# Financial advisors for equity compensation in New York > For equity compensation in New York, 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 Fabian Degen of FMD Wealth Advisors, Shane Mason of Brooklyn FI and J. Scott Kittrell of Modera Wealth Management, LLC. Page: https://find.wellspent.co/specialties/equity-compensation/new-york/ 57 fee-only advisors listed; data last updated November 2, 2026. Fee-only means paid only by clients, never by commissions. ## Which financial advisor should I talk to about equity compensation in New York? For equity compensation in New York, 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 Fabian Degen of FMD Wealth Advisors, Shane Mason of Brooklyn FI and J. Scott Kittrell of Modera Wealth Management, LLC. - [Fabian Degen](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/fabian-degen/), FMD Wealth Advisors, White Plains. Holds the EA, CFP and CFA. Fees on file: hourly, percentage of assets. - [Shane Mason](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/shane-mason/), Brooklyn FI, Brooklyn. Holds the EA, CPA and CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, ongoing planning fee. - [J. Scott Kittrell](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/j-scott-kittrell/), Modera Wealth Management, LLC, New York City. Holds the EA, CPA and CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, flat fee or retainer. - [Jose Vivero](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/jose-vivero/), United Financial Planning Group, LLC, New York City. Holds the EA, CPA and CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly. - [Luis Rosa](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/luis-rosa/), Build a Better Financial Future LLC, White Plains. Holds the EA and CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, flat fee or retainer. - [Cristina Guglielmetti](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/cristina-guglielmetti/), Future Perfect Planning, LLC, Brooklyn. Holds the EA and CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, ongoing planning fee. ## How many fee-only financial advisors in New York work on equity compensation? The Wellspent public graph lists 57 fee-only advisors for equity compensation in New York, at 36 firms. We counted every advisor record that lists this work, as of November 2026. ## Where are fee-only advisors for equity compensation in New York located? Of the 57 fee-only advisors for equity compensation in New York, 39 are in New York City, followed by 5 in Brooklyn and 5 in White Plains. ## How do fee-only advisors for equity compensation in New York charge? The most common fee among fee-only advisors for equity compensation in New York is a percentage of assets, used by 81% of the 57 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 51% charge an ongoing planning fee and 32% charge a flat fee or retainer. ## How much do fee-only financial advisors charge in New York? Fee-only financial advisors in New York charge a median of $3,600 a year for ongoing planning. We found this across the published prices of 33 New York firms. ## How much does a one-time financial plan cost in New York? A one-time financial plan from a fee-only firm in New York has a median price of $2,500. We found this across the published prices of 31 New York firms. ## What credentials should a financial advisor for equity compensation have? For equity compensation, look for the EA, CPA and CFP. In New York, 51% of the 57 advisors listed hold the CFP. - EA (14% of advisors listed): Enrolled agents are licensed to represent taxpayers, which matters for AMT and withholding gaps. - CPA (12% of advisors listed): CPAs bring the tax modeling that exercise and sale decisions depend on. - CFP (51% of advisors listed): The CFP covers the full plan the grants have to fit into. - CFA (18% of advisors listed): The CFA helps with concentrated stock and diversification. ## How do New York advisors for equity compensation compare with the rest of the US? 51% of fee-only advisors for equity compensation in New York 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. ## Does New York tax income on top of federal tax? Yes. New York has a state income tax, so a financial plan for a New York resident should project it alongside federal tax. ## Is there a local income tax in New York? Yes. In New York, New York City and Yonkers add their own income tax. ## What happens to stock pay if you move to or from New York? States often tax stock pay based on where you worked between grant and vesting, so a move to or from New York 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 York? - 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 do you account for local income tax where I live and work? - 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 York? 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. ## Advisors | Advisor | Firm | Location | Credentials | Fees | |---|---|---|---|---| | [Chris Haigh](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/chris-haigh.md) | Iconoclastic Capital Management LLC | Brooklyn, New York | CFP, ChFC, RICP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee | | [Curtis Pope](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/curtis-pope.md) | Pope Wealth Planning | New York, New York | CFP | One-time planning fee, Ongoing planning fee, Flat fee or retainer, Percentage of assets | | [Fabian Degen](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/fabian-degen.md) | FMD Wealth Advisors | White Plains, New York | CFP, CFA, EA, CDFA | Hourly, Percentage of assets | | [Gabriel Kaplan](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/gabriel-kaplan.md) | Wealth Habits | White Plains, New York | CFP, CPA, MBA | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee | | [Gene Thompson](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/gene-thompson.md) | Iconoclastic Capital Management | Brooklyn, New York | CFP, ChFC, RICP, Certified Student Loan Professional, CLU | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee | | [Joe Forish](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/joe-forish.md) | Fortrove Partners | New York, New York | CFP, CFA | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee | | [Ally Jane Ayers](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/ally-jane-ayers.md) | Brooklyn FI, LLC | Brooklyn, New York | CFP, EA | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee | | [Barbara Clemons](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/barbara-clemons.md) | Clemons Financial Education Company | Fairport, New York | CFP, CLU, ChFC, CASL, CTFA, AEP | One-time planning fee, Hourly | | [David Frisch](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/david-frisch.md) | Frisch Financial Group, Inc. | New York, New York | CFP, CPA/PFS, CFS, CDFA, MSFS, CRPC | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [J. Scott Kittrell](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/j-scott-kittrell.md) | Modera Wealth Management, LLC | New York, New York | CFP, CFA, ACA, EA, DDS, MBA, CDFA, AAMS, BFA, Chartered SRI Counselor, CPWA, ChFC, CPA, CEPA, ChSNC, AIF, CPA/PFS, MSFS, CLU, RICP, BS | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer, Hourly, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee | | [Shane Mason](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/shane-mason.md) | Brooklyn FI | Brooklyn, New York | CFP, CPA/PFS, CPWA, EA, RLP, CPA, PFS | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee | | [Gerry Barrasso](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/gerry-barrasso.md) | United Financial Planning Group | Hauppauge, New York | CFP, CPA, MBA, PFS | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Jose Vivero](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/jose-vivero.md) | United Financial Planning Group, LLC | New York, New York | CFP, ChFC, CLU, RICP, EA, CPA/PFS | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Ryan Derousseau](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/ryan-derousseau.md) | United Financial Planning Group | Hauppauge, New York | CFP, EA | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Cristina Guglielmetti](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/cristina-guglielmetti.md) | Future Perfect Planning, LLC | Brooklyn, New York | CFP, EA, MBA | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee, One-time planning fee, Hourly | | [Luis Rosa](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/luis-rosa.md) | Build a Better Financial Future LLC | White Plains, New York | CFP, EA | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer | | [Ashley Bleckner](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/ashley-bleckner.md) | Ellevest | New York, New York | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee | | [Kaitlin Horsch](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/kaitlin-horsch.md) | Ellevest | New York, New York | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee | | [Sofia Figueroa](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/sofia-figueroa.md) | Ellevest | New York, New York | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee | | [Taylor Nissi](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/taylor-nissi.md) | Farther | White Plains, New York | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer | | [Veronica Taylor](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/veronica-taylor.md) | Ellevest | New York, New York | CFP | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee | | [Andrew Fox](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/andrew-fox.md) | Fox Financial Services | White Plains, New York | CFP | Percentage of assets | | [Jesse Rodriquez](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/jesse-rodriquez.md) | Rodriquez Wealth Management | Newport Beach, New York | CFP | Percentage of assets | | [Matthew Hague](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/matthew-hague.md) | Guide Wealth Management | Putnam Valley, New York | CFP | Percentage of assets | | [Michael Powsner](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/michael-powsner.md) | Upstart Wealth Management | New York, New York | CFP, PFS | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee | | [Peter Levine](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/peter-levine.md) | Velara Wealth Management | New York, New York | CFP, ChFC | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Russell Kroeger](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/russell-kroeger.md) | Upstart Wealth Management | New York, New York | CFP | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee | | [Alondra Garcia](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/alondra-garcia.md) | Ellevest | New York, New York | CFA | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee | | [Ankur Patel](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/ankur-patel.md) | Ellevest | New York, New York | CFA | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee | | [Chen Li](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/chen-li.md) | GoalVest Advisory | New York, New York | CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [ignition tax](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/ignition-tax-655000.md) | ignition tax | new york, New York | CPA | Flat fee or retainer | | [Kristen Goodman](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/kristen-goodman.md) | Ellevest | New York, New York | CFA | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee | | [Mark Chemtob](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/mark-chemtob.md) | Chemistry Wealth Management, LLC. | New York, New York | CFP | Ongoing planning fee | | [Nina Spezzaferro](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/nina-spezzaferro.md) | Chemistry Wealth Management, LLC. | New York, New York | CFP | Ongoing planning fee | | [Patrick Cicchetti](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/patrick-cicchetti.md) | Ryse Capital Management | Rochester, New York | | Flat fee or retainer, Hourly, One-time planning fee | | [Sevasti Balafas](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/sevasti-balafas.md) | GoalVest Advisory | New York, New York | CFA | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Rupesh Goyal](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/rupesh-goyal.md) | Alphanso | Rochester, New York | | Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee | | [Arynton Hardy](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/arynton-hardy.md) | Savvy | New York, New York | | Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee | | [Ashwini Patil](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/ashwini-patil.md) | GoalVest Advisory | New York, New York | | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Braden DeForge](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/braden-deforge.md) | GoalVest Advisory | New York, New York | | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Clayton Gardner](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/clayton-gardner.md) | Titan | New York, New York | | Percentage of assets, Subscription | | [Emily Green](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/emily-green-6185289.md) | Ellevest | New York, New York | | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee | | [Harry Martin](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/harry-martin.md) | GoalVest Advisory | New York, New York | | Percentage of assets, Hourly, Fixed fees | | [Kyle Dandurand](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/kyle-dandurand.md) | Chemistry Wealth Management, LLC. | New York, New York | CFA | Ongoing planning fee | | [Sara Faurer](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/sara-faurer.md) | Ellevest | New York, New York | | Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee | | [William Walsh](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/william-walsh-7730706.md) | Emissary Wealth | White Plain, New York | | Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee | | [Sean Kearney](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/sean-kearney.md) | Amvoy Wealth | New York, New York | | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Thomas Cefalu](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/thomas-cefalu.md) | Downtown Wealth Studios | New York, New York | | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | | [Adenikke Soremekun](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/adenikke-soremekun.md) | Chemistry Wealth Management, LLC. | New York, New York | | Ongoing planning fee | | [Brandon Sullivan](https://find.wellspent.co/advisors/brandon-sullivan.md) | Spring Street Wealth | New York, New York | | Percentage of assets, Fixed fees | Showing the first 50 of 57. 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