Top stock option exercise strategy financial advisors in Boston, MA
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 stock options vesting soon or are considering when to exercise them, you need an advisor who understands the timing and tax impact of your decisions. A common mistake is exercising options without considering the extra state surtax on high incomes, which can significantly affect your net gains.
- Tax surtax awareness. Confirm the advisor knows how Massachusetts' "millionaire's tax" adds extra surtax on income above certain levels and how it affects your exercise timing.
- Exercise timing strategy. Ask how they balance exercising early to minimize taxes against waiting for potential stock appreciation.
- Alternative minimum tax (AMT) planning. Ensure they consider AMT implications, which can surprise you if overlooked.
- Liquidity and cash flow. Discuss how they help plan for the cash needed to exercise options without straining your finances.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Brett L
Series 63, Series 66
Melrose, MA
Fidelity
Brett Leclaire's 25 years of experience and focus on stock option exercise strategy make him well-equipped to advise on timing and tax implications in the Boston area. As a Vice President at Fidelity, a large firm, he combines expertise in executive compensation and liquidity event planning, offering seasoned guidance tailored to executives managing equity compensation.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $234,793
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Robert M
Series 66
Wellesley Hills, MA
Merrill
Robert Morris Jr. specializes in stock option exercise strategy and equity compensation plans, with 11 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. Based in Wellesley Hills, MA, he works at Merrill, a large firm, and offers a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million, providing personalized wealth management with a focus on tax minimization and risk diversification.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Noah T
Series 66
Woburn, MA
Edward Jones
Noah Trofimow specializes in stock option exercise strategy and executive compensation design, making him well-suited to advise on timing and tax impacts for stock options in the Boston area. Working at Edward Jones, a large full-service wealth management firm with over 23,000 advisors, he offers a range of investment strategies and tax-efficient services, charging up to 1.35% annually, which may appeal to technology and entertainment professionals seeking comprehensive support.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $246,728
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