Seasoned, equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) financial advisors in Burbank, CA
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 these assets over time. A common mistake is treating equity income as regular salary, which can lead to poor tax and investment decisions. Seasoned advisors bring decades of experience navigating these complexities.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm how they plan for the tax hit when your equity vests or you sell shares, especially in a high-income tax state like California.
- Vesting schedule strategy. Ask how they help you time sales or diversification to avoid concentration risk and optimize your financial goals.
- Long-term property tax effects. Since California’s Proposition 13 limits property tax increases, see if they incorporate this into your overall wealth plan.
- Experience with multiple equity types. Ensure they understand differences between RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs, as each has unique tax and exercise considerations.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Susan E
Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
Beverly Hills, CA
Merrill
Susan Edwards offers seasoned expertise in managing equity compensation like RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs, crucial for clients in Burbank, CA facing complex tax and diversification challenges. With 34 years at Merrill, a large firm, she serves mid-career professionals and HENRY clients, charging a 1.10% AUM fee under $2 million, and brings a comprehensive approach including estate and retirement income planning.
Experience: 35 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Larry K
CFP®
Manhattan Beach, CA
Digital Wealth, LLC
Larry Koeppel brings 24 years of experience advising equity recipients, including RSUs, SOPs, and ESPPs, with a focus on tax planning and managing vesting schedules for high-net-worth clients. Based in Los Angeles, his firm Digital Wealth, LLC offers flat-fee and AUM-based pricing, serving primarily technology professionals and Gen X clients with a digital-first, virtual approach that extends beyond Silicon Beach.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $480,483
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Sean I
Series 63, Series 65
Glendale, CA
Fidelity
Sean Irwin specializes in equity recipients with 23 years of experience, focusing on executive compensation design and stock option exercise strategies, making him well-equipped to manage RSUs, SOPs, and ESPPs in the Burbank area. As a Vice President at Fidelity, a large firm, he integrates workplace benefits with wealth planning, offering seasoned guidance distinct from smaller firms or less experienced advisors nearby.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $234,793
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Nicholas P
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 66
Hermosa Beach, CA
Edward Jones
Nicholas Pennino specializes in managing equity compensation such as RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs, leveraging 25 years of experience and CFP® and ChFC® credentials to navigate tax impacts and vesting strategies effectively. Based in Hermosa Beach, CA, he operates within Edward Jones, a large full-service firm offering a broad range of advisory programs with an annual fee up to 1.35%, and also brings insights from his involvement in real estate businesses.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $246,728
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