Top equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) financial advisors in Montana
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 RSUs (restricted stock units), stock options, or ESPPs (employee stock purchase plans), 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 risk.
- Tax timing insight. Equity awards often trigger taxes at vesting or sale; ask how the advisor plans around these events to avoid surprises.
- Diversification strategy. Holding too much company stock can be risky; check how they help balance your portfolio while respecting your equity holdings.
- Exercise and sale guidance. For stock options, timing when to exercise and sell matters; confirm they provide clear scenarios tailored to your situation.
- Integration with cash flow. Equity income can be irregular; see how they incorporate this into your budgeting and long-term plans.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Nicole C
Series 65
Billings, MT
Capstone Wealth
Nicole Chakos specializes in advising equity recipients in Montana, offering tailored strategies for managing RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs alongside broader retirement and business exit planning. Her experience as a founder and executive, combined with Capstone Wealth's disciplined investment approach and flat-fee financial planning for business owners and professionals, distinguishes her from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $1,988,014
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Lucca S
CFP®, Series 66
Missoula, MT
Edward Jones
Lucca Scariano specializes in advising equity recipients in Montana, leveraging his 10 years of experience and CFP® certification to navigate the complexities of RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs. Operating from Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, he offers a comprehensive wealth management approach with a fee structure up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing him with access to extensive resources and tailored investment strategies.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Tary M
CFP®, CFA®, Series 66
Kalispell, MT
Entrusted Wealth
Tary Middlesworth Jr. specializes in advising equity recipients in Montana, offering expertise in managing RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs alongside broader financial planning. His dual CFP® and CFA® credentials, combined with 11 years of experience and a flat-fee structure, distinguish him from others by providing independent, comprehensive planning with a focus on long-term, diversified portfolios using mutual funds and ETFs.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $625,000
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Daniel Y
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Kalamazoo, MI
HFG Advisors Inc.
Daniel Youngs specializes in advising clients with equity compensation such as RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs, leveraging his 43 years of industry experience and CFP® certification to navigate tax timing and diversification strategies. Unlike some peers, he offers a flat-fee financial planning structure and operates independently, providing personalized guidance from his base in Kalamazoo, MI, while also owning HFG Advisors Inc., which supports a diverse client base including pension plans and charitable organizations.
Experience: 43 years
Avg account: $1,943,596
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Aleksei G
Series 66
Billings, MT
Merrill
Aleksei Grosulak specializes in managing equity compensation such as RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs, integrating these assets with broader wealth management and retirement income strategies. Based in Billings, Montana, he brings six years of experience at Merrill, a large firm, and serves young families and business owners, offering a 1.10% AUM fee for accounts under $2 million, which may suit clients seeking comprehensive planning with a local advisor.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $860,085
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