Top advisors focused on pre-ipo planning in Texas

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're preparing to invest in a company before it goes public, you need an advisor who understands the unique risks and timing involved in pre-IPO planning. Without this expertise, you might misjudge when to exercise stock options or how to manage potential tax consequences.

  • Equity compensation insight. Confirm how they help you evaluate stock options, restricted stock units, or other pre-IPO equity awards to maximize value.
  • Liquidity event planning. Ask how they guide you through potential lock-up periods and the timing of selling shares after the IPO.
  • Tax impact strategies. Pre-IPO investments can trigger complex tax events; ensure they explain strategies to manage these effectively.
  • Large-firm resources. Advisors at larger firms often have access to specialized research and tools that can support your pre-IPO planning decisions.

Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.

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Jeffrey P

Series 66

Dacula, GA

Merrill

Jeffrey Park is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 credential and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill in multiple capacities since 2011, with brief stints at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities in 2022. Merrill serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients, offering managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage services. The firm employs a range of program strategies and manager-constructed portfolios, with oversight from its CIO and platform management, and leverages its affiliation with Bank of America to support trading, lending, and capital markets activities.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Executive Founder/Business Owner Mid-Career Professionals HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet)
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Scott M

Series 63, Series 65

New York, NY

Morgan Stanley

Scott Mahoney is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in New York, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Giants Foot Cubed LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured planning tools and broad investment resources.

General estate planning guidance
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Elizabeth B

Series 66

Chicago, IL

J.P. Morgan Securities

Elizabeth Brown is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in New York, NY, where she has worked since 2012. She has 26 years of industry experience. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Wesley P

Series 63, Series 66

Fort Worth, TX

Wells Fargo Clearing

Wesley Pool is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC for seven years and has entrepreneurial experience with #TagMeBro LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services grounded in modern portfolio theory and tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances. The firm’s advisory process includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Willie M

Series 63, Series 66

Cary, NC

Equitable Advisors

Willie Myles is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2016, previously affiliated with Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as co-chairman of a fundraising campaign for Alpha Light Fund Inc., a nonprofit organization. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through various third-party programs. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage channels to implement client recommendations.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Approaching retirement Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964)
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Ross A

Series 63, Series 65

Chandler, AZ

Future Bright

Ross Almlie is a financial advisor with Future Bright and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 16 years of industry experience and has operated as a sole proprietor since 2003. His background includes roles at Future Bright since 2015 and Breadvault from 2010 to 2020. Outside of advisory work, he is an independent insurance agent and co-owner of Nouveau Logic, LLC, a company involved in referring leads to a financial education and software provider. Future Bright offers discretionary investment management and advisory services to individuals, small businesses, and retirement plans, managing approximately $109.6 million in discretionary assets. The firm emphasizes client-specific investment strategies primarily focused on equity securities, mutual funds, and ETFs, and serves a high number of clients per advisor through standardized processes.

Private / alternative investments Pre-IPO planning Equity compensation tax strategy Founder/Business Owner

Edward M

Series 63, Series 66

Boston, MA

Fidelity

Finley Morgan is a Benefits & Planning Consultant in Executive Services at Fidelity Investments. In this role, Finley partners with clients and their families to help them understand their company benefits and develop customized financial plans that align with their short- and long-term goals. Finley has held various positions at Fidelity Investments since 2021, including Benefits Relationship Manager, Senior SPS Executive Services Specialist, Stock Plan Consultant, and Stock Plan Associate. This progression reflects a broad experience in benefits and stock plan services within the company. Outside of work, Finley enjoys activities such as football, golf, movies, exploring food, and spending time with pets.

Exec comp design Startup equity planning Pre-IPO planning Liquidity event planning Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP)

Adam C

Series 66

San Francisco, CA

Merrill

Adam Cline is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in the San Francisco office. He has been in the financial services industry since 2009 and joined Merrill in 2010. Adam works with affluent clients, including many C-suite executives and serial entrepreneurs, providing holistic wealth management strategies aimed at fostering positive long-term financial outcomes for his clients and their families. Adam’s expertise spans executive compensation, equity compensation services, liquidity management, retirement planning, and wealth preservation. As a member of the Corporate Benefits Advisory Services division, he focuses on wealth enhancement, transfer, and preservation, as well as charitable gifting and personalized strategies involving family wealth growth, trust and estate planning, and business succession. He also offers services related to stock option analysis, pre-IPO planning, and specialized lending solutions. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Economics from the University of California, Berkeley, and maintains securities licenses including the Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations. Adam is a Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, he volunteers with community organizations such as GLIDE, Habitat for Humanity, and the Sage Project. His personal interests include basketball, camping, golfing, hiking, scuba diving, surfing, swimming, yoga, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Wealth management Concentrated stock management Pre-IPO planning 10b5-1 plan design Charitable giving & philanthropy Executive Founder/Business Owner Mid-Career Professionals HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet)
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Anthony R

CFP®, Series 63

Van Nuys, CA

Millennium Investment Services

Anthony Reed is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with over 31 years of experience, currently serving at Millennium Investment Services. He has been involved with Millennium Investment Services since 1995 and also holds leadership roles in related asset management entities, including MIS Partners, LLC. Millennium Investment Services offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and concierge services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities. The firm focuses on a growth-oriented strategy emphasizing U.S. equities, mutual funds, ETFs, and derivatives, and manages both individual accounts and pooled investment vehicles.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Pre-IPO planning Private / alternative investments Executive Founder/Business Owner
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