Large-firm financial advisors working with executives in California
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 hold a high-level position with complex compensation like stock options or bonuses, you need an advisor who understands how to manage these elements within California's tax environment. A common mistake is treating executive compensation like regular income, which can lead to missed tax-saving opportunities.
- Tax nuance awareness. Confirm they know how California's high income taxes and Proposition 13 property tax limits affect your overall financial picture.
- Compensation structure insight. Ask how they handle various executive pay components, such as deferred bonuses or equity awards, to optimize your cash flow.
- Large-firm resources. Advisors here can leverage extensive firm support, but check how they personalize strategies amid firm-wide protocols.
- Long-term planning focus. Ensure they consider your career trajectory and potential changes in compensation when crafting your financial plan.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Taylor R
Series 63, Series 65
San Francisco, CA
Oppenheimer
Taylor Reed's 25 years of experience and focus on executives and business owners make him well-equipped to manage complex compensation structures typical for high-level positions in California. Operating within Oppenheimer, a large firm offering diverse advisory and brokerage services, he combines seasoned expertise with flat-fee financial planning options, providing tailored strategies that consider long-term career and compensation changes.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $609,565
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Lee C
Series 63, Series 65
Pasadena, CA
UBS Financial Services
Lee Chen's expertise in equity compensation tax strategy and executive financial planning makes him well-suited to address the complexities of executive compensation in California's tax environment. With 29 years of experience at UBS Financial Services, a large firm known for its extensive resources, he also serves high-net-worth clients and offers seasoned guidance tailored to mid-career professionals and those approaching retirement.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $693,691
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Wanqiu W
Series 66
Costa Mesa, CA
Citigroup Global Markets
Wanqiu Wu specializes in advising executives in California, leveraging expertise in tax-loss harvesting and sustainable investing to address complex compensation elements like stock options within the state's tax environment. Based in Costa Mesa and affiliated with Citigroup Global Markets, Wanqiu offers large-firm resources and serves high-net-worth clients with a negotiable AUM fee up to 2%, distinguishing her through a blend of industry experience and multi-asset investment strategies.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $714,318
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Scott J
Series 63, Series 66
Westlake Village, CA
J.P. Morgan Securities
Scott Jory's 13 years of experience at J.P. Morgan Securities equip him to navigate the complexities of executive compensation within California's tax environment, including stock options and bonuses. His affiliation with a large firm provides access to institutional consulting services and customized investment solutions, distinguishing him from others by combining wealth management expertise with resources tailored for executives and business owners in Westlake Village, CA.
Experience: 14 years
Avg account: $318,381
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Christopher C
Series 63, Series 65
Los Alamitos, CA
Mass Mutual Investors Services
Christopher Caira's 22 years of experience and focus on executives make him well-equipped to handle complex compensation structures common in California's high-tax environment. Affiliated with MassMutual Investors Services, a large firm offering collaborative, goal-based planning and diverse investment and insurance solutions, he also brings insights from his background as a founder and business owner, providing a practical perspective that complements his advisory role.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $249,379
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