RSU & Stock Options: Financial Planning for Tech, Aerospace & Defense Professionals

Navigating Your Equity Compensation With Confidence


As SEC-registered fiduciaries serving aerospace, defense, technology, AI, and semiconductor professionals at companies including SpaceX, Anduril, Raytheon, Tesla, NVIDIA, OpenAI, AMD, Blue Origin, Waymo, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Apple, Meta, Broadcom, Oracle, Databricks, and other leading tech firms, we provide specialized guidance on equity compensation including RSUs, stock options (ISOs and NSOs), ESPP, and private company shares. Our fiduciary obligation requires us to put your interests first in all decisions regarding equity compensation strategy, tax planning (including AMT and 83(b) elections), liquidity events, tender offers, buybacks, and IPOs.



Who We Serve


Services are focused on individuals and families in the aerospace, defense, and technology sectors whose compensation and wealth are closely tied to company equity. This often includes:​


  • Engineers, managers, and executives with RSUs, ISOs/NSOs, ESPP, or other equity awards at public or private companies
  • Employees and shareholders preparing for potential liquidity events, tenders, buybacks, or future IPOs
  • Households managing concentrated stock positions alongside retirement, cash flow, and family goals
  • Select business owners and retirees with equity holdings, stock options, or similar incentives
  • We primarily serve clients in Newport Beach, La Jolla, and throughout Southern California—including Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, and San Francisco—as well as other select jurisdictions where properly registered or exempt from registration.



Disciplined Investment & Equity Compensation Management


The wealth management approach integrates portfolio construction, equity compensation analysis, risk management, and ongoing monitoring so that equity awards support long‑term goals rather than drive them.​


  • Equity compensation review and strategy - Evaluate grant documents, vesting schedules, and liquidity windows for RSUs, options, ESPP, and private company equity to understand risk, cash flow, and tax implications in the context of a broader plan.​
  • Asset allocation and portfolio construction - Build diversified portfolios that incorporate concentrated company stock and illiquid holdings, tailored to time horizon, risk tolerance, and liquidity needs.​
  • Scenario analysis and liquidity planning - Model potential outcomes around exercising options, selling RSUs, participating in buybacks or tenders, or holding pre‑IPO shares, including estimated tax impacts and diversification paths.​
  • Ongoing monitoring and rebalancing - Monitor portfolios and equity positions over time, adjusting allocations and diversification strategies as vesting, 409A valuations, tender offers, or market conditions change.​
  • Coordination with tax and legal professionals - When requested, planning may be coordinated with a client’s CPA and attorney to help address AMT exposure, Section 83(b) considerations, estate planning, and related issues tied to equity holdings.​