Your Restricted Stock Just Vested: Should You Sell Now or Wait?
August 16, 2022
Restricted stock is a key part of many stock-based compensation plans. Unfortunately, you can’t control when it vests (i.e., becomes yours to keep). When it happens in a down market, it certainly doesn’t feel good. And depending on your industry, your stock may be down a lot more than the market, which feels even worse. […]
3 Common Objections to Exit Planning
August 9, 2022
For many business owners, exit planning does not usually make the to-do list. Not enough time, retirement being many years away, or some other reason – there are plenty of excuses owners cite as to why they have not addressed exit planning. With most business owners reliant on their company’s value to fund retirement, why […]
Are We on the Verge of a Housing Market Correction?
July 28, 2022
After two years of unprecedented growth in the housing market, we are beginning to see signs of cooling. Is this the beginning of a sharp correction? Recession talks are everywhere. The lost wealth effect from market turmoil, rising rates, inflation, and negative consumer sentiment are all bad signs, right? While it’s certainly possible, there is […]
Is Your Business Worth What You Think It Is?
December 14, 2021
We have all been there – you see a nice sports car, fire engine red, and think to yourself, “Wow, what a beautiful car!” What makes it a nice car? Just the way it looks, or does knowing there is a ton of horsepower under the hood also make it desirable? But what if you […]
Retiring Law Partner’s Checklist
October 26, 2021
Congratulations, Counselor, you’ve decided to retire! After a long and distinguished career, it’s time to ride off into the sunset and start enjoying life after the law. So, as a parting gift, we’ve put together this short checklist of things you should do as you prepare for your retirement and separation from your firm. I […]
Business Owners – Is Your Buy-Sell Agreement Ready to Go?
October 19, 2021
When owning a business with others, it is very important to have an up-to-date buy-sell agreement in place. A buy-sell agreement is a legal document that outlines what happens in a business with multiple owners in the event of termination, disability, divorce, or death. Many business owners admit that they either don’t have such a […]
How Financial Professionals Should View Risk During a Pandemic
August 24, 2021
The pandemic changed many aspects of life for financial professionals (private equity professionals, investment bankers, and asset managers). Like many, the future of work, the outlook for their career, and their future travel have all morphed. However, working with many financial professionals on their personal wealth management at the height of the pandemic panic led […]
RainCatching™ Revisited
August 10, 2021
As the economy continues to get back to normal, lawyers are busier than ever. With private equity firms and public company balance sheets brimming with cash, there continues to be historically high M&A and other activities that require the work of lawyers. Given how well many law firms are performing, I thought it would make […]
College Send Off: Stay Informed and Protected
July 13, 2021
Summer feels like it just started, and back-to-school is already around the corner. Whether you are dropping off your fifth child for the first time at college – or your first child for the fifth time – you’re ready for this. You made good decisions along the way and tackled a lot: Filled out your […]
Do You Need Life Insurance for Life?
May 4, 2021
Not everyone needs life insurance. Some of those that do can be handled with simple solutions. Others may be best served by more complex planning. Determining Your Need for Life Insurance Insurance of any kind is simply a transfer of risk. Premiums are payments to shift the financial risk from you to the carrier. Life […]
Fraudulent Unemployment Claims – How To Spot It, Report It, and Protect Your Identity
April 6, 2021
The rise of unemployment and the increase in unemployment benefits resulting from COVID-19 has pathed the way for criminals to take advantage of state governments and their unemployment programs and filing systems, resulting in a significant spike in fraudulent unemployment claims all across the country. Criminals take on innocent people’s identities, using their social security […]
The Importance of a Business Contingency Plan
February 9, 2021
There is no way around it – the life of a business owner is hectic. Constantly worrying about things like revenue growth, product development, and employee retention can be very stressful. Outside of work, there is a desire to allocate remaining time to family, friends, and other important things. This results in many business owners […]