Flat-fee, 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 ESPP (employee stock purchase plans) vesting soon, you need an advisor who understands how to manage these assets without triggering unexpected taxes. A common mistake is treating equity income like regular salary, which can lead to costly tax surprises.
- Flat-fee pricing. Confirm how fees are structured so you know what you’ll pay regardless of your portfolio size or transaction volume.
- Tax timing insight. Ask how they plan sales or exercises to avoid pushing you into higher tax brackets or estate tax cliffs.
- Equity type nuances. Different equity awards have unique tax and liquidity rules; check that they address your specific award types.
- Cash flow planning. Equity income can be irregular; see how they help manage your spending and tax payments around vesting events.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Timothy S
Series 63, Series 65
New York, NY
Magnus Financial Group LLC
Timothy Seymour specializes in advising equity recipients in New York, offering flat-fee arrangements tailored to managing RSUs, SOPs, and ESPPs with tax timing strategies to minimize surprises. With 15 years of experience and expertise in private investments, options, and tax-loss harvesting, he supports diverse clients including family offices and trusts, managing nearly $2 billion in assets through a multi-advisor team at Magnus Financial Group.
Experience: 16 years
Avg account: $1,944,997
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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 flat-fee pricing for limited scope projects with upfront estimates. His firm integrates tax planning and wealth management, focusing on cost- and tax-efficient strategies, which is beneficial for managing RSUs and ESPPs. Compared to others, Brian brings eight years of experience, CFP® and PFS™ credentials, and a background in tax consulting, supporting high-net-worth clients with comprehensive estate and business exit planning.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $2,390,905
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Yan S
CFA®, Series 63, Series 65
Jersey City, NJ
Taurus Financial
Yan Sun specializes in advising equity recipients, including those with RSUs and ESPPs, and offers flat-fee financial planning packages ranging from $1,100 to $2,000. With 17 years of experience and CFA® credentials, he serves high-net-worth clients and tech professionals, providing tailored equity compensation strategies and business ownership considerations from his Jersey City location.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $1,488,709
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Jay L
CFP®, CFA®
Jersey City, NJ
Ballaster Financial
Jay Lee is well-equipped to assist equity recipients in managing RSUs, SOPs, and ESPPs with a flat-fee, project-based pricing model ranging from $500 to $5,000. His 12 years of experience, CFP® and CFA® credentials, and focus on millennial and high-net-worth clients differentiate him from others, along with his background on Wall Street and expertise in business ownership considerations.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $808,586
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