Top equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) financial advisors working with high-net-worth individuals in Reston, VA
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 receive equity compensation like RSUs (restricted stock units) or ESPPs (employee stock purchase plans), you need an advisor who understands how to manage these assets alongside your broader wealth. A common mistake is treating equity awards like regular investments without considering their tax timing and company-specific risks.
- Tax event timing. Ask how they plan for tax bills triggered when your equity vests or is sold, not just investment gains.
- Concentration risk management. Confirm how they help you avoid overexposure to your employer's stock, which can be risky.
- Liquidity planning. Equity awards may have restrictions; check how they coordinate sales with your cash needs.
- High-net-worth focus. These advisors understand the complexities of managing large equity positions within a broader wealth strategy.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Michael E
CFA®
Tysons Corner, VA
Harbour Capital Advisors, LLC
Michael Elliott specializes in managing equity compensation for high-net-worth individuals, leveraging his CFA® credential and experience at Harbour Capital Advisors, which serves ultra-high-net-worth families with family office and foundation advisory services. His firm’s core-satellite investment approach and access to alternative investments differentiate him from others, while offering flat-fee financial planning starting at $10,000 and discretionary investment management from Tysons Corner, VA.
Experience: 2 years
Avg account: $12,746,888
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Audrey J
Series 65
Bethesda, MD
Poder Wealth Advisors
Audrey Jones specializes in managing equity compensation like RSUs and ESPPs for high-net-worth clients, offering tailored financial planning and discretionary portfolio management from Bethesda, MD. Her firm employs a passive investment approach with diversified index funds and ETFs, and she provides flat-fee and negotiable comprehensive wealth management services, distinguishing her from advisors with different fee structures or investment styles.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $371,887
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Sefa M
CFP®
Arlington, VA
Jade & Cowry LLC
Sefa Mawuli specializes in advising high-net-worth equity recipients, particularly those with cross-border financial considerations, making him well-suited for managing RSUs, SOPs, and ESPPs alongside complex tax and liquidity needs. Based in Arlington, VA, he offers a hands-on, personal CFO approach with tiered fixed fees and focuses on technology professionals and immigrants, distinguishing him from others by addressing global mobility and international tax planning.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $1,302,161
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