THE FINANCIAL COMMUTE
Hosted by Wealth Advisor Chris Galeski, THE FINANCIAL COMMUTE is a weekly podcast that gives the rundown on what's going on in the current market, how it affects you, and what you can do about it – all designed to fit into your commute. Each week Chris welcomes an expert guest, including Morton Wealth advisors, fund managers, and investment analysts, to break down complex financial topics. Our goal for this podcast is to provide you with the tools to help you navigate this challenging environment, leading to a path of more confident investing.
THE FINANCIAL COMMUTE
Stock Options & Strategy: Build Wealth Through Equity Compensation
Equity compensation can be one of the most powerful tools for building wealth — but it’s also one of the most misunderstood. In this episode of THE FINANCIAL COMMUTE, Chris and Mike discuss the ins and outs of equity-based pay, from stock options and RSUs to employee stock purchase plans. Whether you’re negotiating a new offer or trying to make sense of what’s already in your compensation package, their conversation will help you optimize your equity.
Tune in if you're interested in the following:
• The different types of equity compensation: non-qualified stock options, incentive stock options, restricted stock units, and employee stock purchase plans
• How vesting schedules work
• How to optimize equity for taxes