Top equity compensation tax strategy financial advisors in Massillon, OH

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 compensation like stock options or restricted stock units (RSUs) vesting soon, you need an advisor who understands how to minimize the tax hit when you exercise or sell. A common mistake is treating equity compensation like regular income, which can lead to unexpected taxes and missed opportunities.

  • Municipal tax awareness. Since city taxes vary, ask how they factor local tax rules into your strategy.
  • Timing of exercises and sales. Confirm they help plan when to exercise or sell to optimize tax outcomes.
  • Integration with overall tax plan. Look for advisors who coordinate equity compensation with your broader tax situation, not just isolated events.
  • Experience with equity types. Different equity awards have unique tax rules; ensure they understand your specific award types.

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Michelle R

Series 63, Series 66

Massillon, OH

UBS Financial Services

Michelle Rose is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Massillon, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at UBS since 2007 and has been with Mcdonald Investments Inc. since 2002. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and operates as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting Equity compensation tax strategy Executive Founder/Business Owner Mid-Career Professionals Approaching retirement
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Thomas A

Series 63, Series 66

Massillon, OH

Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

Thomas Albers is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and over 52 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameritas Advisory Services since 2021 and also has longstanding roles at TAP Insurance Agency and Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. Outside of his advisory work, he is president and owner of Total Asset Planning, an insurance sales business. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm offers fee-based asset management, retirement-plan advisory, and fiduciary services using model portfolios, third-party sub-advisers, and custom strategies.

Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Retired

Jason B

Series 63

Massillon, OH

Edward Jones

Jason Byers is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Massillon, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1999. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment options supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Steven K

Series 66, Series 63

Alliance, OH

Citizens securities, Inc.

Steven Kochovski is a financial advisor with Citizens Securities, Inc. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has one year of industry experience. He previously worked at PNC Investments LLC and Citizens Bank. Outside of his advisory role, Kochovski is the owner of Kochovski Ventures LLC, a non-investment-related business. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, and offers investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm provides a digital advisory program using proprietary algorithms and a separate managed account program while operating as a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Tax-loss harvesting Passive / index investing
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James T

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Massillon, OH

Signature Equity Partners, LLC

James Tschantz is a CFP® with 38 years of industry experience. He is currently an Investment Advisor Representative at Signature Equity Partners, LLC, where he has worked since 2023. Prior to this, he spent 12 years with LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he has engaged in the sale of fixed insurance products and operated a wealth management DBA in North Canton, Ohio. Signature Equity Partners, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a network of independent advisory affiliates, utilizing model-based portfolio solutions and providing both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing Options & derivatives strategies
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Lee C

Series 63, Series 65

Pasadena, CA

UBS Financial Services

Lee Chen is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Pasadena, California, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Chen serves on the board of directors for the San Gabriel Country Club. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary capital market research with a broad range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting Equity compensation tax strategy Executive Founder/Business Owner Mid-Career Professionals Approaching retirement
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James C

Series 65

Eagle, ID

Cannon Wealth Group LLC

James Cannon is a financial advisor at Cannon Wealth Group LLC in Eagle, Idaho, with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has led his independent firm since 2014. Cannon Wealth Group LLC is a fee-based financial planning and investment management firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers tailored investment programs, comprehensive planning, and specialized pension consulting, including ERISA advisory and discretionary investment manager services.

Equity compensation tax strategy
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Joseph N

CFA®, Series 63

New York, NY

Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC

Joseph Niehaus is a financial advisor at Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds the CFA® designation and Series 63 license. Prior to joining Jefferies in 2023, he worked at Golden 1 Credit Union and SAFE Credit Union. He also serves as a part-time lecturer at California State University, Sacramento, teaching a graduate-level financial markets course. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC provides fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities through a customized planning process that includes balance sheet reviews, tax and estate planning, executive compensation, and philanthropic planning.

General retirement planning Income planning Equity compensation tax strategy Concentrated stock management Charitable giving & philanthropy
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Seth H

Series 66

Dallas, TX

Goldman Sachs Wealth Services

Seth Halley is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Ayco Company, L.P./Mercer Allied and Tyson Foods/GDH Consulting. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized services such as Private Family Office and Executive Wealth programs. The firm integrates strategic allocation models, manager selections, and advanced analytics within the broader Goldman Sachs network to tailor solutions for client objectives.

Wealth management Equity compensation tax strategy Tax-loss harvesting Executive Founder/Business Owner Intergenerational Families
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Eldin F

Series 63, Series 65

Southfield, MI

Sterling Advisory Group LLC

Eldin Foco is a financial advisor at Sterling Advisory Group LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including CIG Capital Advisors and Cco Investment Services Corp. since 2012. Sterling Advisory Group provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, families, trusts, foundations, businesses, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm manages client accounts on a tailored basis and also serves institutional clients, offering a range of strategic investment models that emphasize asset allocation, diversification, and Shariah-compliant selection.

ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Equity compensation tax strategy Business succession planning Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Values-based investing
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