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.
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.
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.
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?
- How many clients do you have with my type of equity (RSUs, ISOs, NSOs, or ESPP)?
- How will you handle the gap between the 22% federal withholding on vesting and my actual tax rate?
- If I hold ISOs, how do you model AMT before I exercise?
- What's your plan for reducing my company stock, and how would you time the sales?
- How will you plan for New Jersey tax alongside federal tax?
- 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
| Advisor | Firm | City | Credentials | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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