How to Negotiate Equity in a Private Company or Startup
Working for a startup can pay off big financially, but a lot must go right along the way. If you are considering taking a job
Category: RSUs
Restricted stock units are a type of equity compensation typically awarded to employees. The blog also discusses what happens to RSUs during liquidity events such as IPOs, mergers, or acquisitions, or what happens to RSUs if you’re laid off or leave the company. Key insights for founders and executives on strategic stock option planning and strategies to best manage sudden wealth from RSUs. Insights from Kristin McKenna CFP®, a nationally recognized expert in employee stock options and equity compensation.
Don’t Get Taken Down When Your Employer’s Stock Sinks
What can happen if you own too much of your company’s stock? The coronavirus outbreak is yet another example of the dangers of having too
Should You Sell Stock Options After The IPO Lockup Period?
What’s your post-IPO stock liquidation strategy? Working for a company as it goes public can be a very exciting and rewarding experience. If you have
What Happens to Stock Options if I Leave the Company?
It’s common for employees to move around, especially in tech and biotech. Before giving notice, understand what could happen to stock options or other forms
How Do Stock Options Work?
Stock options or awards can be quite complex. But it’s important to understand how stock options work, especially if it’s a big part of your
What Happens to Stock Options After a Company Goes Public?
Whether you work for a company that is pre-IPO or has recently gone public, you may wonder what that means for your stock options or
How Much Money Should I Have in Employer Stock?
It is not uncommon for employees with stock options or equity based compensation to hold too much employer stock. Employees don’t often realize how much
Are You Holding Employer Stock in Your Retirement Plan?
Investing your 401(k) in company stock can be quite risky. Although companies are scaling back on the practice, there are still many big U.S. firms
Podcast Interview: Restricted Stock Units After an Acquisition
Darrow Wealth Management’s Kristin McKenna explains what can happen to restricted stock units (RSUs) after an acquisition during a podcast interview for MyStockOptions.com.
Managing Restricted Stock Units
Updated for 2022. Restricted stock units are equity grants from your employer. When granted, the shares have no tax or income implications as they are