Top equity compensation tax strategy financial advisors in Santa Rosa, CA
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 stock options or restricted stock units (RSUs) vesting soon, you need an advisor who understands how to minimize the tax hit when you exercise or sell. A common mistake is treating equity compensation like regular income, which can lead to unexpected tax bills and missed savings.
- Tax timing strategies. Ask how they plan the timing of exercises and sales to reduce your overall tax burden.
- Alternative minimum tax (AMT) awareness. Confirm they know how to manage AMT, a separate tax calculation that can affect incentive stock options.
- State tax nuances. Since California has high income taxes but limits on property tax increases, check how they factor state rules into your equity compensation plan.
- Integration with financial goals. See if they consider how your equity fits with your broader financial picture, not just the tax event itself.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Kenneth W
Series 63, Series 66
Santa Rosa, CA
Private Advisor Group, LLC
Kenneth Weise in Santa Rosa, CA, specializes in equity compensation tax strategy with 24 years of experience and holds Series 63 and 66 licenses. He offers flexible fee structures including flat fees and hourly consulting, supported by LPL Financial's in-house research and diverse investment solutions, which may provide a broader range of options compared to other advisors in the area.
Experience: 25 years
Avg account: $330,212
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Christopher N
Series 66
Cotati, CA
UBS Financial Services
Christopher Nugent specializes in equity compensation tax strategy and serves high-net-worth clients from Cotati, CA, near Santa Rosa. With eight years of experience at UBS Financial Services, he integrates tax timing strategies and state tax nuances into comprehensive financial planning, leveraging UBS's institutional trading and model-based asset allocation to tailor solutions for executives and business owners.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $693,691
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John K
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Santa Rosa, CA
JW Financial Advisors, LLC
John Kamola specializes in equity compensation tax strategy in Santa Rosa, CA, with 22 years of experience and CFP® certification, making him well-equipped to manage tax timing and AMT considerations for stock options and RSUs. His firm, JW Financial Advisors, LLC, manages about $12.45 million across 24 clients, offering flat-fee financial planning and personalized investment strategies with quarterly reviews, distinguishing him through a focused, client-centric approach.
Experience: 23 years
Avg account: $570,353
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