence at every step.

Client services

Based on VIP Wealth Advisors

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers Tax preparation

Expertise

Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Business ownership considerations

Occupation focus

Technology Professional

Demographic focus

Gen Y/Millennials (Born 1980-1995)

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Fee options

AUM

0%

Flat

Starting at $649/month

Other

The fee may be higher if you are a business owner, have a highly structured legal estate, own private or illiquid investments, own multiple rental properties or otherwise have a lot of complexity in your financial life. Visit the pricing page of our website to calculate your estimate online. https://vipwealthadvisors.com/pricing

Location

120 W Trinity Pl

Decatur, GA 30030

Most active in

Georgia · Texas

Work history

VIP Wealth Advisors LLC

2024 - Present (2 years)

Range Finance Inc

2023 - 2025 (2 years)

Brooklyn FI, LLC

2021 - 2023 (2 years)

Mark Stancato

2018 - 2021 (3 years)

X8 Drums & Percussion, Inc.

2007 - Present (19 years)

Disclosures

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