CFP®-certified, equity compensation tax strategy 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 have equity compensation like stock options or restricted stock units (RSUs), you need an advisor who understands the tax rules that apply when these awards vest or are sold. Without expert guidance, you might pay more taxes than necessary or miss timing opportunities that reduce your tax bill. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, including tax strategies relevant to equity compensation.
- Tax timing insight. Ask how they plan around vesting dates and potential tax events to minimize your tax exposure.
- Alternative minimum tax (AMT) management. Confirm they know how to handle AMT, which can unexpectedly increase your tax liability with certain stock options.
- Integration with your overall tax picture. See if they coordinate equity compensation tax strategies with your other income and deductions for a holistic approach.
- Exit strategy planning. Discuss how they help you decide when to sell shares to balance tax impact and investment goals.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Erica J
CFP®
Glendale, CA
Mana Financial Life Design
Erica James specializes in equity compensation tax strategy and holds CFP® certification, making her well-equipped to navigate tax timing and AMT management for clients in Glendale, CA. Her firm, Mana Financial Life Design, offers flat-fee consulting and serves individuals and small businesses, differentiating her with a blend of discretionary investment management and specialized services like cryptoasset planning.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $815,317
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David Y
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Denver, CO
UBS Financial Services
David Young's 39 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to manage equity compensation tax strategies effectively, especially for executives and business owners. Practicing at UBS Financial Services in Denver, he leverages large-firm resources and serves high-net-worth clients, offering institutional trading capabilities combined with customized financial plans, which distinguishes him from advisors with smaller firm affiliations or less extensive client services.
Experience: 39 years
Avg account: $693,691
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Jon B
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65
Alpharetta, GA
TandemGrowth Financial Advisors, LLC
Jon Bernier specializes in equity compensation tax strategy and holds CFP® and ChFC® certifications, bringing 23 years of experience to clients in Alpharetta, GA. His firm offers a flat-fee NextGen financial planning program and serves high-net-worth individuals, combining strategic long-term investment approaches with comprehensive wealth management and retirement-plan oversight, distinguishing him from other advisors in this space.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $1,464,093
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Douglas F
CFP®, CFA®, Series 66
New Philadelphia, OH
Rea Wealth Management
Douglas Feller's 24 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to navigate the complexities of equity compensation tax strategies, including timing and AMT management. Based in New Philadelphia, OH, he offers both customized and model-based portfolio management through Rea Wealth Management, a firm managing nearly $900 million, with negotiable fees up to 1.50% AUM and $250 hourly planning rates.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $932,578
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Thomas D
CFP®, CFA®, Series 63, Series 65
New York, NY
A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners
Thomas Dowling's 31 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to navigate complex equity compensation tax strategies, including options and derivatives. Based in New York, he offers negotiable fees and hourly financial planning, serving individuals and entities with a focus on international investing and a blend of macro and security-level analysis, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower scopes or fee structures.
Experience: 31 years
Avg account: $320,503
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