Blog Posts for Independent Women

Understanding Stock Option Vesting: A Guide for Pharma Executives’ Retirement Written by Hazel Secco Do you feel a bit lost when it comes to your stock options? You’re definitely not alone. Navigating stock option vesting can be tricky, but it’s an essential part of your overall compensation. Getting a clear understanding of how it all works… Read More »Resources

What Happens To My Equity Compensation When I’m Laid Off Written by Hazel Secco The life sciences industry has been going through a wave of layoffs, leaving many professionals feeling uncertain about their financial future. If you’re facing the possibility of a job loss in the biotech sector, you might be worried about what will… Read More »Resources

How to Maximize Your ESPP Benefits as a Pharma Executive Written by Hazel Secco Are you a pharma executive looking to maximize your employee benefits? Your Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) might be a hidden gem waiting to boost your overall financial health. ESPPs offer a unique opportunity to invest in your company’s stock at… Read More »Resources

Written by Hazel Secco Americans 65 years of age and older face a number of choices when it comes to medicare healthcare coverage. We look at the top considerations. Medicare is available to virtually all U.S. citizens and legal residents 65 years of age and over who have previously worked and paid U.S. taxes or… Read More »Resources

A Woman’s Guide to Retirement Planning with Equity Compensation Written by Hazel Secco, CFP ®, CDFA ® Equity compensation can be a game-changer for many women in executive roles, but let’s be honest—it can also feel overwhelming. Trying to navigate stock options, RSUs, and performance shares while juggling other financial goals, like maxing out your… Read More »Resources

Tax Planning Explained In Plain English By Hazel Secco, CFP ®, CDFA ® Planning for taxes in retirement is not something that intuitively comes to mind when you are looking at your nest egg. People often think about their taxes when it’s time to pay them or when they are surprised by an unexpected tax… Read More »Resources