Independent, equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) financial advisors in Tigard, OR
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), stock options, 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 awards like regular investments, which can lead to costly tax errors or poor timing.
- Tax timing insight. Look for advisors who explain how vesting dates and sale timing affect your tax bill, not just your investment returns.
- Exercise and sale strategy. Confirm they help plan when to exercise options or sell shares to balance risk and tax impact.
- Diversification planning. Ask how they help you avoid overconcentration in your employer’s stock while considering your overall financial goals.
- Independent advice. Being independent means these advisors aren’t tied to specific products, so they can suggest strategies that fit your unique equity situation.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Nicholas F
Series 65, Series 66
Sherwood, OR
Pilot Wealth Management
Nicholas Fisher specializes in managing equity compensation like RSUs and stock options, offering tax-aware strategies to optimize vesting and sale timing. Based in Sherwood, OR, he brings 15 years of experience and an independent approach through Pilot Wealth Management, focusing on value-oriented equities and fixed income with a 1.25% AUM fee, which may appeal to clients seeking personalized, tax-conscious equity planning near Tigard.
Experience: 15 years
Avg account: $980,595
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Danika W
CFP®, Series 65
Seattle, WA
Xena Financial Planning, LLC
Danika Waddell specializes in advising equity recipients on managing RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs, with a focus on tax timing and diversification strategies. Based in Portland, OR, she offers independent, flat-fee financial planning through Xena Financial Planning, serving high-net-worth clients with a passive investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $885,267
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Melinda A
Series 65
Molalla, OR
Farnam Financial
Melinda Agosta specializes in equity recipients, including RSUs and stock options, and offers independent advice from her Molalla, OR location, close to Tigard. With a Series 65 designation and a focus on high-net-worth clients, she provides passive portfolio management and financial planning through Farnam Financial, a small SEC-registered firm, with flexible fee options including AUM and hourly rates.
Experience: 1 year
Avg account: $1,993,176
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