Top equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) financial advisors in New York
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), SOPs (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 as just another investment, ignoring tax timing and company-specific rules that can affect your net gain.
- Tax timing insight. Ask how they plan sales to minimize taxes, considering vesting schedules and potential tax cliffs.
- Company plan nuances. Confirm they understand your specific equity plan's rules, including exercise windows and holding requirements.
- Diversification strategy. Look for guidance on balancing concentrated equity with other investments to manage risk.
- Estate tax awareness. In New York, small increases in estate value can trigger large tax bills; check how they address this in your planning.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Euan W
Series 66
New York, NY
Merrill
Euan Wilson is well-equipped to assist equity recipients in New York by integrating tax-efficient planning and trust coordination with a focus on managing concentrated equity positions. His experience with attorneys, executives, and business owners, combined with a large-firm background at Merrill and a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million, distinguishes him from others by offering comprehensive wealth management tailored to established professionals and couples.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $860,085
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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 expertise in managing RSUs, SOPs, and ESPPs with attention to tax-loss harvesting and options strategies. His firm, Magnus Financial Group LLC, provides personalized planning and investment management with flat-fee and hourly fee options, serving a diverse client base including family offices and trusts, which may offer a broader perspective compared to advisors focused solely on individual investors.
Experience: 16 years
Avg account: $1,944,997
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Curtis P
CFP®, Series 66
Tarrytown, NY
Pope Wealth Planning, LLC
Curtis Pope II specializes in advising equity recipients in New York, offering expertise in managing RSUs, SOPs, and ESPPs alongside broader financial planning. His firm emphasizes passive portfolio construction using index funds and ETFs, with a hybrid service model combining ongoing planning and model-driven execution, catering to high-net-worth clients with a fee structure of 1% AUM or monthly fees based on complexity.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $932,653
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Matthew K
CFA®, Series 66
Victor, NY
Cooper/Haims Advisors, LLC
Matthew Kelley specializes in advising equity recipients in New York, offering expertise in managing RSUs, SOPs, and ESPPs alongside income and estate planning. As an independent advisor with nine years of experience and CFA® designation, he serves high-net-worth clients through Cooper/Haims Advisors, LLC, which manages nearly $939 million in assets and provides customized portfolios with a 1.10% AUM fee, distinguishing him from others by combining equity focus with comprehensive financial planning.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $2,202,877
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Mustaque C
Series 63, Series 66
Astoria, NY
Soulence Wealth Management
Mustaque Choudhury specializes in advising equity recipients in New York, offering expertise in managing RSUs, SOPs, and ESPPs alongside retirement income and cash flow strategies. Based in Astoria, NY, he provides independent, discretionary investment management with a 1.50% AUM fee, utilizing strategic and tactical asset allocation to tailor portfolios, distinguishing him from advisors with less integrated planning approaches.
Experience: 15 years
Avg account: $262,239
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