Seasoned, equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) financial advisors in Los Angeles, CA
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 awards like RSUs (restricted stock units) or ESPPs (employee stock purchase plans) vesting soon, you need an advisor who understands how to manage these assets without triggering unexpected taxes or missed opportunities. A common mistake is treating equity income like regular salary, which can lead to costly tax surprises or poor timing.
- Tax timing insight. Look for advisors who explain how vesting schedules affect your tax bill and cash flow.
- Diversification planning. Ask how they help you avoid overconcentration in your employer's stock while balancing growth and risk.
- Exercise and sale strategy. Confirm they guide you on when to exercise stock options or sell shares to optimize after-tax proceeds.
- Long-term property tax impact. In California, some advisors consider Proposition 13 limits when planning your overall tax exposure related to homeownership.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Larry K
CFP®
Manhattan Beach, CA
Digital Wealth, LLC
Larry Koeppel specializes in advising equity recipients in Los Angeles, leveraging 24 years of experience and CFP® certification to manage RSUs, SOPs, and ESPPs with a focus on tax timing and diversification. His firm, Digital Wealth, LLC, offers flat-fee and AUM-based pricing, serving high-net-worth Gen X technology professionals with a virtual, tech-savvy approach that extends beyond Silicon Beach.
Experience: 24 years
Avg account: $480,483
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Shahram H
Series 66
Los Angeles, CA
Merrill
Shahram Hazany specializes in managing equity awards like RSUs and ESPPs for affluent clients in Los Angeles, leveraging 21 years of experience at Merrill Lynch. His expertise extends to business succession and exit strategies, serving established professionals and intergenerational families, with a fee of 1.10% AUM for managed strategies under $2 million, distinguishing him through a comprehensive, culturally aware wealth management approach.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Sean I
Series 63, Series 65
Glendale, CA
Fidelity
Sean Irwin specializes in equity recipients with 23 years of experience, focusing on stock option exercise strategy and startup equity planning, which suits those managing RSUs and ESPPs in Los Angeles. As a Vice President at Fidelity, a large firm, he integrates executive compensation with broader wealth planning, offering seasoned guidance distinct from smaller firms or less experienced advisors.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $234,793
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Nicholas P
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 66
Hermosa Beach, CA
Edward Jones
Nicholas Pennino offers seasoned expertise in managing equity awards like RSUs and ESPPs, backed by 25 years of experience and CFP® and ChFC® credentials. Based in Hermosa Beach with Edward Jones, a large full-service firm, he also specializes in charitable giving tax strategies and business ownership considerations, providing a broad advisory approach with an AUM fee up to 1.35% annually.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Derek M
CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66
Long Beach, CA
Augustus Wealth, LLC
Derek Munchow's 23 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to manage equity awards like RSUs and stock options effectively, focusing on tax timing and diversification. Based in Long Beach, his firm Augustus Wealth, LLC uses a blend of fundamental and quantitative analysis, offering comprehensive financial planning with fees up to $10,000 annually, catering to both individual and high-net-worth clients.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $725,629
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