Large-firm, 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 recently received restricted stock units (RSUs), stock options, or employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) shares, you need an advisor who understands how to manage these equity awards alongside your broader financial picture. A common mistake is treating equity compensation like regular income, which can lead to unexpected tax bills or missed growth opportunities. Large-firm advisors often have access to specialized resources and teams that can help navigate complex equity plans.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm how they plan for taxes triggered by vesting, exercising, or selling your equity awards.
- Diversification strategy. Ask how they balance your equity holdings with other investments to manage risk.
- Plan-specific knowledge. Ensure they understand the rules and timelines unique to RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs.
- Coordination with employer plans. Check how they integrate your equity compensation with your overall benefits and retirement accounts.
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 managing RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs, leveraging his 26 years of experience and expertise in equity compensation services at Merrill, a large firm. His focus on high net worth individuals and business retirement planning, combined with a 1.10% AUM fee structure and multiple professional designations, distinguishes him from other advisors by offering seasoned guidance tailored to mid-career professionals and executives.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $860,085
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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 within a large-firm setting, leveraging his 10 years of experience and expertise in wealth management and executive compensation design. Based in Cincinnati, OH, he offers flat-fee and monthly subscription pricing through Empower Advisory Group, providing personalized strategies that integrate workplace benefits with retirement income planning, distinguishing him from advisors with less comprehensive fee structures or narrower focuses.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $565,063
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David S
ChFC®, Series 66
Thomasville, NC
Edward Jones
David Snapp specializes in managing equity compensation such as RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs, making him well-suited for individuals navigating these complex awards. With 10 years of experience at Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, he offers a comprehensive approach that includes retirement planning for business owners and charitable giving, supported by a fee structure up to 1.35% annually.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Benjamin F
Series 66
Somerville, MA
Fidelity
Benjamin Foster's focus on equity recipients, including RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs, equips him to manage the tax implications and diversification strategies essential for these complex compensation types. Based in Somerville, MA, he brings five years of experience at Fidelity, a large firm known for its extensive resources, and holds a Series 66 designation, emphasizing his expertise in executive benefits and wealth management.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $234,793
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Michael K
CFP®, CFA®
Chester, CT
LPL Financial
Michael Kelly specializes in advising equity recipients such as those with RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs, making him well-suited for managing complex equity compensation alongside broader financial planning. Based in Chester, CT, he brings 6 years of experience and holds both CFP® and CFA® designations, offering flat-fee and AUM-based pricing through LPL Financial, a large firm known for its comprehensive resources.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $399,489
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