Flat-fee, equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) financial advisors in Minneapolis, MN
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 time sales and tax impacts. Without this expertise, you might pay more taxes than necessary or miss out on maximizing your gains. Flat-fee advisors charge a set price, so you know your costs upfront without surprises.
- Tax timing insight. Ask how they plan sales around your vesting schedule to minimize tax hits.
- Equity type knowledge. Confirm they handle different award types like SOPs (stock options) and ESPPs with tailored strategies.
- Cash flow planning. See if they integrate your equity income with your overall budget and tax payments.
- Long-term outlook. Check how they balance immediate gains with your future financial goals and risk tolerance.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Trevor A
CFP®, RICP®
Minneapolis, MN
Authentic Life Financial Planning
Trevor Ausen specializes in advising equity recipients in Minneapolis, offering flat-fee financial planning with fixed project fees ranging from $1,200 to $8,000 and monthly services at $400. His focus on technology professionals and Gen Y/Millennials, combined with CFP® and RICP® credentials, distinguishes him by integrating equity compensation strategies with personalized life goals and cash flow planning.
Experience: 4 years
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Matt P
CFP®, CFA®
Edina, MN
Exhale Wealth
Matt Pruitt specializes in advising equity recipients like those with RSUs, SOPs, and ESPPs, offering flat-fee pricing starting at $3,000 per engagement, which provides cost transparency. Based in Edina, MN, he brings 8 years of experience, holds CFP® and CFA® designations, and focuses on millennial technology professionals, distinguishing him with a deep understanding of both equity awards and client lifestyle priorities.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $983,952
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William S
ChFC®, Series 63
Bloomington, MN
Stevens Foster Financial Advisors
William Stevens specializes in advising equity recipients in Minneapolis, offering flat-fee financial planning and tax services tailored to RSUs, SOPs, and ESPPs. With 25 years of experience and a ChFC® designation, he serves high-net-worth clients and integrates investment management with year-round tax planning, focusing on executive benefits and stock-based compensation, distinguishing him from other advisors in the area.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $2,260,332
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Jared J
CFP®, Series 65
Plymouth, MN
Cerity partners LLC
Jared Johnson specializes in advising equity recipients on managing RSUs, SOPs, and ESPPs with a flat-fee structure, offering clear upfront financial planning costs between $2,500 and $6,000. Based in Plymouth, MN, he brings three years of experience and supports high-net-worth clients using an evidence-based investment approach that includes ETFs and option-based strategies, distinguishing him from other advisors in Minneapolis.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $4,574,620
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Ryan N
CFP®, CPA
Plymouth, MN
RLN Wealth
Ryan Nelson specializes in equity compensation and tax planning, making him well-suited for managing RSUs, SOPs, and ESPPs with a flat-fee structure. His CPA and CFP® credentials, combined with experience advising high-net-worth clients and a focus on Millennials, differentiate him by blending tax expertise with tailored financial strategies in the Minneapolis area.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $2,237,108
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