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Financial advisors for equity compensation in Virginia

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

For equity compensation in Virginia, 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 John W. Bowen of Bowen Financial Services, LLC, Linda Rogers of Planning Within Reach and Vrishin Subramaniam of CapitalWe.

Where to start

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

  • John W. Bowen Bowen Financial Services, LLC, Midlothian Holds the EA, CPA and CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.
  • Linda Rogers Planning Within Reach, Virginia Beach Holds the EA and CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, one-time planning fee.
  • Vrishin Subramaniam CapitalWe, Arlington Holds the CFP. Fees on file: flat fee or retainer, hourly.
  • Emily Harper Monument Wealth Management, Alexandria Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets.
  • Robert Tull Tull Financial Group, Inc., Chesapeake Holds the CFP. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.
  • Alessandro D'Agaro D'Agaro Financial Advisory, Alexandria Holds the CFA. Fees on file: percentage of assets, hourly.

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

The Wellspent public graph lists 47 fee-only advisors for equity compensation in Virginia, at 18 firms. We counted every advisor record that lists this work, as of October 2026.

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

Of the 47 fee-only advisors for equity compensation in Virginia, 13 are in Alexandria, followed by 9 in Tyson and 7 in Reston.

  • Alexandria 13
  • Tyson 9
  • Reston 7
  • Arlington 5
  • Ashburn 3

Plus 10 in other cities.

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

The most common fee among fee-only advisors for equity compensation in Virginia is a percentage of assets, used by 91% of the 47 with fees on file. Many use more than one: 64% charge by the hour and 55% charge fixed fees.

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

Fee-only financial advisors in Virginia charge a median of $4,992 a year for ongoing planning. We found this across the published prices of 25 Virginia firms.

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

A one-time financial plan from a fee-only firm in Virginia has a median price of $1,500. We found this across the published prices of 21 Virginia firms.

See every fee-only advisor fee in Virginia

What credentials should a financial advisor for equity compensation have?

For equity compensation, look for the EA, CPA and CFP. In Virginia, 47% of the 47 advisors listed hold the CFP.

EA4% in Virginia
Enrolled agents are licensed to represent taxpayers, which matters for AMT and withholding gaps.
CPA2% in Virginia
CPAs bring the tax modeling that exercise and sale decisions depend on.
CFP47% in Virginia
The CFP covers the full plan the grants have to fit into.
CFA6% in Virginia
The CFA helps with concentrated stock and diversification.

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

64% of fee-only advisors for equity compensation in Virginia charge by the hour, compared with 39% 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 47% 53%
  • Charge a percentage of assets 91% 85%
  • Charge by the hour 64% 39%
  • Charge fixed fees 55% 37%

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

Does Virginia tax income on top of federal tax?

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

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

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

  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 Virginia 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 Virginia?

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 47 advisors

Fee-only advisors for equity compensation in Virginia: advisor, firm, city, credentials, and fees
AdvisorFirmCityCredentialsFees
Hui-chin Chen Jade & Cowry Arlington CFP Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee
Linda Rogers Planning Within Reach Virginia Beach CFP, EA, MSBA Percentage of assets, One-time planning fee
Sefa Mawuli Jade & Cowry Arlington CFP Flat fee or retainer, Ongoing planning fee
Robert Tull Tull Financial Group, Inc. Chesapeake CFP, MBA Percentage of assets, Hourly
Wade Brittingham Stock Plan Advisory Group LLC Alexandria CFP Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee
John W. Bowen Bowen Financial Services, LLC Midlothian CFP, EA, CPA Percentage of assets, Hourly
S. Alexis Grason Spark Financial Advisors, LLC Richmond CFP, RICP, CIMA Percentage of assets, Hourly
Vrishin Subramaniam Helping immigrants align their money and their life CapitalWe Arlington CFP Flat fee or retainer, Hourly
Christine Centeno Simplicity Wealth Management LLC Glen Allen CFP, MSFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Melanie Brophy Next Play Financial Solutions Ashburn CFP Hourly, Flat fee or retainer
Daniel Weinstein KFA Private Wealth Group Tyson CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
James Patterson KFA Private Wealth Group Tyson CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Jason Epps KFA Private Wealth Group Tyson CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
John Fennig KFA Private Wealth Group Tyson CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Michael Rettinger KFA Private Wealth Group Tyson CFP Percentage of assets, Hourly
Bianca San Monument Wealth Management Alexandria CFP Percentage of assets
Dean Catino Monument Wealth Management Alexandria CFP Percentage of assets
Emily Harper Monument Wealth Management Alexandria CFP Percentage of assets
James Joseph Sentinel Wealth Management Reston CFP, ChFC, PFS Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Jessica Gibbs Monument Wealth Management Arlington CFP Percentage of assets
Marc Wehmeyer Praetorian Guard Wealth Management Arlington CFP Percentage of assets
Eric Showalter Arbor Private Wealth Ashburn CFP Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
David Armstrong Monument Wealth Management Alexandria CFA Percentage of assets
David Nelson Monument Wealth Management Alexandria CFA Percentage of assets
Stephen Trojan Flatiron Wealth Advisors Henrico Not listed Percentage of assets, Ongoing planning fee
Alessandro D'Agaro D'Agaro Financial Advisory Alexandria CFA Percentage of assets, Hourly
Alex D'Attilio Acorn Financial Services Reston Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Charles Gibbons KFA Private Wealth Group Tyson Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Donald Heishman Acorn Financial Services Harrisonburg Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Jonathan Cox Acorn Financial Services Reston Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Justin Souder Acorn Financial Services Reston Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Kevin Deans KFA Private Wealth Group Tyson Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Mark Herman Acorn Financial Services Alexandria Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Michael Wakeham Acorn Financial Services Reston Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Nevin Kaul Kirk Capital Advisors Vienna Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Ronald Whitley Acorn Financial Services Alexandria Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Sean Tyll Acorn Financial Services Reston Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Shannon Ware Acorn Financial Services Harrisonburg Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Steven Brandt Acorn Financial Services Alexandria Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Theron Weimer KFA Private Wealth Group Tyson Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Tricia Lepofsky KFA Private Wealth Group Tyson Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
William Taylor Kirk Capital Advisors Vienna Not listed Percentage of assets, Hourly
Cathleen Phelps Monument Wealth Management Alexandria Not listed Percentage of assets
Lucas Hodge Monument Wealth Management Alexandria Not listed Percentage of assets
Nathan Tonsager Monument Wealth Management Alexandria Not listed Percentage of assets
Nicholas Joseph Sentinel Wealth Management Reston Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees
Amy Showalter Arbor Private Wealth Ashburn Not listed Percentage of assets, Fixed fees

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