Independent, equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) financial advisors in St. Paul, MN
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 RSUs (restricted stock units) or ESPP (employee stock purchase plan) shares vesting soon, you need an advisor who understands how to manage these assets without triggering unexpected taxes or missed opportunities. A common mistake is treating equity income like regular salary, which can lead to costly tax surprises.
- Tax timing insight. Look for advisors who explain how vesting schedules affect your tax bill and when to sell shares.
- Diversification planning. Ask how they help balance your portfolio to avoid overexposure to your employer's stock.
- Independent advice. Confirm they offer guidance free from firm product pressures, focusing solely on your equity goals.
- Income and cash flow. Check how they integrate equity income with your overall budget and long-term financial needs.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Trevor A
CFP®, RICP®
Minneapolis, MN
Authentic Life Financial Planning
Trevor Ausen specializes in advising equity recipients, particularly technology professionals and millennials, on managing RSUs and ESPPs in the Minneapolis area. His independent, CFP®-certified practice offers flat-fee and hourly options, with personalized plans that integrate tax timing and cash flow strategies, distinguishing him from advisors with more traditional fee structures or broader client focuses.
Experience: 4 years
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Matt P
CFP®, CFA®
Edina, MN
Exhale Wealth
Matt Pruitt specializes in advising equity recipients like those with RSUs and ESPPs, offering independent guidance from his Edina, MN base. With 8 years of experience, CFP® and CFA® credentials, and a flat-fee structure starting at $3,000 per engagement, he focuses on millennial technology professionals, blending tax timing insight with personalized financial planning.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $983,952
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William S
ChFC®, Series 63
Bloomington, MN
Stevens Foster Financial Advisors
William Stevens specializes in managing equity compensation like RSUs and ESPPs, integrating investment management with year-round tax planning to address tax timing and diversification for equity recipients. Based in nearby Bloomington, MN, he offers flat-fee and AUM-based pricing, serving high-net-worth clients including executives and business owners, which may provide a more tailored approach compared to other independent advisors in St. Paul.
Experience: 26 years
Avg account: $2,260,332
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Jared J
CFP®, Series 65
Plymouth, MN
Cerity partners LLC
Jared Johnson specializes in advising equity recipients on managing RSUs, SOPs, and ESPPs, with expertise in stock option exercise strategy and 10b5-1 plan design, making him well-suited for handling equity compensation complexities. Operating independently with a flat-fee structure, he serves high-net-worth clients from Plymouth, MN, and employs an evidence-based investment approach using ETFs and option strategies, differentiating him from others by combining specialized equity knowledge with disciplined portfolio management.
Experience: 4 years
Avg account: $4,574,620
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Ryan N
CFP®, CPA
Plymouth, MN
RLN Wealth
Ryan Nelson specializes in managing equity compensation for high-net-worth clients, offering expertise in tax planning and concentrated position strategies. His background as a CPA and CFP, combined with experience at national RIAs and a public accounting firm, supports tailored advice for equity recipients. Located near St. Paul in Plymouth, MN, he serves primarily Millennials with a flat-fee structure, differentiating him from advisors with traditional AUM fees.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $2,237,108
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