Top equity compensation tax strategy financial advisors in West Palm Beach, FL

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 stock options or restricted stock units (RSUs), you need an advisor who understands how to minimize the federal taxes triggered when you exercise or sell these shares. A common mistake is treating equity compensation like regular income, which can lead to paying more tax than necessary.

  • Federal tax focus. Since Florida has no state income tax, ask how they optimize your federal tax bill, including timing exercises and sales.
  • Property and sales tax awareness. Confirm they consider Florida’s property and sales taxes in your overall tax strategy.
  • Equity type nuances. Different equity awards have unique tax rules; check how they tailor advice for your specific grants.
  • Wealth migration insight. If you recently moved to Florida, ask how they leverage homestead protections to protect your assets.

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Megan C

Series 65

West Palm Beach, FL

AlphaStar Capital Management

Megan Culver is a financial advisor at AlphaStar Capital Management with over a decade of experience in the industry. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Culver Total Wealth since 2013, where she is also an insurance agent. AlphaStar Capital Management is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.84 billion for a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, small businesses, and other advisers. The firm employs a strategic asset-allocation approach combined with quantitative analysis and momentum evaluation, offering both model and custom portfolio strategies.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Passive / index investing Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Paul C

Series 63, Series 65

Lutz, FL

Lincoln Investment

Paul Caccomo is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Lutz, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 47 years of industry experience. He has worked with Lincoln Investment since 2017 and previously held roles at Legend Equities Corporation and Investacorp Advisory Services Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates United Tax & Financial Services, LLC, providing tax preparation, bookkeeping, and fixed insurance products. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is a large enterprise advisory and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and access to third-party managers, supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team that develops model portfolios and adaptive investment strategies.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations Business succession planning Equity compensation tax strategy Educators, Teachers, and Academics Founder/Business Owner Executive Self-Employed Mid-Career Professionals Retired
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Alexandra W

CFP®

Bethlehem, GA

Facet

Alexandra Wilson is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Facet. She has previously worked at SmartPath Advisors, SmartPath Financial, 8 Degrees Financial Wellness, and Harmon Financial Advisors. Facet Wealth offers subscription-based financial planning and discretionary investment management to individual clients, serving a range of households primarily through phone, video, and a proprietary web platform. The firm employs model-based asset allocations focused on ETFs and utilizes technology-driven processes for tax optimization and portfolio management.

Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing General retirement planning
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Dennis G

CFP®

West Palm Beach, FL

Plan Ahead Advisors

Dennis Gelfand is a CFP® professional with 11 years of financial advisory experience. He is the sole advisor at Plan Ahead Advisors and has concurrently worked as an employee and shareholder at the CPA firm Hough, Gelfand & Associates since 2003. Plan Ahead Advisors provides financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and estates, using fundamental analysis to develop individualized strategies aligned with each client’s risk tolerance and time horizon. The firm also coordinates with other professionals and may direct clients to third-party money managers as part of its services.

General retirement planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Wealth management
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Serge B

Series 65

West Palm Beach, FL

Blue Marlin Advisors, LLC

Serge Berger is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Blue Marlin Advisors, LLC, based in Wellington, FL, and has three years of industry experience. He is also the CEO of Blue Oak Advisors LLC, a financial publishing firm that distributes investment and trading ideas through newsletters. Blue Marlin Advisors serves individual clients by providing discretionary investment management and ongoing financial planning through a subscription model. The firm employs a primarily passive, asset-allocation investment approach using index funds and ETFs, supplemented by tactical strategies including derivatives and options.

Options & derivatives strategies Passive / index investing
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Lee C

Series 63, Series 65

Pasadena, CA

UBS Financial Services

Lee Chen is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Pasadena, California, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Chen serves on the board of directors for the San Gabriel Country Club. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary capital market research with a broad range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting Equity compensation tax strategy Executive Founder/Business Owner Mid-Career Professionals Approaching retirement
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James C

Series 65

Eagle, ID

Cannon Wealth Group LLC

James Cannon is a financial advisor at Cannon Wealth Group LLC in Eagle, Idaho, with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has led his independent firm since 2014. Cannon Wealth Group LLC is a fee-based financial planning and investment management firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers tailored investment programs, comprehensive planning, and specialized pension consulting, including ERISA advisory and discretionary investment manager services.

Equity compensation tax strategy
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Joseph N

CFA®, Series 63

New York, NY

Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC

Joseph Niehaus is a financial advisor at Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds the CFA® designation and Series 63 license. Prior to joining Jefferies in 2023, he worked at Golden 1 Credit Union and SAFE Credit Union. He also serves as a part-time lecturer at California State University, Sacramento, teaching a graduate-level financial markets course. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC provides fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities through a customized planning process that includes balance sheet reviews, tax and estate planning, executive compensation, and philanthropic planning.

General retirement planning Income planning Equity compensation tax strategy Concentrated stock management Charitable giving & philanthropy
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Seth H

Series 66

Dallas, TX

Goldman Sachs Wealth Services

Seth Halley is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services in Dallas, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Ayco Company, L.P./Mercer Allied and Tyson Foods/GDH Consulting. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized services such as Private Family Office and Executive Wealth programs. The firm integrates strategic allocation models, manager selections, and advanced analytics within the broader Goldman Sachs network to tailor solutions for client objectives.

Wealth management Equity compensation tax strategy Tax-loss harvesting Executive Founder/Business Owner Intergenerational Families
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Eldin F

Series 63, Series 65

Southfield, MI

Sterling Advisory Group LLC

Eldin Foco is a financial advisor at Sterling Advisory Group LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including CIG Capital Advisors and Cco Investment Services Corp. since 2012. Sterling Advisory Group provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, families, trusts, foundations, businesses, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm manages client accounts on a tailored basis and also serves institutional clients, offering a range of strategic investment models that emphasize asset allocation, diversification, and Shariah-compliant selection.

ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Equity compensation tax strategy Business succession planning Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive Values-based investing

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