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ESPPs: A Comprehensive Guide

Employer Stock Purchase Plans (ESPPs) are more than a workplace perk. They can be a powerful tool to build wealth and align your financial success with the success of your company. Participating in your company’s ESPP…

By Matthew Nelson
March 31, 2025

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Plan Your Stock Compensation for the Year

Stock compensation can be one of the most rewarding benefits in your role in MedTech, but it also carries complexities that require a careful plan. Whether you’re dealing with restricted stock units (RSUs), stock options, or…

By Matthew Nelson
January 16, 2025

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Decoding Non-Qualified Stock Options Taxation

Imagine your part of a medical device startup and your skills earn you a stash of non-qualified stock options or NSOs as part of your compensation package. Flash forward, the company’s stock takes off, and you’re…

By Jacob LaRue
November 30, 2023

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What are Incentive Stock Options?

Incentive Stock Options (ISOs) are a type of stock option granted to employees by their employers, usually as part of their benefits package. ISOs provide employees with the right to purchase company shares at a specified…

By Jacob LaRue
October 5, 2023

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What Are the Investment Decisions to Consider with RSUs?

Restricted Stock Units or RSUs are an amazing employee benefit. However, there are investment decisions to consider when looking at RSUs. For instance, the tax implications of restricted stock units or liquidity. Be Sure to Read:…

By Jacob LaRue
August 9, 2023

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Should I Hold My RSUs After Vesting?

When deciding whether to hold recently vested Restricted Stock Units or RSUs one needs to carefully consider the pros and cons of doing so. Also, be sure to read the first part in this series “What…

By Jacob LaRue
June 28, 2023

3 Min Read

What are RSUs?

Restricted Stock Units or RSUs are a common way for companies to offer additional pay to their executives, directors, and other key employees in the form of company stock. The 4 Key Components of RSUs: The…

By Jacob LaRue
May 21, 2023

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