As an incentive to motivate hard-working key employees, private employers can issue phantom stock, also known as “shadow stock,” as equity compensation. While the value of these phantom shares will rise and fall in line with the company’s stock, the employee will not gain any actual ownership over the company or minority shareholder rights.
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What is Phantom Equity and How is it Used?
By David Grau Jr. on Jun 14, 2022 6:47:46 AM
Topics: Equity Compensation
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How Does Equity Compensation Work?
By David Grau Jr. on Feb 22, 2022 4:00:35 PM
Companies offer a wide range of employee compensation methods. Generous salaries, healthcare plans, and PTO are among the most common, but many companies also offer compensation that doubles as an incentive for high performance and long-term commitment. Equity compensation is just one example — but it takes a lot of different forms that are worth exploring.
Topics: Equity Compensation
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Leveraging Your Growth: Equity Compensation Strategies for Advisors
By David Grau Jr. on Mar 15, 2016 9:50:27 AM
Most financial advisors are aware that a succession plan is important to their business and clients. Based on the last study done by InvestmentNews in 2012, 94% of respondents acknowledged the need for a plan, yet only 7% of those respondents actually had a plan.