Large-firm, 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 restricted stock units (RSUs), stock options (SOP), or employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) shares, you need an advisor who understands how to manage these equity awards as part of your overall financial picture. Without specialized knowledge, advisors might overlook the tax timing and diversification risks tied to your equity, potentially costing you money. Large-firm advisors often have access to broader resources and teams, which can help coordinate complex equity strategies.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm how they plan for taxes triggered by vesting or exercising your equity awards, not just your regular income.
- Diversification strategy. Ask how they help you balance holding company stock with other investments to reduce risk.
- Exercise timing guidance. Understand their approach to deciding when to exercise options to optimize tax outcomes and cash flow.
- Integration with benefits. Check how they incorporate your equity awards with other employee benefits and compensation elements.
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, leveraging his expertise in wealth management and equity awards alongside a decade of industry experience. As a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill, a large firm, he offers tax-efficient planning and investment strategies tailored for attorneys, executives, and business owners, with a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million, distinguishing him through his comprehensive approach and focus on clients with complex financial situations.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Jon C
CFP®, Series 66
Saratoga Springs, NY
Newedge Advisors
Jon Connell specializes in managing equity awards such as RSUs, stock options, and ESPP shares, making him well-suited for individuals navigating these complex assets. As a CFP®-certified advisor at Edward Jones, a large firm with over $1 trillion in assets and 23,000 advisors, he offers a comprehensive wealth management approach with a fee structure up to 1.35% annually, combining equity expertise with retirement and estate planning guidance.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $813,531
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Bryant V
Series 63, Series 66
Chappaqua, NY
Fidelity
Bryant Vallat's expertise in equity recipients, including RSUs, SOPs, and ESPPs, equips him to address the tax timing and diversification challenges specific to managing these awards. As a Vice President at Fidelity, a large firm, he brings nine years of industry experience and a comprehensive approach that integrates retirement income strategy and income planning, distinguishing him from advisors with narrower focuses or smaller firm resources.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $234,793
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James H
Series 66
New York, NY
Morgan Stanley
James Hickey specializes in managing equity awards such as RSUs, SOPs, and ESPPs within a large-firm setting, offering expertise in wealth management and retirement income strategy. Based in New York, he combines insights from Merrill Lynch with his own market analysis, supported by designations like Series 66 and CPWA, distinguishing him from peers through his academic excellence and prior experience at Morgan Stanley and Omnicom.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $670,481
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Anand T
Series 63, Series 66
Ramsey, NJ
TD private Client Wealth LLC
Anand Thakkar is equipped to assist equity recipients in New York with tax-aware strategies for managing RSUs, stock options, and ESPP shares, leveraging his expertise in equity compensation and retirement income planning. As a large-firm advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, he offers a comprehensive approach that integrates investment insights with banking solutions, serving mid-career professionals and business owners with a 1.50% AUM fee and a focus on personalized wealth management.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $270,263
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