CFP®-certified, equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) financial advisors in New York, NY
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) or ESPPs (employee stock purchase plans) vesting soon, you need an advisor who understands how to time sales and tax events carefully. Without this expertise, you might trigger unexpected tax bills or miss opportunities to optimize your income.
CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, including tax and investment strategies relevant to equity recipients.
- Tax timing insight. Ask how they plan sales around your vesting schedule to manage income and avoid tax surprises.
- Equity type knowledge. Confirm they understand differences between RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs, as each has unique tax and exercise rules.
- Estate tax awareness. In New York, estate tax thresholds can cause large bills; check how they incorporate this into your long-term planning.
- Coordination with payroll. Verify how they work with your employer’s payroll and tax withholding to prevent underpayment penalties.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Brian S
CFP®, PFS™
Hoboken, NJ
Hudson Oak Wealth Advisory LLC
Brian Sheahen specializes in advising equity recipients in New York, offering expertise in RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs with a focus on tax timing and estate planning. His firm provides a planning-driven investment approach with integrated tax services, serving high-net-worth clients through flat fees and hourly rates, distinguishing him from others by combining wealth management with tax advisory experience.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $2,390,905
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Jake B
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
New York, NY
Magnus Financial Group LLC
Jake Blum's expertise in equity compensation, including RSUs and stock options, suits clients managing complex equity vesting and tax timing in New York. His flat-fee, independent advisory approach at Magnus Financial Group, which manages nearly $2 billion for diverse clients, offers personalized planning and investment management, distinguishing him from others with a focus on tax-loss harvesting and alternative investments.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $1,944,997
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Jay L
CFP®, CFA®
Jersey City, NJ
Ballaster Financial
Jay Lee is well-equipped to assist equity recipients in New York with his 12 years of experience and dual CFP® and CFA® certifications, offering expertise in equity compensation and business ownership considerations. His flat-fee, project-based financial planning and focus on millennial and high-net-worth clients differentiate him from others, alongside his background on Wall Street and independent advisory approach from Jersey City, NJ.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $808,586
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Yisha W
CFP®, Series 66
Jersey City, NJ
Taurus Financial
Yisha Wang's CFP® certification and eight years of experience equip her to advise New York-area equity recipients on managing RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs with tax timing and exercise strategies. Her firm Taurus Financial serves high-net-worth clients with a tailored investment approach and offers flat-fee financial planning packages, distinguishing her from advisors with different fee structures or client focuses.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $1,488,709
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