Whether it be in the form of stock options, restricted stock or deferred compensation, we have found that our clients in the technology and start-up industry often have a large amount of their net worth tied up in the companies they work for. Typically these holdings cannot yet be realized and require more sophisticated planning and investment strategies.
Developing a plan becomes paramount when faced with the fortune of newfound wealth and the burden of impending tax liabilities. Services that we provide to help guide you through this process are:
- Mitigating the risk associated with concentrated stock positions through diversification
- Reducing, affecting the timing of, and shifting either current or future income tax liabilities
- Developing divesting strategies of concentrated stock positions
- Navigating the IPO market
Forms of executive compensation that we specialize in include:
- Incentive Stock Options (ISOs)
- Nonqualified Stock Options (NSOs)
- Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
- Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs)
- Deferred Compensation
- Employee Stock Purchase Plans (ESPPs)
- Executive Compensation, Benefit Packages, and other Stock-Based Awards
Diversification does not assure a profit or protect against loss in a declining market.
Steward Partners, its affiliates, and Steward Partners Financial Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. You should consult with your tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning.