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Stock Options & Strategy: Build Wealth Through Equity Compensation

Stock Options & Strategy: Build Wealth Through Equity Compensation

Update: 2025-06-10
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Equity compensation can be one of the most powerful tools for building wealth — but it’s also one of the most misunderstood. In this episode of THE FINANCIAL COMMUTE, Chris and Mike discuss the ins and outs of equity-based pay, from stock options and RSUs to employee stock purchase plans. Whether you’re negotiating a new offer or trying to make sense of what’s already in your compensation package, their conversation will help you optimize your equity.

Tune in if you're interested in the following:

• The different types of equity compensation: non-qualified stock options, incentive stock options, restricted stock units, and employee stock purchase plans

• How vesting schedules work

• How to optimize equity for taxes

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Stock Options & Strategy: Build Wealth Through Equity Compensation

Stock Options & Strategy: Build Wealth Through Equity Compensation

Chris Galeski