Independent, equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) financial advisors in Hawaii
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 from your employer, you need an advisor who understands how to manage these assets without triggering unexpected taxes or losing value. A common mistake is treating equity awards like regular investments, which can lead to missed tax-saving opportunities or poor timing.
- Tax event timing. Ask how they plan around vesting dates and exercise windows to minimize your tax burden.
- Diversification strategy. Confirm they help balance your portfolio to reduce risk from concentrated company stock.
- Compensation integration. See if they consider your equity awards alongside salary and bonuses when planning your finances.
- Independent advice. These advisors operate without firm product constraints, aiming to tailor recommendations to your unique equity situation.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Stan H
CFP®, CFA®, EA
San Jose, CA
DRS Financial Partners LLC
Stan Himeno Okamoto specializes in advising equity recipients, particularly tech professionals, on managing RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs with a focus on tax event timing and diversification strategies. As a CFP®-certified, independent advisor with 10 years of experience and a flat-fee structure, he offers tailored guidance to high-earning millennials, combining his Hawaii roots with expertise gained in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $298,524
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Jeffrey C
Series 65
Incline Village, NV
Conway Partners
Jeffrey Conway specializes in advising equity recipients, including those with RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs, which suits individuals managing employer equity awards. Operating independently with a flat-fee structure, he brings three years of experience and a disciplined, asset-allocation approach using diversified ETFs, differentiating him from others by integrating tax planning and retirement strategies alongside equity management.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $1,755,204
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Nancy W
CFA®, CIC
Lafayette, CA
Meridian Investment Counsel, Inc.
Nancy Woodall's 26 years of experience and expertise in equity recipients make her well-equipped to manage RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs with a tax-aware approach. Operating independently with a flat-fee structure, she serves high-net-worth clients through Meridian Investment Counsel, which emphasizes conservative growth and discretionary investment management, distinguishing her from advisors focused solely on standard investment strategies.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $3,827,686
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Adam V
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 65, Series 66
Honolulu, HI
Milestone Wealth Management & Insurance, LLC
Adam Vila specializes in advising equity recipients in Hawaii, offering tailored strategies to manage RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs with a focus on tax event timing and diversification. As a CFP®-certified independent advisor with 15 years of experience, he leads Milestone Wealth Management, which emphasizes passive portfolio construction using index funds and ETFs, providing a disciplined, non-discretionary approach that may appeal to clients seeking transparent, regular reporting and comprehensive financial planning.
Experience: 16 years
Avg account: $364,167
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