Seasoned, concentrated stock management financial advisors
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 hold a large portion of your wealth in a single company's stock, you face unique risks like sudden price drops or company-specific events. Without careful planning, you might miss opportunities to reduce risk or trigger unexpected tax consequences. Seasoned advisors bring years of experience managing these challenges, helping you balance growth and protection.
- Risk assessment focus. Look for advisors who evaluate how your concentrated stock fits into your overall financial picture, not just your investment portfolio.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm they understand how selling or diversifying your stock affects your tax bill, including capital gains and alternative minimum tax.
- Diversification strategies. Ask about approaches they recommend to reduce exposure without sacrificing your financial goals.
- Liquidity planning. Ensure they consider your cash needs and timing when advising on stock sales or transfers.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Kimberly S
Series 63, Series 66
Piedmont, SC
William Joseph Capital Management, Inc.
Kimberly Sparks brings 27 years of experience managing concentrated stock portfolios, making her well-equipped to address the unique risks and tax implications of holding significant company stock. Operating from Piedmont, SC, she offers flat-fee and negotiable hourly pricing through William Joseph Capital Management, Inc., a firm known for customized portfolio construction and serving high-net-worth clients, which may provide a more tailored approach compared to other advisors in the US.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $369,482
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David C
Series 63, Series 65
Annapolis, MD
Westbourne Investment Advisors Inc.
David Cunningham brings 27 years of experience managing concentrated stock portfolios, emphasizing active portfolio management and options strategies to address risk and diversification. Based in Annapolis, MD, he offers both a traditional 0.75% AUM fee and a fixed quarterly fee, working with a diverse client base including individuals and trusts, supported by Westbourne Investment Advisors' equity-oriented, buy-and-hold approach managing $359 million across 420 accounts.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $2,346,949
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Charles C
Series 63, Series 65
Thousand Oaks, CA
Carty Financial, Inc.
Charles Carty specializes in managing concentrated stock positions with 27 years of experience, offering personalized, fee-only financial planning and investment management from his independent firm in Thousand Oaks, CA. Unlike larger firms, he operates primarily on a non-discretionary basis, emphasizing client approval and using a diverse mix of individual equities, ETFs, mutual funds, bonds, and covered-call options, with flexible flat and hourly fee structures.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $727,273
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Thomas H
Series 65
Duck, NC
The Burney Company
Thomas Hunt brings 38 years of experience managing concentrated stock portfolios, making him well-equipped to address the unique risks and tax considerations of holding large positions in single-company stock. Based in Arlington, VA, he works with The Burney Company, which serves high-net-worth individuals and offers a multi-team platform with proprietary quantitative models and actively managed ETFs, differentiating him through a blend of seasoned expertise and diverse investment strategies.
Experience: 38 years
Avg account: $1,603,418
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Elizabeth S
Series 63, Series 65
Westport, CT
RBC Capital Markets
Elizabeth Schroder's 40 years of experience and expertise in concentrated stock management make her well-equipped to address the risks and tax implications of holding large positions in single stocks. Working at RBC Capital Markets, a large firm offering tailored investment strategies and a flat-fee option, she serves diverse clients including executives and business owners, providing comprehensive wealth management and tax-loss harvesting services.
Experience: 40 years
Avg account: $1,017,425
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