Nicholas Garcia
Principal Wealth Advisor at Compound Planning
Speaker

Profile

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.
Nicholas is passionate about empowering clients to make confident decisions during pivotal financial moments, whether that’s exercising stock options, participating in tender offers, or preparing for an IPO. His goal is simple: to provide clarity, structure, and confidence so clients can focus on what matters most to them.