Top equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) financial advisors working with high-net-worth individuals in Port Orchard, WA
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) or ESPP (employee stock purchase plan) shares vesting soon, 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 sale strategies.
- Tax-aware timing. Ask how they plan sales around federal and Washington's 7% capital gains tax on large profits, not just when shares vest.
- Diversification approach. Confirm they help balance your concentrated equity with other assets to reduce risk.
- Liquidity planning. Equity awards can be illiquid or restricted; check how they ensure you have cash flow when needed.
- High-net-worth focus. These advisors understand complexities like estate planning and alternative investments common for wealthy clients.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Cameron B
CFP®, Series 65
Seattle, WA
Kutscher Benner Barsness & Stevens, Inc.
Cameron Barsness specializes in managing equity compensation for high-net-worth clients, including RSUs and ESPP shares, with 15 years of experience and CFP® certification. Based in Seattle, his firm uses a disciplined planning process with proprietary asset-allocation models and combines active and passive management, offering flat-fee and hourly pricing options that may suit clients seeking transparent fees and integrated wealth management.
Experience: 15 years
Avg account: $3,405,617
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David U
CFP®, AAMS®
Seattle, WA
SynergOS Advisory
David Uhlmann specializes in managing equity compensation for high-net-worth technology professionals, offering tailored strategies for RSUs, ESPPs, and tax-aware timing. Based in Seattle, he brings 19 years of experience and holds CFP® and AAMS® designations, providing flat monthly fees and a comprehensive planning approach that includes estate and cash flow management, distinguishing him from other advisors in the Port Orchard area.
Experience: 19 years
Avg account: $394,222
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Chris S
CFP®, CPA
Bellevue, WA
Threadline Wealth
Chris Sittner specializes in advising high-net-worth equity recipients, particularly those with RSUs, SOPs, and ESPPs, leveraging his CFP® and CPA credentials and four years of industry experience. Based in Seattle, he offers a flat-fee structure and focuses on technology professionals and millennials, providing tailored financial planning that balances tax-aware timing and diversification strategies.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $4,420,558
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