Independent, equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) financial advisors in Minnesota
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 without triggering unexpected taxes or missed opportunities. A common mistake is treating equity awards like regular investments, which can lead to costly tax consequences or poor timing.
- Tax event timing. Ask how they plan around vesting dates and exercise windows to minimize your tax burden.
- Diversification strategy. Confirm they help balance your portfolio to avoid overexposure to your employer's stock.
- Compensation integration. See if they consider your overall pay package, including equity, when advising on cash flow and savings.
- Independent advice. These advisors operate without firm constraints, which can mean more flexible strategies tailored to your equity situation.
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 Minnesota, particularly those with RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs, making him well-suited to manage the tax and diversification challenges unique to these assets. As a CFP®-certified, independent advisor with a flat-fee structure, he focuses on millennial and Gen Y technology professionals, offering both one-time and ongoing financial planning tailored to align finances with personal goals.
Experience: 4 years
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Matt P
CFP®, CFA®
Edina, MN
Exhale Wealth
Matt Pruitt specializes in advising equity recipients in Minnesota, particularly those with RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs, making him well-suited to manage the tax and diversification challenges unique to these assets. As a CFP® and CFA® with seven years of experience, he offers flat-fee, independent advice tailored to millennial technology professionals, distinguishing him from others by combining technical expertise with a personal commitment to simplifying clients' financial lives.
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 Minnesota, focusing on managing RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs with attention to tax event timing and diversification strategies. With 25 years of experience and a ChFC® designation, he offers flat-fee financial planning and tax services tailored to high-net-worth clients, integrating investment management with year-round tax planning and executive benefits, distinguishing him from other independent advisors in the region.
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 in Minnesota, focusing on managing RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs with strategies like 10b5-1 plan design and stock option exercise tactics to optimize tax timing and diversification. Operating independently with a flat-fee structure, he serves high-net-worth clients and applies an evidence-based investment approach using ETFs and option-based strategies, distinguishing him from others by integrating comprehensive financial planning with a focus on executive and founder clients.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $4,574,620
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Ryan N
CFP®, CPA
Plymouth, MN
RLN Wealth
Ryan Nelson specializes in advising equity recipients in Minnesota, focusing on managing RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs with a tax-conscious approach. His background as a CPA and CFP, combined with experience at national RIAs and a public accounting firm, supports high-net-worth clients with flat-fee options and comprehensive planning, including estate and risk management, setting him apart from other independent advisors in the region.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $2,237,108
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