Top equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) financial advisors in Rhode Island
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 recently received RSUs (restricted stock units) or participate in an ESPP (employee stock purchase plan), you need an advisor who understands how to manage these equity benefits alongside your broader financial picture. A common mistake is treating these equity awards like regular investments without considering tax timing and company-specific risks.
- Tax impact awareness. Ask how they plan for taxes triggered by vesting or selling shares, including potential alternative minimum tax (AMT) effects.
- Diversification strategy. Confirm how they help you avoid overconcentration in your employer's stock, which can increase financial risk.
- Exercise and sale timing. Inquire about their approach to deciding when to exercise stock options or sell shares to balance tax efficiency and market risk.
- Integration with cash flow. See if they consider your equity awards when planning your spending and emergency funds, not just your investment portfolio.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Stacie S
CFP®
North Attleboro, MA
Lechner Associates
Stacie Skryz specializes in advising equity recipients on managing RSUs, SOPs, and ESPPs, integrating tax impact awareness and diversification strategies into her financial planning. As a CFP®-certified independent advisor with nine years of experience, she offers flat-fee portfolio and wealth management services from her North Attleboro, MA firm, Lechner Associates, which manages $94 million for about 125 clients, providing personalized, non-discretionary portfolio management and hourly consultations.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $731,832
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Nathan F
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Warwick, RI
Edward Jones
Nathan Falso specializes in advising equity recipients in Rhode Island, leveraging nine years of experience and CFP® certification to address the complexities of RSUs, SOPs, and ESPPs. Operating within Edward Jones, a large full-service wealth management firm, he offers a comprehensive approach that integrates tax impact awareness and diversification strategies, supported by a broad network and a fee structure up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing him from smaller or less specialized advisors.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Zankhana B
Series 63, Series 66
Providence, RI
Merrill
Zankhana Bateman specializes in managing equity compensation for recipients of RSUs, SOPs, and ESPPs, with 14 years of experience at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Providence, RI. She offers expertise in concentrated stock management and retirement income strategy, serving executives and business owners, and charges a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million, distinguishing her with a large-firm platform and a focus on tailored financial planning for established professionals.
Experience: 15 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Jake N
CFP®, CFA®
Bristol, RI
Experience Your Wealth, LLC
Jake Northrup specializes in managing equity compensation such as RSUs, ISOs, NSOs, and ESPPs, integrating these complex assets into a comprehensive financial plan tailored for high-income professionals. Based in Bristol, RI, he offers flat-fee financial planning and brings 11 years of experience with credentials including CFP® and CFA®, focusing on millennials and business owners seeking strategic, personalized wealth management beyond traditional retirement models.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $1,504,317
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