Top equity compensation tax strategy financial advisors in Cape Coral, FL

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 stock options or restricted stock units (RSUs), you need an advisor who understands how to minimize the federal tax hit when you exercise or sell. A common mistake is treating equity compensation like regular income, which can lead to paying more tax than necessary.

  • Federal tax focus. Since Florida has no state income tax, ask how they optimize your federal tax bill on equity awards.
  • Timing strategies. Confirm how they plan the exercise and sale dates to manage tax brackets and avoid surprises.
  • Property and sales tax awareness. While income tax is absent, they should consider other Florida taxes that affect your overall financial picture.
  • Wealth migration insight. If you recently moved to Florida, check how they handle tax planning for new residents with equity compensation.

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Elizabeth H

Series 66

Cape Coral, FL

Edward Jones

Elizabeth Hagewood is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Cape Coral, FL, holding a Series 66 designation. She has been with Edward Jones since 2014. 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 solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Catherine B

Series 63, Series 65

Cape Coral, FL

Valic Financial Advisors

Catherine Brashears is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Cape Coral, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing five years of industry experience. She has worked at Valic Financial Advisors since 2018 and has also been an agent at Agia since 2022, where she engages in non-securities insurance product activities. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, employing Envestnet-developed UMA models to construct client portfolios.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Retirement income strategy
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William G

Series 63, Series 65

Cape Coral, FL

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc.

William Gibson is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Fifth Third since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Gibson is a co-owner of Florida Wedding Design, Inc., a wedding planning business based in Cape Coral, FL. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers various managed account programs and portfolio management options via the Passageway platform and operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Passive / index investing Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing General retirement planning
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Michael W

Series 63, Series 65

Cape Coral, FL

FourStar Wealth Advisors, LLC

Michael Wyrostek is a financial advisor at FourStar Wealth Advisors, LLC with 42 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining FourStar in 2017, he worked at Cabot Lodge Securities LLC and Broker Dealer Financial Services. In addition to his advisory role, Wyrostek has worked as a reverse mortgage specialist since 2014, educating clients and assisting with applications. FourStar Wealth Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to tailor portfolios across various asset types, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Ty T

ChFC®, Series 63

Cape Coral, FL

Carson Wealth

Ty Totzke is a financial advisor with Carson Wealth, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, and has 28 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. and Sweet Financial Partners, LLC. Carson Wealth is an enterprise-level SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $50.6 billion through more than 650 advisors. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, supported by an Investment Committee that manages model portfolios and provides tailored investment solutions.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies
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Lee C

Series 63, Series 65

Pasadena, CA

UBS Financial Services

Lee Chen is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Pasadena, California, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Chen serves on the board of directors for the San Gabriel Country Club. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary capital market research with a broad range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting Equity compensation tax strategy Executive Founder/Business Owner Mid-Career Professionals Approaching retirement
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James C

Series 65

Eagle, ID

Cannon Wealth Group LLC

James Cannon is a financial advisor at Cannon Wealth Group LLC in Eagle, Idaho, with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has led his independent firm since 2014. Cannon Wealth Group LLC is a fee-based financial planning and investment management firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers tailored investment programs, comprehensive planning, and specialized pension consulting, including ERISA advisory and discretionary investment manager services.

Equity compensation tax strategy
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Joseph N

CFA®, Series 63

New York, NY

Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC

Joseph Niehaus is a financial advisor at Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds the CFA® designation and Series 63 license. Prior to joining Jefferies in 2023, he worked at Golden 1 Credit Union and SAFE Credit Union. He also serves as a part-time lecturer at California State University, Sacramento, teaching a graduate-level financial markets course. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC provides fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities through a customized planning process that includes balance sheet reviews, tax and estate planning, executive compensation, and philanthropic planning.

General retirement planning Income planning Equity compensation tax strategy Concentrated stock management Charitable giving & philanthropy
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Seth H

Series 66

Dallas, TX

Goldman Sachs Wealth Services

Seth Halley is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Ayco Company, L.P./Mercer Allied and Tyson Foods/GDH Consulting. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized services such as Private Family Office and Executive Wealth programs. The firm integrates strategic allocation models, manager selections, and advanced analytics within the broader Goldman Sachs network to tailor solutions for client objectives.

Wealth management Equity compensation tax strategy Tax-loss harvesting Executive Founder/Business Owner Intergenerational Families
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Eldin F

Series 63, Series 65

Southfield, MI

Sterling Advisory Group LLC

Eldin Foco is a financial advisor at Sterling Advisory Group LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including CIG Capital Advisors and Cco Investment Services Corp. since 2012. Sterling Advisory Group provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, families, trusts, foundations, businesses, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm manages client accounts on a tailored basis and also serves institutional clients, offering a range of strategic investment models that emphasize asset allocation, diversification, and Shariah-compliant selection.

ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Equity compensation tax strategy Business succession planning Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Values-based investing

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