For high-net-worth executives, equity compensation is simply part of the game. But when you’re consistently paid (bonuses, salary, etc.) in company stock, it’s easy to accumulate too much. Today we’ll review how high-profile executives can better manage their company’s equity and actively avoid concentration risk. What’s Too Much Company Stock? The answer to this question […]
If you work for a publicly-traded company, the last thing that you want to worry about is unintentional insider trading. One strategy to help avoid insider trading is a 10b5-1 Plan. 10b5-1 Plans are excellent diversification agents. They help provide avenues to diversify out of company stock and avoid too much concentration risk in your […]
Our previous article about equity compensation covered Employee Stock Purchase Plans (ESPPs). Today, we’re going to dissect a prevalent vehicle that pops up in compensation packages across industries, Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). As part of our “Equity Compensation Foundations” series, this article covers the critical mistakes employees make with their RSUs and how to leverage […]
As your career advances, you’ll likely encounter equity compensation. Having equity in your company is a great way to feel connection and purpose to the work you do. But equity compensation is hardly one size fits all. There are several different types, all of which could have a significant impact on your financial plan. One […]
Have you ever wondered what happens to your non-qualified deferred compensation plan (NQDC) when you leave your employer? As a reminder, NQDC plans allow executives and other employees to defer a portion of their compensation, as well as the income taxes due, until the balance in the plan is paid. When you leave your employer, […]
Wingate Wealth Advisors is honored to have been named to CNBC’s 4th annual Financial Advisor 100 list for 2022, which ranks and recognizes the top-rated investment advisors in the country.
The list is based on a methodology developed by CNBC in partnership with data provider AccuPoint Solutions, taking into consideration data that’s culled from more than 39,000 RIAs. There was no direct or indirect compensation exchanged in connection with obtaining our ranking. To learn more about the methodology, click here.
