CFP®-certified, equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) financial advisors in White Plains, NY
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 ESPPs (employee stock purchase plans) vesting soon, you need an advisor who understands how to time sales and tax events carefully. Without this expertise, you might trigger unexpected tax bills or miss opportunities to optimize your income.
CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, including tax and investment strategies relevant to equity recipients.
- Tax timing insight. Ask how they plan sales around your vesting schedule to manage ordinary income and capital gains taxes effectively.
- Estate tax awareness. Confirm they consider state estate tax thresholds that can cause large tax bills if your estate value crosses exemption limits.
- Diversification strategy. Check how they help you balance holding company stock with other investments to reduce risk.
- Coordination with payroll. See if they work with your employer’s payroll or benefits team to understand withholding and reporting nuances.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Curtis P
CFP®, Series 66
Tarrytown, NY
Pope Wealth Planning, LLC
Curtis Pope II specializes in advising equity recipients on managing RSUs, SOPs, and ESPPs, leveraging his CFP® certification and nine years of experience to optimize tax timing and diversification strategies. Based in nearby Tarrytown, NY, he serves high-net-worth clients with a fee structure combining a 1% AUM charge and monthly fees, focusing on passive portfolio construction and non-discretionary trading, which may appeal to those seeking a hybrid planning and execution approach.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $932,653
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Joshua S
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
West Nyack, NY
Edward Jones
Joshua Sucov's 12 years of experience and CFP® certification equip him to manage equity compensation like RSUs and ESPPs effectively, especially in tax timing and diversification strategies. Working at Edward Jones, a large firm with over 23,700 advisors, he offers access to extensive resources and managed solutions, differentiating him from advisors at smaller firms or with less institutional support.
Experience: 12 years
Avg account: $246,728
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Jake B
CFP®, Series 63, Series 66
New York, NY
Magnus Financial Group LLC
Jake Blum's CFP® certification and expertise in equity compensation strategies make him well-suited to assist with managing RSUs, SOPs, and ESPPs, especially in the New York area. His experience at Magnus Financial Group, which manages nearly $2 billion for diverse clients, combined with flat-fee and hourly pricing options, offers flexibility and access to a broad range of financial planning and investment management services.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $1,944,997
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Gabriel K
VerifiedCFP®, CPA
White Plains, NY
Wealth Habits
Gabriel Kaplan is well-equipped to assist equity recipients in White Plains, NY, with his CFP® and CPA designations and expertise in equity compensation tax strategy and pre-IPO planning. He offers a variety of fee structures, including flat fees and AUM-based fees, catering to tech professionals, founders, and business owners, which distinguishes him from others by providing flexible, tailored financial planning and investment management services.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $1,972,876
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John R
CFP®, Series 66
Melville, NY
Wells Fargo Advisors
John Rizzo is well-equipped to assist equity recipients in managing RSUs and ESPPs with his CFP® certification and seven years of experience in wealth management. Based in Melville, NY, he specializes in tax mitigation and diversification strategies for corporate executives and business owners, offering personalized financial strategies through a large firm, Wells Fargo Advisors, which provides extensive investment and banking resources.
Experience: 7 years
Avg account: $514,335
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