Top equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) financial advisors working with high-net-worth individuals 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 a significant portion of your wealth tied up in company stock or equity awards like RSUs (restricted stock units), SOPs (stock option plans), or ESPPs (employee stock purchase plans), you need an advisor who understands how to manage these assets within your broader financial picture. A common mistake is treating equity awards like regular investments without considering tax timing and diversification risks.
- Tax event timing. Equity awards often trigger taxes at vesting or sale; ask how the advisor plans around these events to minimize your tax burden.
- Diversification strategy. Concentrated equity positions can expose you to company-specific risk; check how the advisor recommends balancing your portfolio.
- Liquidity planning. Equity awards may have restrictions or blackout periods; confirm how they help you plan cash flow needs around these limits.
- High-net-worth focus. These advisors understand the complexities of managing large equity positions alongside other assets and tax considerations unique to high-net-worth individuals.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Matt G
CFP®
Salem, OH
Unrivaled Wealth Management
Matt Garasic specializes in advising high-net-worth equity recipients in Ohio, particularly executives and millennials, with six years of experience and CFP® certification. His firm offers a flat-fee structure based on situational complexity and emphasizes clear communication without jargon. Unlike some advisors, Matt personally handles client interactions and focuses on synchronizing cash flow, tax, investment, estate, and insurance planning to manage concentrated equity positions effectively.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $1,086,075
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Matt B
CFP®
Fort Collins, CO
Living Room Wealth Management
Matt Bierwirth specializes in advising high-net-worth clients with equity compensation such as RSUs, SOPs, and ESPPs, offering a planning-forward approach that integrates tax timing and diversification strategies. Based in Fort Collins, CO, he brings 8 years of experience, CFP® certification, and a flat-fee structure, focusing on millennial families and providing personalized financial planning beyond investments, including estate and cash flow considerations.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $1,581,174
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Eric R
CFP®
Cincinnati, OH
F2 Wealth
Eric Ross specializes in managing equity awards like RSUs, SOPs, and ESPPs for high-net-worth clients in Ohio, with 18 years of experience and a CFP® certification. He offers a flat-fee option and tailored fee arrangements, focusing on comprehensive services including tax and retirement planning. His background as a former management consultant and active community mentor distinguishes him from other advisors by combining deep expertise with personalized client engagement.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $451,295
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Misty C
CFP®, Series 66
Austin, TX
SeedSafe Financial LLC
Misty Cherniss specializes in managing equity awards like RSUs and SOPs for high-net-worth clients, offering expertise in concentrated stock management and tax strategies tailored to business owners and executives. Based in Austin, TX, she provides flexible fee options including flat fees and asset-based fees, and supports clients with comprehensive financial planning through an institutional ETF-centered investment approach, distinguishing her from advisors focused solely on traditional wealth management.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $1,455,512
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Daniel B
CFP®, Series 63
Cincinnati, OH
Dean Financial Advisory, LLC
Daniel Bussone specializes in advising high-net-worth equity recipients in Ohio, offering tailored strategies for managing RSUs, SOPs, and ESPPs with a focus on tax event timing and diversification. With 28 years of experience, he leads Dean Financial Advisory, a fee-only firm in Cincinnati managing $36.9 million in assets, emphasizing macroeconomic analysis and behavioral finance to control costs and risks, distinguishing him from other advisors by combining deep expertise with a disciplined investment approach.
Experience: 28 years
Avg account: $1,365,534
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