Independent, 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 manage these assets without triggering unexpected taxes. A common mistake is treating equity income like regular salary, which can lead to costly tax surprises. Independent advisors here operate without firm constraints, potentially offering advice more aligned with your unique situation.
- Tax timing insight. Ask how they plan sales around your vesting schedule to minimize tax impact.
- Diversification strategy. Confirm how they help balance your portfolio when company stock forms a large part of your wealth.
- Exercise and sale coordination. Equity plans often have complex rules; check how they navigate these to optimize your outcomes.
- Estate tax awareness. In New York, estate tax thresholds can cause big surprises; see how they incorporate this into your long-term plan.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Timothy S
Series 63, Series 65
New York, NY
Magnus Financial Group LLC
Timothy Seymour specializes in managing equity compensation like RSUs and ESPPs, leveraging 15 years of experience and expertise in tax-loss harvesting and options strategies to optimize tax timing and diversification. Operating independently with flat-fee options, he serves a diverse client base including family offices and trusts, offering personalized planning and investment management from his New York location.
Experience: 16 years
Avg account: $1,944,997
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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, with nine years of experience and CFP® certification, operating independently in the White Plains area. His firm emphasizes passive portfolio construction using index funds and ETFs, serving high-net-worth clients with a hybrid service model that blends ongoing planning and model-driven execution, differentiating him from advisors with more discretionary approaches.
Experience: 9 years
Avg account: $932,653
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Mustaque C
Series 63, Series 66
Astoria, NY
Soulence Wealth Management
Mustaque Choudhury specializes in managing equity compensation like RSUs and ESPPs, offering independent advice from Astoria, NY, with over ten years of industry experience. His firm, Soulence Wealth Management, provides discretionary investment management using strategic and tactical asset allocation, charging a 1.50% AUM fee, which may differ from other advisors in fee structure and portfolio approach.
Experience: 15 years
Avg account: $262,239
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Brian S
CFP®, PFS™
Hoboken, NJ
Hudson Oak Wealth Advisory LLC
Brian Sheahen specializes in advising equity recipients on managing RSUs, ESPPs, and similar compensation, with a focus on tax-efficient strategies and estate planning in the New York area. His firm offers a planning-driven investment approach emphasizing diversification and cost efficiency, complemented by integrated tax services, and he provides flexible fee options including flat fees and hourly rates, catering to high-net-worth clients.
Experience: 8 years
Avg account: $2,390,905
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Gabriel K
VerifiedCFP®, CPA
White Plains, NY
Wealth Habits
Gabriel Kaplan specializes in equity compensation tax strategy and pre-IPO planning, making him well-suited to manage RSUs and ESPPs in White Plains, NY. With 5 years of experience, CFP® and CPA credentials, and a fee structure including AUM and flat fees, he serves tech professionals and business owners, offering integrated planning that balances tax timing and diversification strategies.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $1,972,876
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