Seasoned, equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) financial advisors in Austin, TX
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.
If you have equity compensation like RSUs (restricted stock units) or ESPP (employee stock purchase plans) vesting soon, you need an advisor who understands how to time sales and tax strategies carefully. Without this expertise, you might trigger unnecessary taxes or miss opportunities to maximize your gains. Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience navigating these complex equity plans.
- Tax timing insight. Ask how they plan sales around federal tax brackets and potential property tax impacts in Texas.
- Equity type nuances. Confirm they differentiate strategies for RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs rather than treating all equity the same.
- Long-term planning. Look for advisors who integrate your equity with retirement and cash flow goals, not just short-term gains.
- Experience with local factors. Ensure they consider Texas-specific tax realities like no state income tax but significant property taxes in their advice.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Bianca L
Series 63, Series 66
Austin, TX
Merrill
Bianca Lindsey offers seasoned expertise in managing equity compensation like RSUs and ESPPs, with 29 years of industry experience and a focus on tax minimization strategies tailored to Austin's unique tax environment. Affiliated with Merrill, a large firm, she also specializes in college savings and family business planning, serving diverse clients including women professionals and the LGBTQIA community, with a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million.
Experience: 30 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Kent H
CFP®, CPWA®
Round Rock, TX
Ubequity Wealth Management, LLC
Kent Hickey brings 25 years of experience specializing in equity compensation for executives and technology professionals, with certifications including CFP® and CPWA®. Based in Round Rock, TX, he offers flat-fee and AUM-based pricing, focusing on tailored strategies for RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs. His background in logistics and personal experience with stock compensation provide a practical perspective that distinguishes him from other advisors in the Austin area.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $1,100,725
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Mark M
Series 63, Series 65
West Lake Hills, TX
Eltekon Advisors, LLC.
Mark Mangum brings 33 years of experience advising equity recipients in the Austin area, with expertise in RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs. His firm, Eltekon Advisors, offers discretionary portfolio management and integrates career-focused planning and real estate advisory, differentiating him through a blend of fundamental and technical investment strategies and negotiable flat fees starting around $500.
Experience: 33 years
Avg account: $658,142
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Stu S
CFP®, CFA®
Austin, TX
TwoTen Planning, PLLC
Stu Sneen offers seasoned expertise in managing equity compensation like RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs, with 26 years of industry experience and dual CFP® and CFA® designations. Based in Austin, he provides flat-fee financial planning tailored to technology professionals and high-net-worth Gen X clients, integrating tax planning and investment management with a focus on local Texas tax considerations.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $1,434,136
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Kelly M
Series 66
Austin, TX
Edward Jones
Kelly Mahmoud brings 24 years of experience advising equity recipients in Austin, TX, with a focus on RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs, supported by Edward Jones' extensive resources and $1.01 trillion in assets under management. Unlike smaller firms, Edward Jones offers a broad range of advisory services and a large advisor network, while Kelly's background includes real estate investing and a Series 66 designation, providing seasoned guidance for complex equity compensation planning.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $246,728
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