Large-firm, equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) financial advisors in Ohio
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), stock options, or ESPPs (employee stock purchase plans), you need an advisor who understands how to time sales and tax strategies around these assets. A common mistake is treating equity income like regular salary, which can lead to unexpected tax bills or missed opportunities.
- Municipal tax awareness. Ohio’s city-level income taxes can affect your equity sales; ask how they factor this into your planning.
- Sale timing strategy. Confirm how they help decide when to sell shares to balance tax impact and investment goals.
- Firm resources. Large-firm advisors often have access to specialized tax and legal teams—ask how they leverage these for your benefit.
- Equity type nuances. Different equity types have unique tax rules; ensure they tailor advice to your specific awards, not just general equity guidance.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Daniel M
Series 63, Series 65
Canfield, OH
Merrill
Daniel Memo's extensive 26 years of experience and focus on equity recipients make him well-equipped to navigate the complexities of RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs in Ohio. As a seasoned advisor at Merrill, a large firm, he offers specialized retirement and business ownership planning, serving mid-career professionals and high earners, with a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million, distinguishing him through both expertise and firm resources.
Experience: 27 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Kenneth M
Series 63, Series 66
Cincinnati, OH
Empower Advisory Group
Kenneth Mason specializes in advising equity recipients in Ohio, leveraging his 10 years of experience and expertise in wealth management and executive compensation design at a large firm. Based in Cincinnati with Empower Advisory Group, he offers flat-fee and monthly subscription options, providing personalized strategies that integrate workplace benefits and focus on timing equity sales to optimize tax outcomes, distinguishing him from advisors with less tailored approaches.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $565,063
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Benjamin K
Series 66
Ashland, OH
Edward Jones
Benjamin Key specializes in advising equity recipients in Ohio, including those with RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs, leveraging Edward Jones' extensive resources to navigate complex tax and sale timing strategies. With a Series 66 designation and experience in charitable giving and estate planning, he offers a comprehensive approach that benefits clients seeking multi-generational wealth transfer guidance within a large-firm environment.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Richard G
CFP®, Series 66
Uniontown, OH
Fidelity
Richard Goebelt is well-equipped to assist equity recipients in Ohio with 26 years of experience and specialties including stock option exercise strategy and liquidity event planning. As a CFP®-certified advisor at Fidelity, a large firm, he leverages extensive resources and a deep understanding of executive compensation nuances, distinguishing him from others by combining seasoned expertise with a focus on executive clients and comprehensive equity planning.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $234,793
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