Financial Advisors for RSUs, Stock Options & Equity Compensation
26 financial advisors list Equity Compensation · 75 client reviews
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Capital Area Planning Group
Financial Advisor
- 5.0 (2 reviews)
- 0.25%–1.5% of AUM
- Serves nationwide
We offer financial planning and investment management services to senior managers and executives in tech.
Services: 401(k) & IRA Management, Estate Planning, Executive Compensation +4 more
Ian Weiner, CFP®, CEPA®
Financial Advisor
- 5.0 (1 review)
- $1,500–$12,500 one-time
- Serves nationwide
Personal CFO for owners, executives, and families. One quarterback for planning, tax, estate, and investment decisions. Built for irreversible calls: sales, exits, equity comp, inheritance.
Services: 401(k) & IRA Management, Alternative Investments, Asset Allocation +25 more
Ryan Johnson, CFP®, BFA™
Financial Advisor
- 5.0 (12 reviews)
- $2,500–$5,000 one-time
- Serves nationwide
We help successful professionals and families simplify their finances, make confident decisions, and align their money with the life they want to live.
Services: 401(k) & IRA Management, Asset Allocation, Cash Flow Management +22 more
Pillar Wealth
Financial Advisor · Fractional CFO
- 5.0 (10 reviews)
- $11,400–$60,000 one-time
- Serves nationwide
"Financial Advisor" didn't make sense to us, so we built Pillar Wealth to reflect people in 2026 instead of 1990. Don't be stuck in the past with an old, outdated formula that incentivizes laziness. Avoid any AUM model. Avoid someone labeled "Financial Advisor" who sells products…
Industries: Advertising & Marketing, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Construction +4 more
VDB Wealth
Financial Advisor
- 5.0 (8 reviews)
- 0.35%–1% of AUM
- Serves nationwide
A boutique wealth management firm focused on holistic support for business owners and entrepreneurs.
Services: 401(k) & IRA Management, Alternative Investments, Asset Allocation +14 more
Reliant Wealth Advisory
Financial Advisor
- 5.0 (3 reviews)
- Serves nationwide
Fee-only wealth management for young professionals, entrepreneurs, and business owners who want to invest smarter and stop leaving money on the table.
Services: 401(k) & IRA Management, Executive Compensation, Financial Planning +5 more
Steven Evensen - Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management
Financial Advisor
- 5.0 (3 reviews)
- 0.25%–1.5% of AUM
- Serves nationwide
Gerber Kawasaki is a forward-thinking wealth and investment management firm based in Santa Monica that helps individuals and families build, grow, and protect their wealth through personalized financial planning, investment strategies, and equity-compensation expertise.
Services: 401(k) & IRA Management, Alternative Investments, Asset Allocation +21 more
Emory Wealth LLC
Financial Advisor
- 5.0 (1 review)
- 0.5%–1.5% of AUM
- Serves nationwide
Emory Wealth is an Austin-based independent wealth firm helping families, business owners, and retirees simplify investments, tax planning, retirement, estate, and financial decisions.
Services: 401(k) & IRA Management, Alternative Investments, Asset Allocation +17 more
CMH Advisors
Accountant · Bookkeeper · Financial Advisor · Fractional CFO
- No reviews yet
- $750–$10,000/mo
- Serves nationwide
- Min revenue $500K+
We’re a full service accounting, advisory, payroll and tax strategy CPA firm.
Industries: Advertising & Marketing, Architecture & Engineering, Automotive +28 more
Firm Foundation Family Wealth
Financial Advisor
- No reviews yet
- 1% of AUM
- Serves nationwide
We specialize in helping high-net-worth families build a customized Firm Foundation Wealth Strategy™
Services: 401(k) & IRA Management, Alternative Investments, Asset Allocation +20 more
HB Wealth
Financial Advisor
- No reviews yet
- 0.5%–1.25% of AUM
- Serves nationwide
Independent, fee-only fiduciary since 1989. HB Wealth serves business owners, executives, professionals, and families with comprehensive wealth advisory services and concierge-level care.
Services: Alternative Investments, Asset Allocation, Business Succession Planning +24 more
Inflection Point Wealth Management
Financial Advisor
- No reviews yet
- 1%–1.5% of AUM
- Serves nationwide
We help executives of publicly traded companies turn complex equity compensation and executive benefits into clear, tax-efficient wealth strategies.
Services: 401(k) & IRA Management, Alternative Investments, Asset Allocation +18 more
LGBTQ Wealth Planning
Financial Advisor
Jason Hoffman
- No reviews yet
- $200–$250/hr
- Serves nationwide
Fee-only financial planning for LGBTQ+ professionals and allies. CFP® and Enrolled Agent who has advised 1,000+ people on equity compensation, taxes, and life's biggest financial decisions.
Services: 401(k) & IRA Management, Asset Allocation, Cash Flow Planning +17 more
Prestiq Wealth
Financial Advisor
Louis Green
- No reviews yet
- $1,000–$12,500/qtr
- Serves nationwide
Prestiq Wealth is a Brooklyn-based wealth management practice helping pre-retirees and retirees navigate retirement planning. Services include investment management, retirement planning, tax planning,
Services: 401(k) & IRA Management, Alternative Investments, Asset Allocation +17 more
True Wealth Group
Enrolled Agent · Financial Advisor
- No reviews yet
- 0.4%–1.25% of AUM
- California, Montana, Oregon +1 more
Independent fiduciary team providing you a plan to get to your goals sooner by paying less tax and investing with intention.
Industries: Advertising & Marketing, Agriculture & Farming, Architecture & Engineering +18 more
Arynton Hardy
Financial Advisor
- 5.0 (10 reviews)
- 0.5%–1% of AUM
- Serves nationwide
I work with tech employees, founders, and high-performers navigating equity, liquidity events, and non-traditional income.
Services: 401(k) & IRA Management, Alternative Investments, Asset Allocation +19 more
About Equity Compensation on Sam's List
What to know
- In H1 2025, startup employees left 67.1% of vested, in-the-money options unexercised before they expired.[1]
- Exercising incentive stock options (ISOs) can trigger alternative minimum tax in the year you exercise.[2]
- 88% of quiz takers with startup equity or stock options asked for tax prep and filing.[3]
Sources
- Carta: State of Startup Compensation, H1 2025, 2025
- IRS: Topic no. 427, Stock options, 2026
- Sam's List quiz data
Finding the right financial advisor matters when you're among employees weighing RSUs, ISOs, and NSOs and the tax timing of vesting and exercise. The Financial Advisors listed here build long-term financial and investment plans for these clients, and you can compare their reviews, pricing, and focus side by side on Sam's List.
What a stock option financial advisor should handle
- ISO/NSO exercise timing and AMT
- RSU withholding gaps
- Concentrated stock diversification
- Coordinating with your CPA on filing
Questions to ask before you hire
- How many clients have equity at my company type?
- Do you model AMT?
- How are you paid?
Credentials on this page
- 3 of 26 list CPA
- 4 of 26 list EA
- 19 of 26 list CFP®
- 3 of 26 list CEPA
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Frequently asked questions
- Do equity compensation need a financial advisor?
- Equity Compensation are employees weighing RSUs, ISOs, and NSOs and the tax timing of vesting and exercise, so working with a financial advisor who understands that situation can save money and prevent costly mistakes. On Sam's List you can compare Financial Advisors by verified client reviews and reach out directly.
- How do I choose a financial advisor for equity compensation on Sam's List?
- Filter to Financial Advisors who work with equity compensation, read real client reviews, compare pricing, and contact them directly.
- When should I talk to an advisor about my stock options?
- Before you exercise options or before a large vest, so the tax and cash impact is planned rather than found at filing time. Check any advisor on FINRA BrokerCheck or the SEC's IAPD.