CFP®-certified, equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) financial advisors in Maryland
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 as part of your compensation, you need an advisor who understands how to manage these assets alongside your broader financial picture. A common mistake is treating equity awards like regular investments without considering their unique tax timing and company-specific risks. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, including tax and investment strategies.
- Tax event timing. Ask how they plan for tax withholding and sales to avoid unexpected tax bills when your equity vests or options are exercised.
- Concentration risk management. Confirm how they help you balance company stock exposure with diversification to protect your portfolio.
- Exercise and sale strategy. Look for advisors who consider your cash flow needs and market conditions when recommending when to exercise options or sell shares.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Cynthia F
CFP®
Los Gatos, CA
MainStreet Financial Planning, Inc.
Cynthia Flannigan is a CFP®-certified advisor with seven years of experience, specializing in equity recipients including RSUs and stock options, making her well-equipped to manage the unique tax and diversification challenges of these assets. Based in Los Gatos, CA, she offers flat-fee, independent financial planning through MainStreet Financial Planning, which emphasizes a long-term, low-cost, passive investment approach, distinguishing her from advisors with different fee structures or investment styles.
Experience: 7 years
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Jeanette B
CFP®, Series 66
Bethesda, MD
Fidelity
Jeanette Barrett's two decades of experience and CFP® certification equip her to manage the complexities of equity awards like RSUs and stock options, especially in Maryland. As a Vice President at Fidelity, a large firm, she integrates workplace benefits into comprehensive wealth plans, focusing on client education and engagement, which distinguishes her from advisors who may not emphasize personalized financial strategy development.
Experience: 20 years
Avg account: $234,793
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Avanti S
CFP®, CFA®
Ellicott City, MD
Wealthwyzr, LLC
Avanti Shetye is equipped to assist equity recipients in Maryland with tailored strategies for RSUs, ISOs, NSOs, and ESPP, focusing on timing, taxation, and concentration risk. With dual CFP® and CFA® certifications, a flat fee of $7,500, and expertise in retirement income design and Roth conversion, Avanti offers a comprehensive, evidence-based approach suited for high-earning professionals and pre-retirees seeking coordinated financial planning.
Experience: 2 years
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Anna N
CFP®, Series 66
Bethesda, MD
Poder Wealth Advisors
Anna N'jie Konte is well-equipped to assist equity recipients in Maryland, leveraging her CFP® certification and a decade of experience to address the unique tax and diversification challenges of RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs. As founder of Poder Wealth Advisors, she offers independent, flat-fee financial planning and employs a passive investment strategy focused on diversified index funds, catering primarily to high-net-worth clients with customizable, comprehensive wealth management services.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $371,887
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Dario C
CFP®, Series 66
Oakland, MD
Edward Jones
Dario Cavazos is well-equipped to assist equity recipients in Maryland with 18 years of experience and CFP® certification, ensuring knowledgeable guidance on managing RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs. As part of Edward Jones, a large firm with over $1 trillion in assets and a broad client base, he offers a comprehensive wealth management approach including business succession and estate planning, with a fee structure up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing him from smaller or less diversified advisors.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $246,728
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