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Our team's perspective on markets, equity compensation, and the planning decisions that come with concentrated wealth.

Markets

Quarterly Market Outlook

Our Investment Team's read on rates, equity markets, and where risk is being priced this quarter.

Q3 2026 · Investment Team
Equity Compensation

10b5-1 Plans: A Practical Guide

What founders and executives need to know before setting up a trading plan — timing, disclosure, and common pitfalls.

August 2026 · Wealth Management
Liquidity

Understanding Secondary Sales

How pre-IPO secondary transactions work, who can participate, and what to weigh before selling private stock.

July 2026 · Wealth Management
Tax Planning

QSBS: What Qualifies, What Doesn't

A plain-language walkthrough of Qualified Small Business Stock exclusions and the recordkeeping they require.

June 2026 · Tax Strategy
Risk Management

Hedging a Concentrated Position

Options overlays, exchange funds, and other tools for managing single-stock risk without triggering a taxable sale.

May 2026 · Investment Team
Estate Planning

Gifting Pre-Liquidity Equity

Why timing matters when gifting or transferring private company shares ahead of a liquidity event.

April 2026 · Estate Strategy
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