Large-firm, exec comp design 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.
You might need an exec comp design advisor if your company offers complex pay packages like stock options or bonuses tied to performance goals. Without expert help, you risk missing out on maximizing your total compensation or facing unexpected tax consequences. Large-firm advisors often have access to extensive resources and specialized teams that can support your unique needs.
- Plan customization insight. Ask how they tailor compensation structures to align with your career goals and company incentives.
- Tax impact awareness. Confirm they understand how different exec comp elements affect your tax situation and cash flow.
- Equity award expertise. Look for advisors who can explain the timing and value of stock options, restricted stock, or other equity grants.
- Negotiation support. See if they assist in evaluating and negotiating your compensation package beyond standard salary discussions.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Lambros V
Series 63, Series 65
Poughkeepsie, NY
Merrill
Lambros Violaris specializes in executive compensation design within a large-firm setting, offering expertise in complex pay packages like stock options and performance bonuses. With 33 years of industry experience at Merrill Lynch in New York, he also provides guidance on retirement income strategy and active portfolio management, charging a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million, which may suit executives seeking comprehensive wealth management alongside compensation planning.
Experience: 34 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Leonard B
Series 66
Jericho, NY
Morgan Stanley
Leonard Baldassare is equipped to handle executive compensation design with expertise in startup equity planning, liquidity event planning, and wealth management, supported by 10 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. Based in Jericho, NY, he operates within the large-firm environment of Morgan Stanley, offering personalized strategies that include tax minimization and retirement income planning, distinguishing him through a comprehensive approach that extends beyond standard compensation advice.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $670,481
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Marsha A
Series 63, Series 66
Hempstead, NY
Fidelity
Marsha Alexis specializes in executive compensation design within a large firm setting, leveraging 20 years of industry experience and a focus on retirement income strategy and liquidity event planning. Based in Hempstead, NY, she works at Fidelity, where she integrates benefits decisions into comprehensive financial plans for executives, utilizing advanced wealth planning tools to align compensation structures with client goals and company incentives.
Experience: 20 years
Avg account: $234,793
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Michael H
Series 66
Dewitt, NY
Edward Jones
Michael Hopkins specializes in executive compensation design, business ownership considerations, and exit strategies, making him well-suited for complex pay package planning. Affiliated with Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets and serving more than four million clients, he offers a fee structure up to 1.35% annually and brings experience from Amazon and top universities, providing a blend of corporate insight and large-firm resources uncommon among nearby advisors.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $246,728
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