Top stock option exercise strategy 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 stock options vesting or expiring soon, you need a clear plan to exercise them without unexpected tax hits. A common mistake is exercising too early or too late, which can lead to higher taxes or lost gains.

  • Timing and tax impact. Ask how they balance exercising options with your income to avoid triggering the 'millionaire's tax' surtax on high earners.
  • Alternative minimum tax (AMT) planning. Confirm they consider AMT effects, which can surprise you when exercising incentive stock options.
  • Liquidity and cash flow. Discuss how they help manage the cash needed to exercise options and cover taxes without straining your finances.
  • Exit strategy alignment. Ensure they integrate your stock option exercises with your broader financial goals, including potential company events or sales.

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Chloe S

Series 66

Cambridge, MA

Charles Schwab

Chloe Sanders is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, she served in the U.S. Army Reserve and has worked in various roles including at American Eagle Outfitters and hospitality establishments. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions supported by centralized operations and comprehensive due diligence.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Multi-state taxation College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Juleby H

Series 65, Series 66

Cambridge, MA

TIAA-CREF

Juleby Hirsch is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Cambridge, MA, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. Hirsch has been with TIAA-CREF since 2014. Outside of advising, Hirsch is the owner and manager of an LLC established to support a minor family member’s online affiliate marketing business, overseeing its financial and operational aspects. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services primarily to individuals linked to TIAA-administered retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm separates planning services from ongoing discretionary management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund while operating within a vertically integrated structure using affiliated funds.

General estate planning guidance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Educators, Teachers, and Academics Founder/Business Owner Approaching retirement Mid-Career Professionals

Todd K

Series 63, Series 66

Acton, MA

Merrill

Todd Kobelski is a Senior Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch, where he leads The Kobelski Group. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 2006, beginning his career as a financial advisor at Fidelity Private Wealth Management. Todd specializes in serving affluent individuals and families, focusing on areas such as education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, and retirement income. Todd holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Villanova University and completed the Financial Planning Certificate Program at Bryant University. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certificant and holds the Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA) designation. Additionally, Todd is registered with the National Football League Players Association as a financial advisor. Over his career, he has been recognized on the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list from 2018 through 2026. Outside of his professional role, Todd resides in Acton, Massachusetts with his wife and two children. He is involved in his community through coaching youth sports, including Acton Boxborough Pop Warner, and participates in volunteer initiatives. His personal interests include adventure sports, basketball, boating, dancing, football, and surfing.

Wealth management Social Security optimization Charitable giving & philanthropy Retirement income strategy ESG / Sustainable investing Founder/Business Owner Women Professionals Women's Finance Values-based investing SRI/ESG (Socially Responsible Investing/Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance)
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Klea C

Series 66

West Harrison, NY

J.P. Morgan Securities

Klea Pula is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in New York, NY, holding a Series 66 designation. She has experience working at J.P. Morgan entities since 2021 and previously held roles at Bank of America, Flight Services & Systems, and Mangia Bene. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering advisory services alongside brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Dennis S

Series 63, Series 66

Cambridge, MA

LPL Financial

Dennis Sexton is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Cambridge, MA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at TIAA and Harvard Federal Credit Union and has held roles with Advisory Group Equity Services Ltd and MKA Executive Planners. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive

Andrew G

Series 66

Cincinnati, OH

Merrill

Andrew Grombala is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on serving corporate executives and high-earning professionals who have complex compensation structures, including equity awards such as RSUs, stock options, ESPP programs, deferred compensation packages, and performance awards. In his role, he helps clients manage concentration risk, reduce tax implications, and align their equity compensation with long-term, goals-based wealth strategies. Since entering the industry in 2017, Andrew has adopted a structured, plan-first approach that incorporates compensation, cash flow, family priorities, retirement planning, and overall risk management. He guides clients through various financial events, including vesting, diversification, liquidity management, and retirement income planning. His expertise extends to executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, portfolio management services, and tax minimization. Andrew holds FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 registrations and is licensed in Accident & Health, Life, and Variable Insurance. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, where he also competed as a student-athlete in football and lacrosse. He resides in Anderson Township with his wife and two children. Outside of work, Andrew enjoys boating, golfing, football, ice hockey, music, and spending time with his family.

Exec comp design Stock option exercise strategy Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Liquidity event planning Concentrated stock management Executive Parents
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Tyler M

Series 65

Vienna, VA

Rembert Pendleton Jackson

Tyler Morris is a financial advisor at Rembert Pendleton Jackson with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining RPJ, he worked at Clarendon Wealth Management and has experience with Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and Brambleton Bettas. Rembert Pendleton Jackson provides investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and business consulting to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach and manages both discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Stock option exercise strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy General tax planning Founder/Business Owner Retired

Eric B

CFP®, Series 66

Santa Maria, CA

Edward Jones

Eric Bravo is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2007. He is based in Santa Maria, CA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Retirement income strategy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Liquidity event planning Startup equity planning Wealth management Founder/Business Owner
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Robin C

Series 63, Series 65

Knoxville, TN

Knox Wealth Partners Advisory

Robin Clark is a financial advisor with Knox Wealth Partners Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2008 and has been with Knox Wealth Partners Advisory since 2018. Outside of advisory services, he operates an independent insurance agency specializing in fixed insurance products. Knox Wealth Partners Advisory serves primarily high-net-worth individuals and business owners, managing approximately $231 million across a seven-advisor team. The firm employs an open-architecture investment approach that includes a variety of asset classes and strategies, and it offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside financial planning and consulting services.

Business ownership considerations Business succession planning Stock option exercise strategy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Arriana N

Series 65

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

LRI Investments

Arriana Neese is a financial advisor at LRI Investments with a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Advanced Insurance Strategies, Inc and Retirement Income Strategies, Inc. Neese also serves as a marketing associate at Lindberg & Ripple through M Holdings Securities. LRI Investments, LLC provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, businesses, financial institutions, and certain government entities. The firm manages approximately $2.78 billion with a team of 25 professionals, focusing on customized asset allocation and a long-term investment approach across mutual funds, ETFs, and equities.

Stock option exercise strategy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Tax strategies for small businesses Charitable giving tax strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired Self-Employed Executive Mid-Career Professionals HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet)

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