Independent financial advisors working with executives
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.
You might seek an executive advisor when your compensation includes complex elements like bonuses, stock options, or deferred pay that require careful planning. Without expertise in executive pay, advisors can overlook tax timing or liquidity needs, leaving you exposed to unexpected tax bills or cash flow gaps. Independent advisors here operate without firm constraints, which can mean more flexible advice tailored to your unique executive compensation.
- Equity compensation insight. Confirm how they handle stock options or restricted stock units, including tax implications and exercise timing.
- Bonus and deferred pay planning. Ask how they integrate irregular income into your cash flow and tax strategy.
- Executive benefits navigation. Check their familiarity with perks like supplemental retirement plans or executive health benefits.
- Liquidity management. Ensure they plan for potential cash needs tied to your compensation structure, avoiding surprises.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Edwina M
Series 65
Cincinnati, OH
Waverly Advisors, LLC
Edwina Martin is well-suited for executives in the US due to her expertise in executive roles and independent, flat-fee advisory services, which can accommodate complex compensation structures like bonuses and stock options. Her background includes tax planning and alternative investments, and she operates from Cincinnati, OH, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with a focus on customized strategies across traditional and alternative assets.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $1,639,930
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Sally H
Series 63, Series 65
New York, NY
Seasons of Advice Wealth Management
Sally Hyman is well-suited for executives in the US due to her 42 years of experience and focus on executive clients, including expertise in business exit strategies and charitable giving. As an independent advisor at Seasons of Advice Wealth Management in New York, she offers a life-cycle investment approach and serves high-net-worth individuals, providing discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning tailored to complex executive compensation needs.
Experience: 43 years
Avg account: $1,365,716
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Ethan S
CFP®, Series 65
Auburn Hills, MI
Plante Moran FInancial Advisors
Ethan Siekkinen is equipped to assist executives with complex compensation elements, leveraging his expertise in options and derivatives strategies, concentrated stock management, and wealth management. As an independent, CFP®-certified advisor at Plante Moran Financial Advisors, he offers flexible flat-fee and hourly pricing, serving high-net-worth clients with a focus on strategic asset allocation and a proprietary equity market valuation model, distinguishing him from peers with a broader analytical approach.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $6,397,023
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Jace H
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Rockwall, TX
Rockwall Wealth Management
Jace Hart is well-equipped to assist executives with complex compensation structures, leveraging his expertise in options and derivatives strategies, concentrated stock management, and retirement plans tailored for business owners. As a CFP®-certified independent advisor at Leo Wealth, LLC in Hurst, TX, he offers flat-fee financial planning and combines diversified ETF portfolios with specialized single-stock models, providing a flexible approach compared to other advisors in the US.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $499,118
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Richard K
CFA®, Series 63, Series 65
Madison, CT
Sursum Financial LLC
Richard Kos is well-suited for executives in the US due to his expertise in wealth management, active portfolio management, and options and derivatives strategies, which are crucial for handling complex executive compensation elements. As an independent advisor with a flat-fee structure and five years of experience, he offers personalized financial planning from his Madison, CT-based firm, Sursum Financial LLC, which emphasizes a long-term buy-and-hold investment approach with tactical flexibility.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $287,588
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