Top exec comp design financial advisors in Cambridge, 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.
You need an exec comp design advisor when your compensation includes complex elements like stock options, bonuses, or deferred pay that require careful structuring to maximize value. Without expert guidance, you might miss tax-saving opportunities or create unintended income spikes that increase your tax burden.
- Tax impact awareness. Ask how they navigate local tax rules, including the 'Millionaire's tax' surtax on high incomes, to minimize your tax liability.
- Equity award timing. Confirm how they plan the exercise or sale of stock options to align with your cash flow and tax goals.
- Bonus structuring. Inquire about strategies to spread or defer bonuses to avoid pushing you into higher tax brackets.
- Deferred compensation insight. Understand how they integrate deferred pay into your overall financial plan to optimize timing and tax treatment.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Benjamin F
Series 66
Somerville, MA
Fidelity
Benjamin Foster specializes in executive compensation design, including startup equity and liquidity event planning, making him well-suited for complex compensation structures in the Cambridge area. His role at Fidelity, a large firm, and five years of experience advising executives on benefits and wealth management distinguish him from others by combining firm resources with focused expertise on equity recipients and executive clients.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $234,793
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Christopher J
Series 63, Series 66
Boston, MA
Merrill
Christopher Joyce specializes in executive compensation design, offering expertise in wealth management and estate planning to corporate executives and entrepreneurs in the Boston area. His large-firm experience at Merrill, combined with a family office approach and a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million, distinguishes him from others by blending personalized service with comprehensive financial planning.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Noah T
Series 66
Woburn, MA
Edward Jones
Noah Trofimow specializes in executive compensation design and stock option exercise strategy, making him capable of handling complex compensation elements in Cambridge-area clients. Affiliated with Edward Jones, a large firm with over 23,000 advisors, he offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and tax-efficient services, charging up to 1.35% annually, which may suit technology and entertainment professionals seeking comprehensive wealth management.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $246,728
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