CFP®-certified, stock option exercise strategy financial advisors in Wisconsin
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 stock options vesting soon or are considering when to exercise them, you need an advisor who understands the tax and timing complexities involved. A common mistake is exercising options without considering the tax impact or your overall financial plan, which can lead to unexpected tax bills or missed growth opportunities. CFP® certification means these advisors have formal training in financial planning, including tax implications.
- Tax timing insight. Ask how they help you decide the best time to exercise options to manage your tax bracket effectively.
- Alternative minimum tax (AMT) awareness. Confirm they consider AMT, a separate tax calculation that can affect option exercises.
- Integration with your portfolio. See how they balance option exercises with your broader investment and retirement goals.
- Company-specific knowledge. Check if they understand your employer’s stock plan rules and restrictions to avoid surprises.
Here are top matches to get you started. Review each profile to compare experience, credentials, and approach.
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Sophia Z
CFP®, Series 66
Shorewood, WI
Tower View Wealth Management LLC
Sophia Zundel is well-equipped to assist with stock option exercise strategy in Wisconsin, leveraging her CFP® certification and six years of industry experience. She offers flat-fee and project-based pricing, providing integrated wealth management that includes discretionary investment management and financial planning focused on stock options, 401(k) plans, and college savings. Her approach emphasizes tax and household considerations, distinguishing her from others by combining long-term, bottoms-up investment analysis with personalized financial guidance.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $1,464,840
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Evan S
CFP®, Series 66
La Crosse, WI
Edward Jones
Evan Stanek's CFP® certification and expertise in stock option exercise strategy make him well-equipped to navigate the tax and timing complexities of exercising stock options in Wisconsin. With five years of experience at Edward Jones, a large firm managing over $1 trillion in assets, he offers a comprehensive wealth management approach and charges up to 1.35% annually, providing access to extensive resources and a broad client network.
Experience: 6 years
Avg account: $246,728
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William D
CFP®, Series 63
Brookfield, WI
Fidelity
William Duffy's expertise in stock option exercise strategy and executive compensation design makes him well-suited to assist with managing the tax and timing complexities of exercising stock options in Wisconsin. His five years of industry experience at Fidelity, a large firm, combined with his CFP® certification and deep knowledge of equity recipient plans, distinguishes him from others by offering both specialized stock plan insight and comprehensive financial planning support.
Experience: 5 years
Avg account: $234,793
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Anthony P
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
LRI Investments
Anthony Pace's extensive 35-year experience and CFP® certification equip him to navigate the complexities of stock option exercise strategy, including tax timing and integration with broader financial goals. Based in Florida, he operates within LRI Investments, a firm managing over $1 billion in assets and serving institutional clients, offering flat-fee financial planning and a wrap-fee program, which may differ from Wisconsin-based advisors focusing solely on individual clients.
Experience: 35 years
Avg account: $3,980,881
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