Executive
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You are completely invested in your company – which is both inspiring and terrifying. Your emotions are invested right along with your time and energy. As a business executive, your wealth is invested, too, in…
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If you’ve been juggling your work life, family life, and financial life, you’re not alone. Cognitive dissonance can be both ironically humorous and deeply unsettling depending on how long you think about it. As a…
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By Michael Torney, CFP, J.D., LL.M. Stock options often make up an attractive component of a senior-level executive’s pay. At most large companies, options are awarded annually as an incentive to help the company meet its…
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By Wesley Sebacher, CFP® Managing healthcare and dependent care expenses can be a significant financial burden for many individuals and families. However, by leveraging the benefits of a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA) or…
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By Michael Torney, CFP, J.D., LL.M. It’s not unusual for corporate executives to have a lot of their wealth tied to the success of their employer. Not only do they earn a paycheck from their employer,…
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By Michael Torney, CFP, J.D., LL.M. Executives who have worked for one company during much of their career can accumulate a significant amount of company stock in their 401(k)-retirement plan. Executives in this situation who are…
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By Wesley Sebacher, CFP® Equity compensation comes in many forms, whether it is restricted stock grants, incentive stock options, stock appreciation rights, etc. Incorporated in the compensation are specific terms as to how each form of…
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By Michael Torney, CFP, J.D., LL.M. For individuals or couples earning a high income this year, it’s important to determine not only how to allocate your earnings to maximize investments, but also to reduce taxes.…
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By Michael Torney, CFP, J.D., LL.M. Stock appreciation rights (SARs) are a type of equity compensation award. They give an executive the right to compensation based on the difference between the company’s stock price on a…
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By Wesley Sebacher, CFP® For many professionals, compensation becomes increasingly more sophisticated. And without the proper planning, it’s easy for anyone to misunderstand the tax implications and what actions to take with their equity compensation.…
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By Michael Torney, CFP, J.D., LL.M. Key executives at privately-owned or public companies may receive shares of stock in their employer. Sometimes the shares of stock are synthetic stock, otherwise known as “phantom stock”. This kind…
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By Michael Torney, CFP, J.D., LL.M. Incentive Stock Options (ISOs) are the right to buy shares of company stock at a fixed price; this price must not be lower than the actual fair market value of…
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By Michael Torney, CFP, J.D., LL.M. Successful executives often receive various forms of compensation in addition to their salaries and bonuses. Their employers will often provide stock awards or the opportunity to participate in various long-term…
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By Michael Torney, CFP, J.D., LL.M. Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and Restricted Stock Awards (RSAs) can be valuable parts of an executive’s overall compensation package and wealth building strategy. Both are eventually grants of company stock…
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By Michael Torney, CFP, J.D., LL.M. Many of my clients donate money to their favorite charities. I understand their passion. My wife and I are avid, long-time supporters of The Muny – St. Louis’ outdoor theater…