Flat-fee, 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 recently received 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 finances. A common mistake is treating equity awards like regular investments without considering their unique tax timing and risk factors. Flat-fee advisors charge a set price, so you know what to expect without surprises.
- Tax event timing. Ask how they plan around vesting dates and potential tax hits to avoid unexpected bills.
- Diversification strategy. Confirm they help balance your portfolio to reduce risk from concentrated company stock.
- Exercise and sale decisions. Look for guidance on when to exercise options or sell shares to optimize your financial outcome.
- Integration with cash flow. Ensure they consider how equity income fits with your spending and saving goals.
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 flat-fee financial planning tailored for business owners and executives. With three years of industry experience and a Series 65 license, she integrates expertise in business exit strategies and retirement planning. Her firm, Capstone Wealth, manages $301 million with a data-driven investment approach, serving high-net-worth clients and providing services like 1031 exchange facilitation, distinguishing her from other advisors in the region.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $1,988,014
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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 flat-fee financial planning at $3,900 annually without investment management. With 11 years of experience and credentials including CFP® and CFA®, he integrates equity compensation strategies with retirement income and multi-generational wealth transfer. Operating independently in Kalispell, his firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using mutual funds and ETFs, distinguishing him from advisors with different fee structures or broader client focuses.
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 equity recipients on managing RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs, which suits those seeking flat-fee financial planning in Montana. With 43 years of experience and CFP® certification, he offers fixed fees ranging from $200 to $5,000 based on complexity, providing seasoned guidance that integrates equity compensation with broader financial goals, distinguishing him from advisors with less extensive backgrounds or different fee structures.
Experience: 43 years
Avg account: $1,943,596
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