7 Ways to Manage Concentrated Stock Positions
What is a Concentrated Stock Position? If one stock makes up more than 10% of your overall asset allocation, it’s probably too much. A diversified
Insights from Kristin McKenna CFP®, a nationally recognized expert in employee stock options and equity compensation. Articles cover a range of topics about employer stock, such as exercising options, tax planning strategies, Section 1202, considerations during a lock-up, and what to do with the proceeds. The blog also discusses liquidity events such as IPOs, mergers, or acquisitions and what happens to stock 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.
What is a Concentrated Stock Position? If one stock makes up more than 10% of your overall asset allocation, it’s probably too much. A diversified
Selling Stock When Your IPO Lockup Expires If you have stock or options at a private company that’s going public, it’s important to get a
Whether you work for a private company about to IPO or one that’s recently gone public, you may wonder what that means for employees and
If you have incentive stock options, you’ve probably heard of the alternative minimum tax (AMT). Essentially, the alternative minimum tax is a prepayment of taxes.
Is exercising stock options right before a company goes public a good idea? With SpaceX, OpenAI, Anthropic, and others set to go public in 2026,
If you invested in a startup or small business (founders, employee exercise of stock options, business owner), you need to know about qualified small business
Rule 10b5-1 allows insiders to create pre-arranged trading plans as a way to remain compliant when managing their stock compensation. When structured properly, a 10b5-1
As a startup or private company employee, you may have the option to participate in a tender offer from your employer. Accepting a tender offer
For individuals with stock-based compensation, an 83(b) election has the potential to greatly reduce taxes on stock options or restricted stock. When you purchase unvested
What happens to employee stock options or equity compensation if you leave the company? Before giving notice, understand how vested and unvested stock options and