Top advisors focused on equity recipients (rs/rsu, sop, espp) in the US
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), stock options, or ESPPs (employee stock purchase plans), you need an advisor who understands how to manage these assets alongside your broader financial picture. A common mistake is treating equity as just another investment, ignoring tax timing and company-specific risks.
- Tax event timing. Ask how they plan for tax hits when your equity vests or options are exercised, not just when you sell.
- Diversification strategy. Confirm they help balance your portfolio to reduce risk from concentrated company stock.
- Exercise and sale decisions. Look for guidance on when to exercise options and sell shares to optimize tax outcomes.
- Plan-specific nuances. Each equity plan has unique rules; check how they tailor advice to your specific RSU, SOP, or ESPP details.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Daniel M
Series 63, Series 65
Canfield, OH
Merrill
Daniel Memo is well-equipped to assist equity recipients with RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs, leveraging 26 years of experience and expertise in equity compensation alongside retirement and business owner planning. Based in Canfield, OH, he operates within Merrill's large-firm environment, offering a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies, and serves mid-career professionals and high earners, providing a seasoned perspective distinct from smaller or less specialized advisors.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Jorden B
Series 65
Claremont, CA
LifeSteps Financial
Jorden Bastien specializes in advising equity recipients on managing RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs, leveraging 13 years of experience and a Series 65 designation to address tax event timing and diversification strategies. Based in Claremont, CA, he operates independently at LifeSteps Financial, which uses an ETF-centric approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary services, distinguishing him with integrated financial planning and hands-on bill-payment support.
Experience: 13 years
Avg account: $638,509
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Kenneth M
Series 63, Series 66
Cincinnati, OH
Empower Advisory Group
Kenneth Mason specializes in managing equity compensation such as RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs, making him well-suited for clients needing guidance on tax event timing and diversification strategies related to equity recipients. Based in Cincinnati, OH, he offers flat-fee and monthly subscription pricing through Empower Advisory Group, a large firm, and brings 10 years of experience with a consultative approach focused on integrating workplace benefits into comprehensive wealth strategies.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $565,063
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David S
ChFC®, Series 66
Thomasville, NC
Edward Jones
David Snapp specializes in advising equity recipients on managing RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs, leveraging his 10 years of experience and ChFC® designation to address tax event timing and diversification strategies. Operating from Edward Jones, a large firm with over $1 trillion in assets under management, he offers a comprehensive approach that includes retirement and estate planning, distinguishing him from advisors focused solely on equity compensation.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Michael E
CFA®
Tysons Corner, VA
Harbour Capital Advisors, LLC
Michael Elliott specializes in advising equity recipients on managing RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs, supported by his CFA® credential and expertise in wealth management and family business planning. Operating from Tysons Corner, VA, he offers flat-fee financial planning through Harbour Capital Advisors, a firm serving ultra-high-net-worth clients with a core-satellite investment approach and integrated family office services, distinguishing him from advisors with broader or less specialized practices.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $12,746,888
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