CFP®-certified, equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) financial advisors in Nevada
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 RSUs (restricted stock units) or stock options as part of your compensation, you need an advisor who understands how to manage these assets without triggering unexpected taxes or liquidity issues. A common mistake is treating equity awards like regular investments, which can lead to costly tax events or missed opportunities.
- Tax timing insight. Ask how they plan sales around vesting and tax withholding to minimize your tax bill.
- Liquidity planning. Confirm they help ensure you have cash available when shares vest or options expire.
- Diversification strategy. See if they guide you on balancing equity holdings with other investments to reduce risk.
- Grant type knowledge. Make sure they understand differences between RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs to tailor advice appropriately.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Patrick D
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Las Vegas, NV
Darby Wealth Planning LLC
Patrick Darby is well-equipped to assist equity recipients in Nevada with his CFP® certification and a decade of experience, including expertise in managing RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs. His firm offers a unique blend of financial planning and outsourced CFO services, employing strategies from long-term allocations to options trading, which may provide more comprehensive support compared to other advisors. Additionally, his flat-fee and hourly fee options offer flexible payment structures for clients.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $1,445,855
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Mike P
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Washington, UT
Fidelity
Mike Panson's extensive 27-year experience and CFP® certification equip him to manage equity compensation complexities like RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs effectively. Based in Utah with Fidelity, a large firm, he specializes in executive compensation design and liquidity event planning, offering seasoned guidance tailored to corporate executives' unique regulatory and financial challenges.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $234,793
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Patrick E
CFP®, Series 66
Knoxville, TN
Uprise Advisers LLC
Patrick Elliott's 17 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to assist equity recipients with managing RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs, focusing on tax timing and liquidity planning. Based in Knoxville, TN, he operates through Uprise Advisers LLC, which offers financial planning via an online platform without asset management, using modern portfolio theory and fixed pricing options, distinguishing him from advisors who manage assets directly or charge hourly fees.
Experience: 17 years
Avg account: $0
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Jake N
CFP®, CFA®
Bristol, RI
Experience Your Wealth, LLC
Jake Northrup is well-equipped to assist equity recipients with RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs, leveraging his CFP® and CFA® credentials alongside 11 years of experience. Unlike many advisors, he offers a flat-fee structure based on income and net worth rather than asset percentage, providing predictable costs. Though based in Rhode Island, he serves clients nationwide virtually, focusing on millennials and integrating complex equity compensation with broader financial independence goals.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $1,504,317
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