Independent, 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 have equity compensation like RSUs (restricted stock units) or ESPPs (employee stock purchase plans) vesting soon, you need an advisor who understands how to manage these assets without triggering unexpected taxes or missed opportunities. A common mistake is treating equity like regular investments, which can lead to costly tax surprises or poor timing.
- Tax timing insight. Ask how they plan sales around your vesting schedule to minimize tax impact and maximize after-tax gains.
- Equity type knowledge. Confirm they differentiate strategies for RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs, since each has unique tax and exercise rules.
- Liquidity planning. Check how they help you balance holding company stock with your cash needs and risk tolerance.
- Independent advice. Being independent means they can recommend solutions without pressure from a parent firm, focusing on what fits your equity situation best.
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 expertise in RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs with a focus on tax-loss harvesting and options strategies. His firm, Magnus Financial Group LLC, manages nearly $2 billion for over 1,000 clients, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management with flat-fee and hourly pricing options, distinguishing him through a comprehensive, personalized approach and significant industry experience.
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, with expertise in managing RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs to optimize tax timing and liquidity. As an independent CFP®-certified advisor with eight years of experience, he serves high-net-worth clients through Pope Wealth Planning, LLC, offering a hybrid service model that combines passive portfolio construction with fundamental analysis and non-discretionary trading arrangements.
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, stock options, and ESPPs with a focus on tax timing and liquidity 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 comprehensive financial planning and tax preparation services.
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 on managing RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs, helping clients navigate tax timing and liquidity planning to optimize after-tax gains. Based in Astoria, NY, he offers independent advice through Soulence Wealth Management, utilizing strategic and tactical asset allocation with a 1.50% AUM fee, and brings over a decade of experience including roles at New York Life and Capital Advisors NY.
Experience: 15 years
Avg account: $262,239
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Gabriel K
VerifiedCFP®, CPA
White Plains, NY
Wealth Habits
Gabriel Kaplan specializes in advising equity recipients, including RSUs and stock options, with a focus on tax-efficient strategies and liquidity planning tailored for tech professionals and founders. Based in White Plains, NY, he offers flat-fee and AUM-based pricing, holds CFP® and CPA designations, and serves high-net-worth millennials, distinguishing him with a blend of tax expertise and personalized financial planning experience.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $1,972,876
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