Top equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) financial advisors working with high-net-worth individuals 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 RSUs (restricted stock units) or purchased shares through an ESPP (employee stock purchase plan), you need an advisor who understands how to manage these assets within your broader wealth. A common mistake is treating equity awards like regular investments without considering tax timing and company-specific rules. High-net-worth advisors here focus on integrating your equity into your overall financial picture.
- Tax impact awareness. Ask how they plan for taxes triggered by vesting or selling shares, including potential alternative minimum tax (AMT) effects.
- Diversification strategy. Confirm how they help balance your concentrated company stock with other investments to reduce risk.
- Exercise and sale timing. Inquire about their approach to deciding when to exercise stock options or sell shares to optimize your financial outcome.
- Coordination with estate planning. Equity holdings can affect your estate; check how they incorporate this into your long-term plan.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
-
Curtis P
CFP®, Series 66
Tarrytown, NY
Pope Wealth Planning, LLC
Curtis Pope II specializes in advising high-net-worth equity recipients, offering expertise in managing RSUs, SOPs, and ESPPs with a focus on tax impact, diversification, and estate planning. Operating from Tarrytown, NY, he brings eight years of experience and a CFP® certification, providing a hybrid service model with passive portfolio construction and non-discretionary trading, differentiating him through personalized planning and model-driven execution.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $932,653
-
Matthew K
CFA®, Series 66
Victor, NY
Cooper/Haims Advisors, LLC
Matthew Kelley specializes in advising high-net-worth equity recipients, offering expertise in managing RSUs, SOPs, and ESPPs with a focus on tax impact and diversification strategies. Based in Victor, NY, he brings nine years of experience and holds the CFA® and Series 66 designations, working with Cooper/Haims Advisors, LLC, which manages nearly $939 million in assets and provides customized portfolios through detailed investment policy statements.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $2,202,877
-
Natalie T
CFP®, TPCP®
Goleta, CA
The Goodland Group
Natalie Taylor specializes in advising high-net-worth equity recipients, including those with RSUs and stock options, drawing on over 20 years of financial planning experience and a CFP® certification. Unlike some advisors, she offers a flat-fee structure and focuses on mid-career professionals and millennials, providing tailored guidance on balancing equity compensation with broader financial goals such as retirement, debt management, and family needs.
Experience: 21 years
Avg account: $648,481
-
Jeffrey C
Series 65
Incline Village, NV
Conway Partners
Jeffrey Conway specializes in managing equity awards like RSUs and ESPPs, which is crucial for high-net-worth clients integrating these assets into their broader financial plans. His firm uses a disciplined, asset-allocation approach with diversified ETFs and independent managers, and offers flat-fee options alongside traditional AUM fees, distinguishing him from others by combining specialized equity expertise with flexible fee structures and a focus on comprehensive wealth management.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $1,755,204
-
Gabriel K
VerifiedCFP®, CPA
White Plains, NY
Wealth Habits
Gabriel Kaplan specializes in advising high-net-worth equity recipients in New York, offering expertise in managing RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs with a focus on tax-efficient strategies and diversification. His background as a CFP® and CPA, combined with five years of experience and a flat-fee structure, distinguishes him by providing tailored, integrated financial planning for tech professionals and business owners, especially Millennials seeking clear, personalized guidance.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $1,972,876
Want help finding the right advisor?
Answer a few questions to see advisors matched to you.
Advisors focused on
People also searched
Popular in New York
Find advisors by type
Not sure where to start?
We'll help you think it through—whether you ultimately need an advisor or not. Warmer helps you compare advisors clearly, so you can choose with confidence.
For advisor listings, we rely on sources including public filings and data provided by advisors, and we cannot guarantee that all information is current or accurate. Advisors are independent and may not have reviewed or updated this information. Please review an advisor’s Form ADV and do your own diligence before deciding whether to work with them.
Advisor matching and introductions are provided by FinanceHQ LLC (“FHQ”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Warmer and an SEC-registered investment advisor. We receive compensation from certain participating advisors for introductions or referrals. This creates a conflict of interest because we have an incentive to recommend advisors who compensate us, including those who pay us more. You pay no fee to use our matching service, and advisor fees are not increased because of a referral or introduction. We do not review the ongoing performance of advisors, manage or hold assets, guarantee performance, or provide advice about specific investments.
By using our service, you agree to our Terms of Service and Advisory Agreement, and acknowledge our Privacy Policy. Please review FHQ’s ADV Part 2A and Form CRS. Logos provided by Logo.dev
© 2026 Warmer Holdings Inc. (“Warmer”)