Large-firm, equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) financial advisors in Costa Mesa, 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 RSUs (restricted stock units) or ESPPs (employee stock purchase plans) vesting soon, you need an advisor who understands how to time sales and tax impacts carefully. Without this expertise, you might trigger unexpected tax bills or miss opportunities to optimize your income.
- Tax timing insight. Ask how they plan sales around your income and tax brackets to avoid surprises.
- Equity type nuances. Confirm they know the differences between RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs, since each has unique tax and exercise rules.
- Large-firm resources. Advisors here can leverage extensive research and tools, but check how that benefits your specific equity situation.
- Long-term planning. See if they integrate your equity strategy with broader goals like homeownership and retirement, considering California's tax environment.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Wyatt K
Series 65
Fullerton, CA
Savant Wealth Management
Wyatt Kiedrowski specializes in advising equity recipients on managing RSUs, SOPs, and ESPPs, leveraging his seven years of experience and Series 65 designation. Operating within Savant Wealth Management, a large firm with nearly 400 advisors, he offers flat-fee financial planning and integrates evidence-based asset allocation with active management, serving diverse clients including executives and business owners near Costa Mesa.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $2,108,203
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Amir K
Series 66
Newport Beach, CA
Merrill
Amir Kompanian at Merrill in Irvine offers expertise in equity compensation including RSUs and ESPPs, supported by his 8 years in wealth management at a large firm. His global background and focus on LGBTQIA and women professionals provide a culturally fluent approach, integrating estate planning and collaboration with tax professionals, which distinguishes him from other advisors in Costa Mesa.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Ruben T
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Tustin, CA
OSAIC
Ruben Tarkhanyan is equipped to assist equity recipients in Costa Mesa with 13 years of experience and CFP® certification, working at Osaic Wealth Inc, a large firm known for its extensive advisory network and asset-allocation tools. His flat-fee structure and expertise in retirement income strategy and college savings distinguish him from others, offering comprehensive planning that integrates equity compensation with broader financial goals.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $398,336
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Max P
Series 66
Huntington Beach, CA
Edward Jones
Max Premer specializes in equity compensation strategies, including RSUs and ESPPs, supported by Edward Jones' extensive resources as a large firm. Located near Costa Mesa in Huntington Beach, he offers a fee structure up to 1.35% annually and brings insights from his technology background, which may benefit executive and tech professional clients managing equity awards.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $246,728
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Wilhelmina L
Series 66
Irvine, CA
J.P. Morgan Securities
Wilhelmina Lo specializes in equity compensation strategies including RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs, supported by 15 years of experience and a focus on tax-efficient asset allocation. Based in Irvine, CA, she works with a large firm and offers a 0.30% annual AUM fee, integrating equity planning with retirement and college savings for executives and business owners.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $318,381
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