Top equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) financial advisors in Torrance, 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 RSUs (restricted stock units) or ESPP (employee stock purchase plans) vesting soon, you need an advisor who understands how to manage these assets without triggering unexpected taxes or cash flow issues. A common mistake is treating equity income like regular salary, which can lead to costly tax surprises or missed opportunities.

  • Tax timing insight. Ask how they plan sales around your vesting schedule to minimize tax impact.
  • Diversification strategy. Confirm they help balance your portfolio to avoid overexposure to your employer's stock.
  • Cash flow planning. Check if they model your liquidity needs when shares vest, so you’re not caught short on taxes or expenses.
  • Long-term property tax effects. In California, ask how they consider Proposition 13 limits when advising on home equity and overall wealth.

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Daniel G

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63

Torrance, CA

Ameriprise

Daniel Gracy is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in La Mirada, CA, holding CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 63 designations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 1995. Outside of his advisory role, he has involvement in real estate ownership. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service primarily for clients with significant investable assets, delivering written recommendations on income strategies, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawals. The firm combines research, modeling, and automated tools overseen by a dedicated committee to tailor retirement planning advice.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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Kevin C

Series 63, Series 66

Torrance, CA

OSAIC

Kevin Corrigan is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Questar Asset Management, and Allianz Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in fixed insurance sales and holds ownership interests in investment-related LLCs. OSAIC serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing a variety of investment tools and platforms to manage portfolios across asset classes.

Annuities Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Gerry A

Series 63, Series 66

Torrance, CA

Cetera

Gerry Andrade is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Insurance Services, where he spent over two decades. Outside of advisory work, he operates an accounting and bookkeeping business focused on tax preparation and accounting services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management options, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a multi-manager platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary program structures.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jeremy B

Series 66

Torrence, CA

Vanderbilt Advisory Services

Jeremy Brown is a financial advisor with Vanderbilt Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 designation and over 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services, Edward Jones, and has been with Vanderbilt since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, Brown serves on multiple nonprofit boards, including the Carson Gardena Dominguez Rotary Club and the Gardena Carson Family YMCA, and is a part-time instructor and coach at a local kickboxing gym. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, combining fundamental and technical analysis with strategic asset allocation, and distinguishes itself through formal integration with retirement-plan and benefits firms alongside its advisory services.

Wealth management Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting General estate planning guidance
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Daniel C

ChFC®, Series 66

Torrance, CA

Cloud, Minturn & Associates, LLC

Daniel Cloud is a financial advisor with Cloud, Minturn & Associates, LLC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. He has 20 years of industry experience and has been with Cloud, Minturn & Associates and CMA Insurance Services since 1986. Cloud, Minturn & Associates provides financial planning, retirement planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and businesses. The firm focuses on asset allocation, mutual fund and ETF analysis, and due diligence on independent registered investment advisers, offering a unique intermediary service for money manager selection and monitoring.

General retirement planning General estate planning guidance Cash flow / budgeting Life insurance needs analysis

Daniel M

Series 63, Series 65

Canfield, OH

Merrill

Daniel Memo is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the financial services industry since 1998 and began his career with Smith Barney. Daniel focuses on serving high net worth individuals and business retirement planning. He holds FINRA Series 7, 66, 3, and 31 registrations. Daniel earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from John Carroll University. He also holds professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). His areas of expertise include college education planning, corporate benefits, equity compensation services, retirement income, and small business strategies. Daniel is active in the Poland community where he resides with his wife, Erin, and their four sons. He participates in organizations such as the Poland Community Baseball Association, Poland Flag Football, and St. Vincent De Paul. He has served as a board member of the Rich Center for Autism and is affiliated with Magic of Michael. Outside of work, Daniel enjoys baseball, basketball, football, golfing, swimming, table tennis, traveling, and spending time with his family.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Business ownership considerations Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP)
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Jorden B

Series 65

Claremont, CA

LifeSteps Financial

Jorden Bastien is a financial advisor at LifeSteps Financial with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with LifeSteps Financial, formerly Foothill Financial Advisors, since 2012. LifeSteps Financial is a team-based registered investment adviser with seven advisors managing approximately $443 million in client assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, businesses, and retirement plan participants, offering investment advisory and financial planning services alongside bill payment and reconciliation and a short-term cash management program for high-net-worth clients.

Stock option exercise strategy Cash flow / budgeting

Kenneth M

Series 63, Series 66

Cincinnati, OH

Empower Advisory Group

Ken Mason is an Executive Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. In this capacity, he works closely with clients to develop wealth strategies that incorporate their workplace benefits, aiming to support them in pursuing their financial goals. Ken emphasizes building trust through a consultative approach, ensuring clients receive personalized and understandable financial plans. He is committed to helping clients achieve peace of mind by focusing on what matters most to them. Specific details about his education, credentials, or personal interests were not provided.

Wealth management Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Exec comp design Retirement income strategy Income planning Executive Consultant

David S

ChFC®, Series 66

Thomasville, NC

Edward Jones

David Snapp is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Thomasville, NC, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and the Series 66 license and has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including households across the wealth spectrum, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory strategies alongside affiliated mutual funds and specialized investment services.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy Divorce financial planning Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) General estate planning guidance Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Michael E

CFA®

Tysons Corner, VA

Harbour Capital Advisors, LLC

Michael Elliott is a CFA® charterholder with two years of experience in the financial industry. He currently works at Harbour Capital Advisors, LLC, where he has been since 2024. Prior to this, he held roles at CFRA Research, Avascent, Raymond James & Co., and Marriott & Co Investment Banking. Harbour Capital Advisors serves ultra-high-net-worth families and charitable organizations, managing approximately $701 million for around 55 clients. The firm uses customized investment policy statements, mean-variance optimization, and a core-satellite investment approach that includes both liquid public securities and alternative investments, alongside wealth-transfer and family-governance services.

Wealth management Family Business Business succession planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Founder/Business Owner Established Professionals
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