Independent, equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) financial advisors in Massachusetts
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 purchased shares through an ESPP (employee stock purchase plan), you need an advisor who understands how to manage these equity awards alongside your broader financial picture. Without this expertise, you might miss tax-saving opportunities or mishandle the timing of sales, which can reduce your overall gains. Independent advisors here operate without ties to specific firms, which can mean more flexible advice tailored to your unique situation.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm they explain how equity awards affect your tax bill, including capital gains and ordinary income considerations.
- Sale timing strategy. Ask how they help decide when to sell shares to balance risk and tax efficiency.
- Diversification planning. Look for guidance on reducing concentration risk by gradually shifting equity into other investments.
- Coordination with payroll. Ensure they understand how your equity awards interact with your paycheck and withholding to avoid surprises.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Stacie S
CFP®
North Attleboro, MA
Lechner Associates
Stacie Skryz specializes in advising equity recipients in Massachusetts, offering expertise in managing RSUs, RS, SOP, and ESPP alongside broader financial planning. As a CFP®-certified independent advisor at Lechner Associates, she provides flat-fee portfolio and wealth management services, focusing on fundamental analysis and retirement modeling, which distinguishes her from others by combining personalized planning with a transparent fee structure and a client-focused approach in North Attleboro.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $731,832
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Joe C
CFP®, CPA
Ayer, MA
Still River Financial Planning
Joe Calvetti specializes in advising equity recipients in Massachusetts, particularly young families and millennials managing RSUs, ESPPs, and other equity awards. As a CFP® and CPA with four years of experience, he offers flat-fee financial planning through Still River Financial Planning, focusing on tax planning and prioritizing multiple financial goals. His approach suits clients balancing growing careers and complex finances, providing tailored guidance on equity compensation and broader financial strategies.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $119,788
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Elizabeth H
Series 63, Series 65
Chicago, IL
Impact Financial
Elizabeth Heneman specializes in advising equity recipients in Massachusetts, offering expertise in managing RSUs, RS, SOP, and ESPP alongside broader financial planning. Her firm, Impact Financial, employs a factor-based, smart-beta investment approach and provides fee-only services with flat-fee and hourly options, catering to individuals, trusts, estates, and small business owners, which may offer more tailored and flexible financial strategies compared to other advisors in the area.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $888,960
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Kerry O
CFP®, EA
Walpole, MA
Ellevest
Kerry O'Brien specializes in advising equity recipients in Massachusetts, offering expertise in managing RSUs, ESPPs, and related tax implications alongside broader retirement planning. Her independent, flat-fee approach, combined with 17 years of experience and CFP® and EA designations, distinguishes her by integrating investment strategy, tax planning, and retirement design into a cohesive, tax-aware system tailored for high-net-worth Gen X clients.
Experience: 17 years
Avg account: $2,336,029
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Mary G
Series 65
Braintree, MA
MG Financial LLC
Mary Gilligan specializes in advising equity recipients in Massachusetts, offering expertise in managing RSUs, RS, SOP, and ESPP alongside broader financial planning. Her firm, MG Financial LLC, serves high-net-worth clients with a minimum liquid net worth of $10 million, providing flat-fee and AUM-based fee structures, and managing over $1 billion in assets with a focused advisory team, which may offer more personalized service compared to larger firms.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $8,966,524
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