Large-firm, 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.
If you have executive compensation like stock options or bonuses, you need an advisor who understands how to design these plans to fit your financial goals and tax situation. Without this expertise, you might face unexpected tax hits or miss opportunities to maximize your benefits. Large-firm advisors often have access to broader resources and specialized teams that can support complex compensation structures.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm they consider local taxes like the 'Millionaire's tax' surtax on high incomes when designing your plan.
- Plan customization. Ask how they tailor executive compensation elements to align with your career stage and financial priorities.
- Coordination with employers. Effective design requires working closely with your company's HR or finance teams; check how they manage this collaboration.
- Long-term strategy. Ensure they integrate your compensation plan with your overall wealth and retirement planning, not just immediate gains.
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 and wealth management at Fidelity, a large firm known for its extensive resources and specialized teams. With five years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation, he focuses on startup equity planning and liquidity event planning, offering tailored strategies for executives in the Cambridge area. His background in workplace benefits consulting enhances his ability to coordinate with employers and integrate compensation plans into long-term financial goals.
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 within a large firm setting, offering tailored strategies that consider tax impacts and long-term wealth integration. With 10 years of industry experience and a focus on executives and business owners, he provides a family office approach and serves clients in the Boston area, differentiating himself through comprehensive wealth management and a background that includes Fidelity Investments.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Noah T
Series 66
Woburn, MA
Edward Jones
Noah Trofimow at Edward Jones is equipped to handle executive compensation design, including stock option exercise strategies, benefiting technology and entertainment professionals. Operating within a large firm, he offers access to extensive resources and a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, with fees up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller firm affiliations or narrower service scopes.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $246,728
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