CFP®-certified, 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 restricted stock units (RSUs), stock options, or employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) shares, you need an advisor who understands how to manage these assets alongside your overall financial picture. Without specialized knowledge, you might miss tax-saving opportunities or mishandle timing, leading to unexpected tax bills. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, including tax and investment strategies.
- Tax timing strategies. Ask how they plan the sale or exercise of equity to minimize your tax burden over multiple years.
- Diversification planning. Confirm how they help balance your portfolio to reduce risk from concentrated company stock.
- Compensation integration. See if they consider your equity awards as part of your total compensation when advising on cash flow and savings.
- Exercise and sale coordination. Understand how they coordinate option exercises with market conditions and your personal financial goals.
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, stock options, and ESPP shares, integrating these assets into comprehensive financial plans to optimize tax timing and diversification. Operating from North Attleboro, MA, she offers flat-fee portfolio management and hourly consultations through her independent firm, Lechner Associates, which manages $94 million for about 125 clients, providing personalized, non-discretionary investment strategies.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $731,832
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Nathan F
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Warwick, RI
Edward Jones
Nathan Falso's CFP® certification and nine years of experience equip him to assist equity recipients in Rhode Island with tax timing and diversification strategies for RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs. Working at Edward Jones, a large full-service wealth management firm, he offers a broad range of advisory programs and investment solutions, which may provide more comprehensive support compared to smaller firms or less experienced advisors.
Experience: 10 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Jake N
CFP®, CFA®
Bristol, RI
Experience Your Wealth, LLC
Jake Northrup specializes in advising equity recipients in Rhode Island, integrating complex equity compensation like RSUs and stock options with broader financial planning. His firm charges a flat annual fee based on income and net worth, providing predictable costs unlike typical asset-based fees. With 11 years of experience, CFP® and CFA® credentials, and a focus on millennial clients and business owners, he offers a personalized, integrated approach to financial independence beyond traditional retirement planning.
Experience: 11 years
Avg account: $1,504,317
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