Tax Planning Strategies for RSU Income
Key Takeaways: Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a form of compensation that can become very valuable when your employer’s stock performs well. The challenge is that the value you see on paper and the amount you…
By Matthew Nelson
May 7, 2026
Charitable Giving Basics
With the end of year coming quickly, I wanted to cover the common questions we get about on charitable giving while there is still time to squeeze some giving in. The topic of charitable giving is…
By Matthew Nelson
November 28, 2025
Charitable Giving: Using a Donor-Advised Fund
When it comes to charitable giving, some strategies are more beneficial (and complex) than others. In a follow up to Charitable Giving Basics I’ll explore how to elevate your charitable giving with a donor-advised fund. This…
By Matthew Nelson
November 28, 2025
Key Retirement Plan Contribution Limits for 2026
Here we are again, it’s close to year end and that means we have some new retirement plan contribution limits to pay attention to heading into 2026. Let’s take a look at what is changing! 401(k)/403(b)/457…
By Matthew Nelson
November 27, 2025
Arctic Wolf: An Employee Stock Options Case Study
Questions you are probably asking yourself if you have stock options from Arctic Wolf: “What the heck are these? What do I do with them? Do they have value?” Today, I am going to break these…
By Jacob LaRue
July 17, 2025
What the One Big Beautiful Bill Means for Your Taxes
On July 4th President Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill. This marked a new era to our nation’s tax code. The bill covers a wide variety of items ranging from government spending to…
By Jacob LaRue
July 10, 2025
Arctic Wolf Stock Options: What You Need to Know
Part of your compensation package at Arctic Wolf may include stock options. However, for employees of private companies like Arctic Wolf, navigating the complexities of stock options can feel daunting. Decisions about whether to exercise options…
By Jacob LaRue
May 22, 2025
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
Tax Reporting for Stock Compensation
Stock compensation comes with a unique set of tax implications that can feel overwhelming. Especially at tax time when you are trying to gather all the reporting forms needed. With the right guidance though, it can…
By Matthew Nelson
March 20, 2025
2025 Tax Preparation Checklist
April is right around the corner! Which means everyone’s favorite chore is as well… gathering everything needed to help file your taxes! Life changes year to year as you accumulate wealth and grow your net worth.…
By Matthew Nelson
February 13, 2025
