Large-firm, equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) financial advisors in Tennessee
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 ESPPs (employee stock purchase plans), timing your sales and tax strategies can make a big difference in your financial outcome. Without careful planning, you might pay more in federal taxes or miss opportunities to optimize your investment gains.
- Federal tax focus. Tennessee doesn’t tax wages or investment income at the state level, so your advisor should concentrate on federal tax rules affecting your equity sales.
- Sale timing strategy. Ask how they help decide when to sell shares to balance tax impact and market risk.
- Company plan details. Confirm they understand the specific terms of your equity awards, as these affect your choices and tax treatment.
- Integration with other income. Equity income can push you into higher tax brackets; check how they coordinate this with your overall earnings and deductions.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Richard C
Series 66
Franklin, TN
Merrill
Richard Carter is well-equipped to assist equity recipients in Tennessee with his expertise in executive and equity compensation, wealth management, and retirement income strategy. As a Merrill Lynch advisor with six years of experience, he offers a disciplined wealth management process and a 1.10% AUM fee for managed strategies under $2 million, catering to mid-career professionals and high earners, which distinguishes him from other large-firm advisors in the region.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $860,085
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Joshua K
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
Brentwood, TN
Fidelity
Joshua Kimbrough specializes in equity recipients with expertise in stock option exercise strategy and startup equity planning, making him well-suited for managing RSUs, SOPs, and ESPPs in Tennessee. As a CFP®-certified advisor at Fidelity, a large firm, he brings 15 years of experience and a focus on executive clients, offering comprehensive planning that integrates employee benefits with federal tax considerations.
Experience: 16 years
Avg account: $234,793
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Jonathan J
Series 66
Pigeon Forge, TN
Edward Jones
Jonathan Johnson specializes in advising equity recipients in Tennessee, focusing on managing RSUs, stock options, and ESPPs with attention to federal tax implications and sale timing strategies. As part of Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, he offers a comprehensive approach including retirement plans and estate guidance, supported by a fee structure up to 1.35% annually, distinguishing him from advisors with smaller firm affiliations or narrower service scopes.
Experience: 3 years
Avg account: $246,728
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