Seasoned, 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 complex equity awards like stock options or restricted stock units (RSUs), you need an advisor who understands how to minimize the tax impact when you exercise or sell them. A common mistake is treating equity compensation like regular income, which can lead to unexpected tax bills or missed opportunities.
- Tax timing strategies. Ask how they plan the timing of exercises and sales to reduce your overall tax burden.
- Alternative minimum tax (AMT) management. Confirm they know how to handle AMT, which can affect incentive stock options.
- Integration with your financial goals. See how they balance equity decisions with your broader investment and cash flow needs.
- Experience with complex awards. Inquire about their work with various equity types, including performance shares and employee stock purchase plans.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Lee C
Series 63, Series 65
Pasadena, CA
UBS Financial Services
Lee Chen's 29 years of experience and focus on equity compensation tax strategy make him well-equipped to manage complex stock options and RSUs for clients in Pasadena, CA. His affiliation with UBS Financial Services offers access to extensive capital market research and diverse financial planning tools, catering especially to high-net-worth executives and business owners, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller firm resources.
Experience: 29 years
Avg account: $693,691
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Erin K
Series 63, Series 66
Folsom, CA
Allworth financial, L.P.
Erin Kincheloe brings 28 years of experience in equity compensation tax strategy, supported by her Series 63 and 66 licenses, making her well-equipped to manage complex equity awards and tax timing strategies. Operating from Allworth Financial, a large fee-based firm with flat fees ranging from $1,500 to $30,000, she also offers expertise in retirement income and sustainable investing, providing a broad approach compared to other advisors.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $1,119,636
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Robert C
Series 63
Cohoes, NY
Goldman Sachs Wealth Services
Robert Chapman specializes in equity compensation tax strategy with 24 years of experience, offering expertise in tax-loss harvesting and wealth management through Goldman Sachs Wealth Services. His background includes serving executives and founders, supported by a large firm's resources and a flat-fee structure for seminars and wellness programs, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller practices or different fee models.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $215,149
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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 with 23 years of experience, offering tailored tax timing and AMT management for complex awards. Based in Alpharetta, GA, he provides flat-fee NextGen financial planning and serves high-net-worth clients, integrating wealth management with retirement plans and alternative investments, distinguishing him from advisors with less comprehensive service models.
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 brings 24 years of experience and holds CFP® and CFA® designations, specializing in equity compensation tax strategy alongside retirement planning. Based in New Philadelphia, OH, he works at Rea Wealth Management, a firm managing nearly $900 million for 890 clients, offering both customized and model-based portfolio management with negotiable fees up to 1.50% AUM or $250 hourly.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $932,578
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