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Financial advisors for equity compensation in Austin, Texas

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

For equity compensation in Austin, 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 Josh Clifford of Quoinage Capital LLC, Jason Hoffman of LGBTQ Wealth Planning LLC and Rebecca Jackson of SeedSafe Financial.

Where to start

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

  • Josh Clifford Quoinage Capital LLC, Austin City Holds the CPA, CFP and CFA. Fees on file: ongoing planning fee.
  • Jason Hoffman LGBTQ Wealth Planning LLC, Austin City Holds the EA and CFP. Fees on file: flat fee or retainer, ongoing planning fee.
  • Rebecca Jackson SeedSafe Financial, Austin City Holds the CPA and CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, ongoing planning fee.
  • Stu Sneen TwoTen Planning PLLC, Austin City Holds the CFP and CFA. Fees on file: flat fee or retainer, ongoing planning fee.
  • Shirley Stacy Sanchez Pioneer Wealth Management Group, Austin City Holds the CPA and CFP. Fees on file: flat fee or retainer, hourly.
  • James Sherrard Richard P. Slaughter Associates, Austin City Holds the CFP and CFA. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.

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

The Wellspent public graph lists 43 fee-only advisors for equity compensation in Austin, at 17 firms. We counted every advisor record that lists this work, as of October 2026.

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

The most common fee among fee-only advisors for equity compensation in Austin is a percentage of assets, used by 81% of the 43 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 53% charge by the hour and 35% charge fixed fees.

How much do fee-only financial advisors charge in Austin?

Fee-only financial advisors in Austin charge a median of $5,000 a year for ongoing planning. We found this across the published prices of 11 Austin firms.

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

A one-time financial plan from a fee-only firm in Austin has a median price of $2,175. We found this across the published prices of 8 Austin firms.

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What credentials should a financial advisor for equity compensation have?

For equity compensation, look for the EA, CPA and CFP. In Austin, 70% of the 43 advisors listed hold the CFP.

EA2% in Austin
Enrolled agents are licensed to represent taxpayers, which matters for AMT and withholding gaps.
CPA7% in Austin
CPAs bring the tax modeling that exercise and sale decisions depend on.
CFP70% in Austin
The CFP covers the full plan the grants have to fit into.
CFA16% in Austin
The CFA helps with concentrated stock and diversification.

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

70% of fee-only advisors for equity compensation in Austin hold the CFP, compared with 53% 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 2% 3%
  • Hold the CPA 7% 3%
  • Hold the CFP 70% 53%
  • Charge a percentage of assets 81% 85%
  • Charge by the hour 53% 39%
  • Charge fixed fees 35% 37%

Dark bars are Austin. Light bars are all US advisors for equity compensation.

Does Texas have a state income tax?

No. Texas has no state income tax, so federal tax drives most financial planning for residents.

What happens to stock pay if you move to or from Texas?

States often tax stock pay based on where you worked between grant and vesting, so a move to or from Texas 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 Austin?

  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. If I've worked in other states, what could I still owe there?
  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 Austin?

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 43 advisors

Fee-only advisors for equity compensation in Austin: advisor, firm, city, credentials, and fees
AdvisorFirmCityCredentialsFees
Jane Mepham Financial Planning For Foreign-Born Families & US Expats Elgon Financial Advisors Austin CFP, MSC Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee
Emily Rassam Archer Investment Management Austin AIFA, CDAA, CFP, CRPS Percentage of assets
Rachael Levine Peltoma Capital Partners Austin CFP Flat fee or retainer, Percentage of assets
Rebecca Jackson SeedSafe Financial Austin CFP, CPA, PFS, RLP Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee
Stu Sneen TwoTen Planning PLLC Austin CFP, CFA Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee
Leah Coleman Orchard Financial Group Austin CFP, AAMS Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee
Jason Hoffman LGBTQ Wealth Planning LLC Austin CFP, EA Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee
Josh Clifford Quoinage Capital LLC Austin CFP, CFA, CPA, MPA Ongoing planning fee
Kelly Klingaman Kelly Klingaman Financial Planning Austin CFP, RLP Ongoing planning fee, Flat fee or retainer
Shirley Stacy Sanchez Pioneer Wealth Management Group Austin CFP, MS, AAMS, CRPS Flat fee or retainer, Hourly
Autumn Lax 360 Wealth Creation Austin CFP Percentage of assets, Flat fee or retainer
Benjamin Yeung Seaborn Financial, LLC Austin CFP Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee
Britton Gregory Seaborn Financial, LLC Austin CFP Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee
Brooks Slaughter Richard P. Slaughter Associates Austin CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Christopher Snyder Richard P. Slaughter Associates Austin CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Colin Higgins Richard P. Slaughter Associates Austin CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Darby Armont Richard P. Slaughter Associates Austin CFP, CFA Percentage of assets, Hourly
David Lloyd Century Management Financial Advisors Austin CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
James Sherrard Richard P. Slaughter Associates Austin CFP, CFA Percentage of assets, Hourly
Jana Hovey Richard P. Slaughter Associates Austin CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Jeremy Mocek Richard P. Slaughter Associates Austin CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
John Dixon Century Management Financial Advisors Austin CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Joshua Gideon Richard P. Slaughter Associates Austin CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Lafe Blobaum Richard P. Slaughter Associates Austin CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Liam Toohey Richard P. Slaughter Associates Austin CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Marc Jimenez CAM Investor Solutions Austin CFP, CFA Percentage of assets, Hourly
Scott Van Den Berg Century Management Financial Advisors Austin CFP, ChFC Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Tanner Banister Richard P. Slaughter Associates Austin CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Cary Laudadio GoalFusion Wealth Management Austin CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Jared McBride GoalFusion Wealth Management Austin CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Aaron Buckholtz Century Management Financial Advisors Austin CFA Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
James Brilliant Century Management Financial Advisors Austin CFA Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Ann Nowell Richard P. Slaughter Associates Austin Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Arnold Van Den Berg Century Management Financial Advisors Austin Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Brian Heath Conviction Wealth Management Austin Not listed One-time planning fee, Ongoing planning fee
Laura Martin Richard P. Slaughter Associates Austin Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Lisa Stroud Century Management Financial Advisors Austin Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Mark Okamoto Century Management Financial Advisors Austin Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Rachel Van Den Berg Century Management Financial Advisors Austin Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Sarah Contino CAM Investor Solutions Austin Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Trevor Martin Richard P. Slaughter Associates Austin Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
William Brilliant Century Management Financial Advisors Austin Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Walter Thomas GoalFusion Wealth Management Austin Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees

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