Compensation and Stock Options
Security in a Changing World
You don’t punch a time clock, and your income isn’t just a paycheck. Executive and consultant compensation is a financially complex proposition these days, particularly when equities are involved. To ensure that you are adequately rewarded for your performance, and that you make the most of those rewards, Clark Nuber offers our expertise in these areas.
Equity Compensation
We can play an integral role in negotiating the equity, stock option, or restricted stock portion of your employment or consulting contract, helping you to decide whether Restricted Stock, Incentive or Non-Qualified Stock Options, Phantom Stock, or Deferred Compensation is the best fit for your personal situation. Clark Nuber takes special care to ensure that you and your family will be protected if your employment situation changes unexpectedly.
Stock Option and Restricted Stock Advice
Exercising stock options in the wrong tax year can have disastrous financial results—results which can be prevented with proper planning. We can analyze all the “what-if” scenarios for exercising your options, including reverse vesting, filing an 83(b) election for restricted stock, or receiving a profits interest from a Limited Liability Company.
Hedging Strategies
We independently evaluate various transactions or strategies which are designed to reduce risk in a concentrated stock position. Clark Nuber professionals can counsel you on the pros and cons of forward exchange contracts, zero cost dollars, covered calls, and exchange funds, as well as "shop the market" to ensure that you are receiving the best pricing.