THE PERIMETER PLANNING LENS
Connect the headline to the bigger picture.
Equity compensation combines employment, investment and tax decisions. Grant value, vested value and cash available after a sale are different numbers. A useful plan begins with the actual award documents and restrictions.
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Questions worth bringing to the table
- What changes if I leave the company before an award vests or an option expires?
- What cash and taxes could an exercise require before any sale is possible?
- Which restrictions govern an actual sale?
- How much of the household’s future depends on this employer?
Inventory every award
Separate award types, vesting dates, exercise terms, expiration dates and transfer restrictions. Record what happens if employment ends or the company is acquired. Do not assume that one employer’s plan works like another’s.
Look at the household exposure
Salary, benefits, unvested awards and invested stock may depend on the same business. Compare the position with the rest of the household balance sheet. The objective is to understand concentration before choosing a sale or exercise strategy.
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