
Oakland, CA
Principal Wealth Advisor
As the first advisor at Compound Planning, Nicholas has built a practice centered on serving people in tech—founders, early employees, and executives—helping them navigate complex equity compensation, liquidity events, and long-term wealth planning. With deep expertise in stock options, RSUs, IPOs, and secondary transactions, Nicholas takes pride in designing strategies that balance tax efficiency, investment management, and personal life goals. He believes in a holistic approach that goes beyond investments—working closely with clients to integrate career milestones, family planning, and long-term aspirations into a clear financial roadmap....
Experience
Compound Planning
5 years
First Republic Private Wealth Management
4 years
Morling Financial Advisors
2 years
MassMutual Financial Group
1 year
AXA Advisors
1.5 years
Qualifications
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® Practitioner
CFP®
Financial Planning Association of San Francisco
Board Member
Specialities
Financial planning
Employee stock
Founder finances
Liquidity event planning
Investment management
Tax planning
Estate planning
Banking and cash flow management
Disclaimer: Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification marks CFP® and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization’s initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks.
