Top equity compensation tax strategy financial advisors in York, PA

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 or restricted stock units (RSUs) vesting soon, you need an advisor who understands how to minimize the tax hit when you exercise or sell. A common mistake is treating equity compensation like regular income, which can lead to unexpected tax bills.

  • Tax timing strategies. Look for advisors who explain how to time exercises and sales to reduce your overall tax burden.
  • AMT and capital gains insight. Confirm they understand the alternative minimum tax (AMT) and how long-term capital gains rates can affect your net proceeds.
  • Integration with your pay. Ask how they coordinate equity compensation with your salary and bonuses to optimize your tax bracket.
  • State tax considerations. Since retirement income is generally exempt from state income tax in Pennsylvania after eligible age, check how they plan for state taxes on your equity events.

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Kathleen B

Series 66

Hanover, PA

Wells Fargo Advisors

Kathleen Becker is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for 10 years. Becker co-owns an investment-related business with her spouse, although she does not actively work in that capacity. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing a broad range of investment and financial planning services. The firm uses proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations, offering clients various options for implementation through brokerage or advisory programs.

Divorce financial planning Planning for children with special needs Business exit / sale strategy Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner
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Michael W

Series 66

York, PA

Morgan Stanley

Michael Washburn is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in York, PA, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a Planning Commission Member for Lower Allen Township. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services that include both direct client plans and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

General estate planning guidance
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Matthew G

CFA®, Series 65

York, PA

Savant Wealth Management

Matthew Gavel is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license, with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Savant Wealth Management since 2023 and previously spent six years at Domani Wealth, LLC (formerly Pbwm Holdings). Savant Wealth Management serves individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth clients with comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and family office services. The firm combines evidence-based asset allocation with actively managed strategies and sub-advised mandates, supported by its scale and integrated accounting, legal, and trust services.

Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Options & derivatives strategies ESG / Sustainable investing Real estate investing Tax-loss harvesting Executive Founder/Business Owner Retired Women Professionals Divorced
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Jeremy S

Series 63, Series 65

York, PA

Wells Fargo Advisors

Jeremy Snedegar is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and joined Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network in 2026. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as the secretary of the Briar Bend Homeowners Association in York, PA. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services that include retirement, education, risk management, and specialized areas such as business-owner transition and sports & entertainment planning, using proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Divorce financial planning Planning for children with special needs Business exit / sale strategy Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner

Jake K

CFP®, Series 65, Series 63, Series 7

York, PA

Harvest Rock Advisors, LLC

Jake is a financial planner and investment advisor at Harvest Rock Advisors, an independent financial services firm serving the greater Susquehanna Valley region. He works with clients 50+ to help them plan confidently and keep more of what they’ve built through smart tax, investment, and retirement planning. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® practitioner and holds the Series 65, Series 7, and Series 63 securities licenses. Jake lives in Lancaster County, PA with his wife, kids, one dog, and one cat. When he's not at youth sporting events, he enjoys running and cycling. Advisory services offered through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Adviser. Harvest Rock Advisors, LLC and Cambridge are not affiliated. Securities offered through Registered Representatives of Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a broker/dealer, member FINRA/SIPC.

General tax planning General retirement planning Wealth management Business exit / sale strategy General estate planning guidance Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive Self-Employed Approaching retirement Retired Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964) Gen X (Born 1965-1980) Established Professionals
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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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