Independent, equity compensation tax strategy financial advisors in Chino, CA
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) vesting soon, you need an advisor who understands how to minimize the tax hit when you exercise or sell. Without expert guidance, you might trigger unexpected tax bills or miss opportunities to spread out income for lower rates. Independent advisors here work without firm constraints, focusing on your unique tax situation.
- Tax timing strategies. Ask how they plan the exercise and sale dates to manage your tax brackets and avoid surprises.
- Alternative minimum tax (AMT) insight. Confirm they know how to handle AMT, a separate tax calculation that can affect incentive stock options.
- State tax considerations. California’s high income taxes and property tax rules can impact your overall plan; see how they incorporate these factors.
- Coordination with your tax preparer. Ensure they communicate with your CPA to align tax filings and estimated payments effectively.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Ryan K
Series 63, Series 65
Fullerton, CA
Advisory Services Network
Ryan Kennedy's 12 years of experience and expertise in equity compensation tax strategy make him well-equipped to help manage tax implications of stock options and RSUs. Operating independently with a flat-fee structure, he offers personalized financial planning and investment consulting, serving a diverse client base through Advisory Services Network, which manages $8.6 billion in assets, distinguishing him from advisors with more limited firm resources or fee models.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $826,033
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Shahab T
Series 63, Series 65
Walnut, CA
S & L Financial Management
Shahab Tabatabai specializes in equity compensation tax strategy and concentrated stock management, making him well-suited to help clients in Chino, CA navigate tax timing and AMT considerations for stock options and RSUs. Operating independently with a flat-fee structure, he offers project-based financial counseling and employs a concentrated value strategy, differentiating him from advisors with broader or asset-based fee models.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $526,897
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Cody D
Series 65
Ontario, CA
Darrow Wealth Group
Cody Darrow specializes in equity compensation tax strategy and offers independent, flat-fee financial planning, which suits clients in Chino, CA seeking to manage tax impacts on stock options or RSUs. His firm, Darrow Wealth Group, serves high-net-worth individuals and institutions with portfolio management and pension consulting, using analytical investment methods and written policy statements, differentiating him from advisors with less comprehensive institutional experience.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $105,590
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Leah P
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Brea, CA
The AmeriFlex Group
Leah Pattison specializes in equity compensation tax strategy and is independent, offering flat-fee and hourly pricing that can suit various client needs. With six years of experience and CFP® certification, she works through The AmeriFlex Group, which serves individuals and corporations with comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management, providing a broader range of services compared to some local advisors.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $549,793
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Matthew H
Series 66
Tustin, CA
Private Advisor Group, LLC
Matthew Hemphill offers expertise in equity compensation tax strategy and related areas like options and derivatives, making him capable of addressing complex tax timing and AMT issues for clients in Chino, CA. His flat-fee and negotiable AUM fee structures, combined with experience at LPL Financial and a background as a pastor, provide a unique blend of financial and personal insight compared to other independent advisors nearby.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $330,212
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