Flat-fee, equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) 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 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 rules that can affect your net gains. Flat-fee advisors charge a set price, so you know what to expect without surprises.
- Tax event timing. Ask how they plan around vesting dates and option exercise windows to minimize unexpected tax bills.
- Diversification strategy. Confirm they help balance your equity holdings with other investments to reduce company-specific risk.
- Plan-specific rules. Check if they understand the unique features of your RSUs, SOPs, or ESPPs, like blackout periods or purchase limits.
- Exit strategy alignment. See how they incorporate your career plans and company prospects into decisions about selling or holding shares.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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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 individuals with these assets in the US. His flat-fee structure includes one-time fees ranging from $199 to $499 and monthly subscriptions of $15 or $29, offered through a large firm, Empower Advisory Group, providing a consultative approach tailored to executives and consultants with 10 years of industry experience.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $565,063
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Michael E
CFA®
Tysons Corner, VA
Harbour Capital Advisors, LLC
Michael Elliott specializes in advising equity recipients on managing RSUs, SOPs, and ESPPs with a flat-fee structure starting at $10,000, suitable for high-net-worth clients in the US. His firm, Harbour Capital Advisors, offers a core-satellite investment approach and integrated family office services, differentiating him by combining equity compensation expertise with comprehensive wealth management and access to alternative investments.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $12,746,888
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Nicole C
Series 65
Billings, MT
Capstone Wealth
Nicole Chakos specializes in advising equity recipients, including RSUs and stock options, with a focus on business owners and executives, making her well-suited for managing equity compensation alongside broader financial planning. Her flat-fee structure of $2,500 per quarter for business owners and executives, combined with Capstone Wealth's data-driven investment approach and experience serving high-net-worth clients, distinguishes her from other advisors in the US.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $1,988,014
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Allison D
CFP®, Series 65
Dunedin, FL
CapSouth Wealth Management
Allison Doty specializes in managing equity compensation such as RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs, making her well-suited for clients with equity holdings needing flat-fee advisory services. Based in Dunedin, FL, she is a CFP® with five years of experience at CapSouth Wealth Management, a firm managing $884 million with a fundamental analysis-driven investment approach, offering flat-fee consulting starting at $2,500 and serving a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals and trusts.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $1,324,788
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Jason B
Series 63, Series 65
Yardley, PA
Cordatus Wealth Management LLC
Jason Bass specializes in advising equity recipients on managing RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs, with 16 years of experience and a flat-fee financial planning structure typically between $500 and $1,000. His firm, Cordatus Wealth Management LLC, offers discretionary asset management and retirement plan consulting, serving high-net-worth clients and business owners, which distinguishes him through a comprehensive approach to equity and business exit strategies.
Experience: 17 years
Avg account: $2,044,600
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