Large-firm, 10b5-1 plan design financial advisors
The right financial advisor for you depends on how you weigh location, expertise, experience, the clients they typically serve, and how they work with you.
You might need a 10b5-1 plan design advisor if you're an insider at a public company looking to sell shares without violating trading rules. A common mistake is setting up a plan that doesn't align with your company's blackout periods or reporting requirements, which can lead to compliance issues.
- Plan timing expertise. Confirm how they schedule trades to avoid blackout windows and insider trading risks.
- Regulatory knowledge. Ask how they ensure your plan meets SEC rules and disclosure obligations.
- Firm resources. Large-firm advisors often have access to compliance teams and legal support to back your plan design.
- Customization approach. Check how they tailor the plan to your trading goals and company policies, not just a standard template.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Christian N
Series 63, Series 66, Series 65
Foster City, CA
IEQ Capital, LLC
Christian Nelson specializes in 10b5-1 plan design, making him well-suited to help insiders at public companies navigate trading rules and blackout periods. Based in Foster City, CA, he brings 20 years of experience and works at IEQ Capital, a large firm serving high-net-worth clients with a flat-fee structure and a focus on alternative investments and customized portfolio management.
Experience: 20 years
Avg account: $24,582,290
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Adam C
Series 66
San Francisco, CA
Merrill
Adam Cline specializes in 10b5-1 plan design within a large firm setting, offering expertise in executive compensation and equity management tailored for insiders at public companies. Based in San Francisco with 14 years of experience at Merrill, he serves affluent clients including C-suite executives and entrepreneurs, providing a comprehensive approach that integrates wealth preservation, pre-IPO planning, and charitable giving, supported by a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million.
Experience: 15 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Derek E
Series 63, Series 66
Fort Myers, FL
Fidelity
Derek Ehlers specializes in 10b5-1 plan design, making him well-suited to help insiders at public companies navigate complex trading rules and blackout periods. As Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity, a large firm, he brings 25 years of industry experience and leads a team focused on comprehensive financial and wealth planning, offering robust firm resources and seasoned expertise compared to other advisors.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $234,793
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