Rule 10b5-1 trading plans are prearranged plans for selling and/or buying company stock under SEC rules. This provides an affirmative defense against charges of insider trading if the employee trades stock while they possess Material Nonpublic Information (MNPI). Many companies now either require or strongly encourage their executives and key employees to set up 10b5-1 […]
Two Dashboard Tutorials Video #1 provides a brief overview of the StockOpter valuation and risk analysis Dashboards. It includes information on access, navigation, structure and features. *Click the full screen icon in the lower right corner of each player for a larger view. Video #2 dives into each individual Dashboard to help users to […]
The following article was written by financial advisor John Olsen about 15 years ago. At the time, the stock market like now had been hit with a substantial correction. Company stock and option holdings had lost considerable value and many recipients believed the loss was permanent. However, we all know the stock market recovered leading […]
Financial advisors with executive clients that receive employer stock and option grants need to understand 10b5-1 trading plans. The following 10b5-1 Overview from the myStockOptions.com Blog provides an introduction to these trading plans. However, in addition to understanding the basics, advisors also need to be able to identify appropriate exercise and sell price targets and […]
Fee compression has become a major challenge for the wealth management industry. This video explains why financial advisors now need to provide clients with specialized and sophisticated advice instead of just portfolio management. One such discipline is assisting clients that receive stock-based compensation from their employers. Here’s how financial advisors can beat fee compression and […]
By James Miller from Wealth Solutions Report StockOpter Software CEO Explains the Need for Advice on Options and Restricted Shares, How to Structure the Advice and How to Use That Skill to Prospect for Clients. Years ago, I bought a car based on a spreadsheet a friend created and used for his own car purchase. […]
By Bruce Brumberg, JD in Forbes.com Stock-price volatility and market declines can rattle anyone—especially this time. Between the market lows of 2008–2009 and the recent market shocks caused by the pandemic and inflation, many employees with stock options and restricted stock units (RSUs) saw only rising stock prices. For many of you, the recent market […]
This webinar on employee stock option exercise strategies for financial advisors was sponsored by myStockOptions.com. Click here for access to the presentation slides, webinar recording and for CE credits. The webinar features a panel of experienced stock option planning specialists, and the agenda included: Stock option fundamentals, including a review of taxation NQSO vs ISO: […]
The following slide set is from a CFP continuing education credit session presented at the 2022 Technology Tools for Today (T3) conference in Denton, Texas. By: Bill Dillhoefer, CEO Net Worth Strategies, Inc. T3 Conference 2022 Presentation CFP CE
This 8-minute video for financial advisors provides a walk thru of the StockOpter.com platform for helping clients get the most out of their company stock and option positions. StockOpter enables advisors to: Attract and engage stock plan recipients Efficiently manage client equity compensation holdings Generate and justify AUM or planning fees Help clients make timely […]
