Mid-Year Equity Compensation Review: A Checklist for Executives
June 30, 2026 The halfway point of the calendar year is a natural moment to take stock of where things stand. Many executives are occupied with other priorities at the…
Deferred Compensation Distribution Elections: Pitfalls to Avoid
June 25, 2026 When executives enroll in a nonqualified deferred compensation (NQDC) plan, one of the first decisions they make is a distribution election: a choice about when and how…
What Is an RIA? A Guide for Executives
June 23, 2026 The term "financial advisor" gets applied to a wide range of professionals with very different structures, compensation models, and legal obligations. Understanding what an RIA (Registered Investment…
ISO Exercise Timing: A Tax Planning Guide for Executives
June 18, 2026 Incentive Stock Options come with a decision that RSUs do not: the choice of when to exercise. That choice carries more complexity than it might appear. ISO…
Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plans: What to Understand Before Electing
June 17, 2026 Nonqualified deferred compensation plans are one of the more powerful tax deferral tools available to senior leaders at publicly traded companies. They are also one of the…
What Happens to Equity Compensation When You Leave a Company
June 9, 2026 Career transitions happen for many reasons: a promotion to a new firm, a layoff, a retirement, or an acquisition. Whatever the cause, understanding what happens to equity…
Net Unrealized Appreciation: A 401(k) Strategy That’s Easy to Miss
May 29, 2026 Tenured leaders at publicly traded companies commonly hold employer stock in brokerage accounts, as well as inside their 401(k)s. After years of contributions, matching, and share appreciation,…
ESPP Planning: Qualified vs. Disqualified Dispositions Explained
May 27, 2026 For employees of publicly traded companies, Employee Stock Purchase Plans often start as a small line item on a benefits enrollment form and can quietly grow into…
How California Residency Affects Tax Planning for Equity Compensation
May 21, 2026 For California executives at publicly traded companies, tax planning for equity compensation often involves coordination across multiple tax years and multiple professionals. Between the state's high marginal…
10b5-1 Plans: A Structured Approach to Selling Company Stock
May 19, 2026 For directors, Section 16 officers, and other insiders at publicly traded companies, selling company stock is rarely a simple decision. Blackout periods, pre-clearance requirements, and the ongoing…