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Financial advisors for equity compensation in New Jersey

Which financial advisor should I talk to about equity compensation in New Jersey?

For equity compensation in New Jersey, talk to a fee-only planner who models grants as part of the whole plan, not one who only manages the portfolio. The strongest fit pairs planning with tax depth, because most costly mistakes here are tax timing mistakes. Records to start with include Andrew Mastro of Wrought Financial Planning, Sean Lovison of Purpose Built Financial Services, LLC and Sweta Bhargav of Adviso Wealth.

Where to start

Chosen from what each record shows: credentials that fit this work and fees on file, one advisor per firm.

  • Andrew Mastro Wrought Financial Planning, Haddonfield Holds the CFP and CFA. Fees on file: ongoing planning fee, flat fee or retainer.
  • Sean Lovison Purpose Built Financial Services, LLC, Moorestown Holds the CPA and CFP. Fees on file: ongoing planning fee, one-time planning fee.
  • Sweta Bhargav Adviso Wealth, Princeton Holds the CFP and CFA. Fees on file: flat fee or retainer, hourly.
  • Jay Lee Ballaster Financial, Jersey City Holds the CFP and CFA. Fees on file: percentage of assets, flat fee or retainer.
  • Mike Schupak Astra Wealth Partners LLC, Jersey City Holds the EA and CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, fixed fees.
  • Paul Esposito Prestige Wealth Management Group, Flemington Holds the CFP and CFA. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.

How many fee-only financial advisors in New Jersey work on equity compensation?

The Wellspent public graph lists 45 fee-only advisors for equity compensation in New Jersey, at 24 firms. We counted every advisor record that lists this work, as of October 2026.

Where are fee-only advisors for equity compensation in New Jersey located?

Of the 45 fee-only advisors for equity compensation in New Jersey, 9 are in Northfield, followed by 4 in Haddonfield and 4 in Hackensack.

  • Northfield 9
  • Haddonfield 4
  • Hackensack 4
  • Jersey City 3
  • Toms River 3

Plus 22 in other cities.

How do fee-only advisors for equity compensation in New Jersey charge?

The most common fee among fee-only advisors for equity compensation in New Jersey is a percentage of assets, used by 91% of the 45 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 36% charge an ongoing planning fee and 27% charge by the hour.

How much do fee-only financial advisors charge in New Jersey?

Fee-only financial advisors in New Jersey charge a median of $7,450 a year for ongoing planning. We found this across the published prices of 17 New Jersey firms.

How much does a one-time financial plan cost in New Jersey?

A one-time financial plan from a fee-only firm in New Jersey has a median price of $2,500. We found this across the published prices of 16 New Jersey firms.

See every fee-only advisor fee in New Jersey

What credentials should a financial advisor for equity compensation have?

For equity compensation, look for the EA, CPA and CFP. In New Jersey, 58% of the 45 advisors listed hold the CFP.

EA4% in New Jersey
Enrolled agents are licensed to represent taxpayers, which matters for AMT and withholding gaps.
CPA2% in New Jersey
CPAs bring the tax modeling that exercise and sale decisions depend on.
CFP58% in New Jersey
The CFP covers the full plan the grants have to fit into.
CFA9% in New Jersey
The CFA helps with concentrated stock and diversification.

How do New Jersey advisors for equity compensation compare with the rest of the US?

36% of fee-only advisors for equity compensation in New Jersey charge an ongoing planning fee, compared with 24% of the 1,349 listed across the US. That's the largest difference in the Wellspent public graph between the two groups.

  • Hold the EA 4% 3%
  • Hold the CPA 2% 3%
  • Hold the CFP 58% 53%
  • Charge a percentage of assets 91% 85%
  • Charge an ongoing planning fee 36% 24%
  • Charge by the hour 27% 39%

Dark bars are New Jersey. Light bars are all US advisors for equity compensation.

Does New Jersey tax income on top of federal tax?

Yes. New Jersey has a state income tax, so a financial plan for a New Jersey resident should project it alongside federal tax.

What happens to stock pay if you move to or from New Jersey?

States often tax stock pay based on where you worked between grant and vesting, so a move to or from New Jersey can split that income across states. Tell any advisor about moves during a vesting period.

What should I ask a financial advisor about equity compensation in New Jersey?

  1. How many clients do you have with my type of equity (RSUs, ISOs, NSOs, or ESPP)?
  2. How will you handle the gap between the 22% federal withholding on vesting and my actual tax rate?
  3. If I hold ISOs, how do you model AMT before I exercise?
  4. What's your plan for reducing my company stock, and how would you time the sales?
  5. How will you plan for New Jersey tax alongside federal tax?
  6. If I move before my grants vest, which states can tax them?

How current is this list of fee-only advisors for equity compensation in New Jersey?

Wellspent last checked these records against SEC records in October 2026 and firm websites in October 2026. Each advisor's page shows the date for that record.

All 45 advisors

Fee-only advisors for equity compensation in New Jersey: advisor, firm, city, credentials, and fees
AdvisorFirmCityCredentialsFees
Hazel Secco Align Financial Solutions Hoboken CDFA, CFP Ongoing planning fee
Sean Lovison Purpose Built Financial Services, LLC Moorestown CFP, CPA Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee
Sweta Bhargav Adviso Wealth Princeton CEPA, CFA, CFP Flat fee or retainer, Hourly
Andrew Mastro Wrought Financial Planning Haddonfield CFP, CFA Ongoing planning fee, Flat fee or retainer
Jay Lee Ballaster Financial Jersey City CFA, CFP Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer
Kevin Peacock Astra Wealth Partners, LLC Jersey City CAIA, CFP, EA Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Mike Schupak Astra Wealth Partners LLC Jersey City CFP, EA Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Steven Balch Helping you organize your financial life so you can focus on what truly matters Not listed Ramsey CFP Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee
Gordon Shearer CRA Financial Northfield CFP Percentage of assets
Jeffrey Hilliard CRA Financial Haddonfield CFP Percentage of assets
Joseph McCaffrey CRA Financial Haddonfield CFP Percentage of assets
Matthew Reynolds CRA Financial Northfield CFP Percentage of assets
Philip Tompkins CRA Financial Northfield CFP Percentage of assets
Robert Martin CRA Financial Haddonfield CFP Percentage of assets
Dru Burns Drucker Wealth Mahwah CFP Percentage of assets
Eric Feldman Financial Futures Wall Township CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Eric Gabor Eagle Grove Advisors Westfield CFP Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee
Gideon Drucker Drucker Wealth Mahwah CFP Percentage of assets
Jamie Mutinsky Emissary Wealth Hackensack CFP Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee
Jorie Johnson Financial Futures Brielle CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Richard Taborda LBT Wealth Management Iselin CFP Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee
Brian Sheahen Hudson Oak Wealth Advisory Hoboken CFP, PFS Ongoing planning fee
Nicholas Sullivan KFA Private Wealth Group Cranford CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Paul Esposito Prestige Wealth Management Group Flemington CFP, CFA Percentage of assets, Hourly
Danny Yu Hillcrest Wealth Advisors Holmdel CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Donna Savastani CRA Financial Northfield Not listed Percentage of assets
Jarman Reilly CRA Financial Northfield Not listed Percentage of assets
Jennifer Colon CRA Financial Northfield Not listed Percentage of assets
John Hughes CRA Financial Northfield Not listed Percentage of assets
Samantha Swiderski CRA Financial Northfield Not listed Percentage of assets
Thomas Reynolds CRA Financial Northfield Not listed Percentage of assets
Yoel Kaplowitz Able Wealth Management Toms River CFP Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer
Christina Light Emissary Wealth Hackensack Not listed Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee
Christopher Cacchiola Emissary Wealth Hackensack Not listed Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee
Felicia Greenwald Financial Futures Brielle Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Jesse Celeste Artistic Wealth was created for endowments, entrepreneurs, and pre-retirees/retirees who want custom tailored planning, a wealth partner who listens and acts in the best interest of the client. Artistic Wealth Red Bank Not listed Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer
Steven Longa Emissary Wealth Hackensack Not listed Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee
Nalby Nouh Prestige Wealth Management Group Flemington Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Anthony Caputo Pallas Capital Advisors Park Ridge Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Cyrus Eslami Eslami & Co. Wealth Management Glen Ridge Not listed Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee
Dushyant Pandit Dorchester Advisors Short Hills Not listed Percentage of assets
Lee Clay Regatta Capital Group New Vernon Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Sara Hutman Able Wealth Management Toms River Not listed Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer
Simcha Goldberg Able Wealth Management Toms River Not listed Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer
Thomas Leidner QP Wealth Management Haven Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly

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