Large-firm, equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) financial advisors in Florida
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 RSUs (restricted stock units) or stock options as part of your compensation, you might be wondering how to manage these assets without triggering unexpected taxes or missing out on growth opportunities. A common mistake is treating equity awards like regular cash investments, which can lead to costly tax consequences or poor timing.
- Tax event timing. Ask how they plan sales around vesting schedules and tax withholding to avoid surprises.
- Diversification strategy. Confirm how they help balance your portfolio to reduce risk from concentrated company stock.
- Exercise and sale decisions. Understand their approach to deciding when to exercise options or sell shares for optimal financial impact.
- Coordination with payroll. Check if they consider your employer’s tax withholding and reporting when advising on equity moves.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Josiah G
Series 63, Series 66
Saint Augustine, FL
Fidelity
Josiah Gates is equipped to assist equity recipients in Florida with managing RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs, leveraging his expertise in stock option exercise strategy and startup equity planning at Fidelity, a large firm. His background includes executive benefits consulting and a focus on liquidity event planning, which complements his understanding of executive compensation, making him a distinctive choice for clients seeking integrated financial and benefits planning.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $234,793
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Paul L
Series 66
Sarasota, FL
Merrill
Paul Lavezzoli specializes in advising equity recipients in Florida, focusing on managing RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs with strategies that consider tax event timing and diversification. With 17 years in financial services and credentials like CFP®, he offers tailored wealth management and retirement income planning through Merrill, a large firm, charging a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million, which may suit mid-career professionals and HENRY clients seeking comprehensive equity compensation guidance.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $860,085
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David R
Series 63, Series 65
Estero, FL
Edward Jones
David Retkowski specializes in managing equity awards like RSUs and stock options, helping clients in Florida navigate tax event timing and diversification strategies to optimize their equity compensation. With 27 years of experience at Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, he offers a comprehensive wealth management approach including retirement income and multi-generational wealth transfer, supported by a fee structure up to 1.35% annually.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Anand T
Series 63, Series 66
Ramsey, NJ
TD private Client Wealth LLC
Anand Thakkar is equipped to assist equity recipients in managing RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs with a tax-aware approach, leveraging his expertise in wealth management and retirement income strategy. Operating within a large firm, he offers a 1.50% AUM fee structure and serves mid-career professionals and business owners, combining Merrill Lynch's investment insights with Bank of America's banking solutions for comprehensive financial planning.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $270,263
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