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Executive Financial Planning

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Executive compensation creates opportunity and complexity in equal measure. Here is how we address the challenges we see most often.

ChallengeOur Approach
Concentrated Equity RiskSystematic 10b5-1 diversification, prepaid forwards, or collars
Deferred Comp & LockupsTiming distributions, NUA rollouts, rabbi trust review
Stock Option ComplexityISO vs. NQSO modeling, early exercise plus 83(b) election, AMT credit strategies
RSU & PSU Tax TimingWithholding optimization, sell-to-cover vs. net-share, 90-day liquidity planning
Change in Control Events280G mitigation, gross-up analysis, deferred payout elections
Retirement Gaps from LockupsCash flow bridging, margin loans, private credit secured by vested equity

Our Executive-Focused Services

Your compensation package is not a single asset. It is a portfolio of decisions, and each one has a deadline. Here is where we focus.

  1. Equity Compensation Optimization
    • Real-time modeling of every grant type
    • Scenario analysis: hold, exercise, or sell
    • 10b5-1 sale plans aligned with blackout windows
  2. Concentrated Position Management
    • Pre-IPO liquidity via secondary sales or forwards
    • Exchange funds and completion portfolios
    • Charitable remainder trusts (CRT) for tax-efficient diversification
  3. Tax Strategy Design
    • 83(b) elections plus early exercise for long-term savings
    • Net Unrealized Appreciation (NUA) on company stock in 401(k)
    • QSBS eligibility for capital gains exclusion
  4. Deferred Compensation & Retirement Bridging
    • SERP analysis and alternative design
    • Cash flow forecasting during lockup periods
    • Private banking lines using vested equity as collateral
  5. Pre- & Post-Transaction Planning
    • M&A windfalls, SPAC liquidity, tender offers
    • 280G and 409A compliance, parachute mitigation
    • Post exit wealth transfer (GRATs, IDGTs, CLATs)
  6. Family Office Planning
    • Bill pay, entity management, family governance
    • Financial education for the next generation
    • Philanthropic structuring (DAFs, private foundations)

Who This Is For

  • C-suite executives, SVPs, and Board Members with $1M+ in annual compensation
  • Pre-IPO or newly public executives approaching lockup expirations
  • Founders transitioning to liquidity while retaining influence
  • Executives within five years of retirement or exit

Contact Us Today

You steer the company. Let us help you steer your wealth with the same purpose.

Click “Book Your Discovery Call” to get on our calendar, or give us a call directly.

Don’t guess. Plan with purpose.