Independent, equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) financial advisors in Bloomington, MN
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 ESPPs (employee stock purchase plans) vesting soon, you need an advisor who understands how to manage the tax impact and timing. Without this expertise, you might trigger unexpected tax bills or miss opportunities to optimize your income. Independent advisors here operate without firm constraints, which can mean more flexible advice tailored to your unique equity situation.
- Tax timing insight. Ask how they plan around vesting dates and tax withholding to avoid surprises.
- Equity type knowledge. Confirm they understand differences between RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs, as each has unique tax and exercise rules.
- Income planning fit. See how they integrate equity events with your overall cash flow and tax bracket management.
- Coordination with tax pros. Check if they work alongside your accountant to align equity strategies with your tax return.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Trevor A
CFP®, RICP®
Minneapolis, MN
Authentic Life Financial Planning
Trevor Ausen specializes in advising equity recipients, particularly technology professionals and millennials, on managing RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs with a focus on tax timing and income planning. Based in Minneapolis, he offers flexible flat-fee and hourly pricing, providing both one-time and ongoing financial planning tailored to clients seeking authentic, goal-aligned strategies.
Experience: 4 years
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Matt P
CFP®, CFA®
Edina, MN
Exhale Wealth
Matt Pruitt specializes in advising equity recipients with RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs, offering expertise tailored to managing tax impacts and timing for these compensation types. Based in Edina, MN, he serves primarily Millennial technology professionals and charges a flat fee starting at $3,000 per engagement, distinguishing him with a CFP® and CFA® background and a personal focus on simplifying complex financial situations.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $983,952
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William S
ChFC®, Series 63
Bloomington, MN
Stevens Foster Financial Advisors
William Stevens specializes in managing equity compensation like RSUs and ESPPs, integrating tax timing and income planning to optimize outcomes for high-net-worth clients in Bloomington, MN. His firm offers flat-fee financial planning and discretionary portfolio management, combining investment management with year-round tax planning, which distinguishes him from others by focusing on executive benefits and stock-based compensation within comprehensive financial plans.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $2,260,332
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Jared J
CFP®, Series 65
Plymouth, MN
Cerity partners LLC
Jared Johnson specializes in equity recipients, including RSUs and stock options, offering tailored strategies for tax timing and exercise planning. Operating independently with a flat-fee structure, he serves high-net-worth clients and integrates evidence-based investment approaches, distinguishing him from others by combining equity expertise with comprehensive financial planning and a focus on executive and founder clients.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $4,574,620
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Jeff B
CFP®
Chaska, MN
7th St. Financial
Jeff Burke specializes in advising equity recipients like those with RSUs and ESPPs, offering tailored strategies that consider tax timing and income planning. Based in Chaska, MN, he brings 8 years of experience, CFP® certification, and a flat-fee structure starting at $1,500 annually, making his services accessible to Gen X professionals and technology consultants seeking independent, personalized financial guidance.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $596,954
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