Top equity compensation tax strategy financial advisors in Mount Pleasant, WI

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), 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 tax bills.

  • Tax timing strategies. Ask how they plan the timing of exercises and sales to reduce your overall tax burden.
  • AMT and capital gains insight. Confirm they explain how the alternative minimum tax (AMT) and capital gains tax affect your equity compensation.
  • Integration with your pay. Look for advisors who consider your salary and bonuses when advising on equity decisions.
  • Pension and retirement planning. In Wisconsin, strong public pensions mean your equity strategy should fit with your overall retirement plan.

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Skipper R

CFP®, Series 63

Racine, WI

LPL Financial

Skipper Riley is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2020. His prior roles include five years at VOYA Financial Advisors and eight years at Advanced Planning Capital Corporation. He also co-owns Riley & Lowe Financial Solutions LLC, an investment-related business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Gregory J

Series 66

Mount Pleasant, WI

Edward Jones

Gregory Jaeck is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Management and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, access to separately managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

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

CFP®, Series 65

Mount Pleasant, WI

Apollon Wealth Management, LLC

James Hill is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Apollon Wealth Management, LLC with three years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Boardwalk Financial Strategies LLC and Goodwill Industries of Southeast Wisconsin. Apollon Wealth Management is an SEC-registered multi-team advisory firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services from financial planning to portfolio management, utilizing a combination of centrally managed strategies and locally managed portfolios across various asset classes and specialized investment vehicles.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Business exit / sale strategy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner
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Kevin P

Series 63, Series 65

Mount Pleasant, WI

OSAIC

Kevin Polheber is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Calton & Associates, Inc. for 16 years, as well as Securities America Advisors and Securities America, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of the Loaves & Fishes Genoa City Food Pantry and is chairman of the board at Berean Grace Church. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable investors through a large network of advisors. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing various investment platforms and asset-allocation tools to construct portfolios that include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Annuities Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Chad D

Series 66

Mount Pleasant, WI

Ameriprise

Chad Durfey is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Mount Pleasant, WI, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2011. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a member of the Finance Ministry Team for Grace Church, where he reviews and votes on the budget, liabilities, and project spending. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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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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