Top equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) financial advisors working with high-net-worth individuals 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 have a significant amount of company stock or stock options, managing these assets carefully is crucial to avoid unexpected tax bills or missed growth opportunities. A common mistake is treating equity compensation like regular investments without considering vesting schedules, tax implications, or diversification needs.
- Tax timing awareness. Ask how they plan around your vesting dates and potential tax events to minimize surprises.
- Diversification strategy. Confirm how they help you balance company stock with other investments to reduce risk.
- Exercise and sale guidance. Understand their approach to deciding when to exercise options or sell shares for optimal financial impact.
- Integration with overall wealth. Check how they incorporate your equity holdings into your broader financial goals and estate plans.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Kerry O
CFP®, EA
Walpole, MA
Ellevest
Kerry O'Brien specializes in advising high-net-worth equity recipients in Massachusetts, integrating equity compensation management with comprehensive retirement planning. With 17 years of experience and CFP® and EA designations, she offers a disciplined, tax-aware approach that aligns investments, tax strategy, and estate planning. Her flat-fee structure and focus on Gen X clients provide clarity and coordination, distinguishing her from advisors with more traditional fee models or narrower specialties.
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 high-net-worth equity recipients in Massachusetts, offering expertise in managing company stock and stock options with attention to tax timing, diversification, and integration into overall wealth strategies. Operating from MG Financial LLC, she serves clients with at least $10 million in liquid net worth, providing comprehensive advisory services and managing over $1 billion in assets, distinguishing her with a flat-fee and independent approach tailored to affluent individuals and families.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $8,966,524
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Shaun E
CFP®
Boston, MA
Single Point Partners
Shaun Erickson specializes in advising high-net-worth equity recipients in Massachusetts, offering tailored guidance on managing RSUs, SOPs, and ESPPs with a flat fee starting at $7,500 annually. His 15 years of experience, CFP® certification, and focus on Gen X executives and biotech professionals distinguish him, along with his firm's emphasis on comprehensive financial planning and collaboration with a network of experts to address complex financial situations.
Experience: 16 years
Avg account: $3,279,550
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Patricia R
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Newburyport, MA
Access Financial Planning, LLC
Patricia Rosen specializes in advising high-net-worth equity recipients in Massachusetts, offering expertise in equity compensation, business ownership considerations, and tax planning. Her firm, Access Financial Planning, LLC, provides fee-only financial planning with a flat fee ranging from $6,000 to $10,000 annually, combining passive indexing and fundamental analysis to tailor portfolios. Located in Newburyport, MA, she brings nearly a decade of experience and a personalized approach as the sole advisor at her independent firm.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $2,056,223
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Kathryn L
CFP®, Series 65
Westford, MA
Milestone Financial Planning, LLC
Kathryn Lund Wilde specializes in advising high-net-worth equity recipients in Massachusetts, offering expertise in managing RS/RSU, SOP, and ESPP holdings with a focus on tax-aware portfolio management and disciplined asset allocation. Her dual role as a CFP® and CPA allows her to integrate tax preparation and financial planning, providing a comprehensive approach that includes charitable giving and Roth conversion strategies, distinguishing her from advisors who may not combine tax and investment services.
Experience: 20 years
Avg account: $2,288,753
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