Top advisors focused on rsus / isos / nsos in the US
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.
You need an advisor focused on RSUs (restricted stock units) and stock options when you’re navigating complex equity compensation, like deciding when to exercise options or sell shares. A common mistake is misjudging tax timing, which can lead to unexpected tax bills or missed opportunities.
- Tax event timing. Ask how they plan around your vesting schedule and potential tax triggers to avoid surprises.
- Exercise strategy. Confirm if they help balance exercising options with your cash flow and risk tolerance.
- Alternative minimum tax (AMT) impact. Check if they consider AMT effects when advising on incentive stock options (ISOs).
- Liquidity planning. See how they help you manage selling shares to cover taxes without disrupting your broader financial goals.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Sawyer S
Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
Johnson City, TN
Merrill
Sawyer Sams specializes in managing equity compensation plans like RSUs, ISOs, and ESPPs, focusing on reducing tax exposure for technology professionals with investable assets over $500,000. Based in Johnson City, TN, he brings three years of experience at Merrill Lynch, a large firm, and holds the CFA designation, distinguishing him with a strong investment background and a client base spanning over 40 states.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Carlos C
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Austin, TX
Valtrion Capital Management, LLC
Carlos Castro specializes in managing RSUs, ISOs, and NSOs, offering expertise in tax event timing and exercise strategies crucial for equity compensation decisions. With 18 years of experience and CFP® certification, he provides flat-fee financial planning through Valtrion Capital Management, which serves both individual and high-net-worth clients using diversified asset allocation and discretionary investment management, distinguishing him from advisors with less comprehensive firm support or fee transparency.
Experience: 18 years
Avg account: $1,528,220
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James C
Series 63, Series 65
Foster City, CA
Cowan Capital Advisors
James Cowan specializes in managing complex equity compensation like RSUs, ISOs, and NSOs, offering tailored strategies to handle tax event timing and exercise decisions. With 22 years of experience and a focus on high-net-worth clients, his independent firm in Foster City provides discretionary portfolio management and uses derivatives selectively for defense, differentiating him through personalized service and expertise in concentrated equity positions.
Experience: 22 years
Avg account: $2,500,000
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Steven U
Series 65
Grand Rapids, MI
Freedom Financial Planning Solutions, LLC
Steven Underriter specializes in managing RSUs, ISOs, and NSOs, offering tailored strategies to navigate tax event timing and exercise decisions critical for equity compensation. Based in Grand Rapids, MI, he provides flat-fee financial planning through Freedom Financial Planning Solutions, which emphasizes passive investment strategies and also supports small businesses and employer plan sponsors, distinguishing him with a broad service scope and transparent pricing.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $128,590
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