Category: Stock Compensation Planning

Understanding AMT: What Women Leaders with ISOs Need to Know

It’s exciting to see more women building wealth through ownership, not just income. But with that opportunity comes…

Are You on Track for the Life You Want? Making the Most of Your Peak Earning Years

Key Points: You’ve worked hard to get here. You’re earning more than you ever have before. And yet,…

Should You Take That Next Role? A Financial Checklist for Career Moves

If you’re a woman in leadership, especially in fast-paced fields like tech or pharma, a career move is…

What to Do with a Windfall: RSU Vesting, Bonus Season, and Big Raises

With a clear, intentional plan, your windfall can create greater freedom, reduce stress, and move you closer to…

Should You Sell or Hold? Crafting a Plan for Vested RSUs

RSUs can be a valuable form of compensation, especially in industries like tech and pharma, but they also…

Tax Season Is Over – Now the Real Planning Begins: A Month-by-Month Guide for High-Earning Women in Leadership

Tax season may be behind us, but for high-earning women in leadership, the real opportunity to take control…

Underwater Stock Options: What They Mean for You – And What to Do Next

One of the most common consequences of a market downturn is the emergence of underwater stock options—when your…

Home Stock Syndrome™: Why Holding Onto Your Company Stock Might Be Riskier Than You Think

Introduction Most of us don’t think twice about trimming down concentrated risk in our portfolios—unless it’s our own company stock….

Stock Option Vesting: The Professional Woman’s Guide to Retirement Planning

Written by Hazel Secco, CFP®, CDFA® Introduction It’s no secret that women are underrepresented in senior leadership roles.  Despite…

What Happens To My Equity Compensation When I’m Laid Off

What Happens To My Equity Compensation When I’m Laid Off Written by Hazel Secco The life sciences industry…