Should You Exercise Stock Options During a Pre-IPO Window?
Is exercising stock options right before a company goes public a good idea? Employees with pre-IPO incentive or non-qualified stock options often wonder if they
Category: Sudden Wealth
Financial planning and investment insights tailored to individuals expecting sudden wealth from company stock options, sale of a business, inheritance, or trust fund distribution. Develop a strategy to make the most of the windfall and design an investment plan going forward. If you’re expecting a lump sum from an inheritance, sale of a business, trust, or stock options after an IPO, you’ll want to get a plan in place to best utilize your sudden wealth. An unexpected windfall can change your life.
Selling a Business? Brokers Share Tips on How to Maximize the Sale Price
The sale of a business marks a major life event. It’s emotional, stressful, and exciting all at the same time. And unfortunately, it’s often a
Managing Sudden Wealth
There are many ways individuals become suddenly wealthy. Depending on the nature of the windfall, planning opportunities and considerations will vary. For example, the tax
Financial Planning for a Divorce
There are many financial planning considerations before, during, and after a divorce. A key part of the process from a financial standpoint is dividing the
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
Massachusetts ‘Millionaires’ Tax Applies to Sudden Wealth Events
Taxachusetts is back. In November 2022, proponents of the Massachusetts ‘millionaires’ tax (question 1) won their bid to nearly double the income tax rate on
Frozen IPO Market Reveals Dangers of Pre-IPO Exercising & Pre-Spending a Windfall
The Instacart IPO is on hold…again. What should employees with stock options do when their employer’s IPO stalls? In truth, best practices around an IPO
What’s The Best Thing To Do With Inherited Money?
There are lots of ways to spend an inheritance. But just because you have options, doesn’t mean they’re all good options. After receiving an inheritance
IRS Wants to Change the Inherited IRA Distribution Rules
UPDATE: On October 7th, 2022, the IRS released Notice 2022-53 announcing final regulations will be forthcoming and will apply (at earliest) to the 2023 distribution year. Individuals
Developing an Exit Strategy for Stock Options in a Down Market
Stocks are down this year, pretty much across the board. Unfortunately, there are some companies that won’t survive the downturn. Even for the ones that