Equity Expert Podcast
The NASPP Equity Expert is the go-to podcast for stock plan professionals of all practice areas. From administration to accounting to compliance, it's your opportunity to hear first-hand from the NASPP's in-house experts and guest thought leaders on topics you need to know.
So join us for honest takes on the latest practices and trends, breakdowns on what new regulations mean for your company, and lively conversations on the joys and challenges of working in this unique and often dizzying world of equity compensation.
Episodes
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Alexa! Exercise My Options
October 07, 2019
New technology impacting stock plans and how these developments may affect you and your participants. With Andrew Pickering of Fidelity Investments. -
Financial Planning for Employees
September 25, 2019
Bruce Brumberg, Editor-in-Chief and co-founder of myStockOptions.com discusses financial planning strategies for employees, helping employees to understand their equity awards and what "financial wellness" means. -
Equity Outliers: Are They Really Doing That?
May 23, 2019
Fred Whittlesey of Compensation Venture Group discusses equity compensation outliers, delving into the design, accounting and legal implications of these grants and plans that fall outside the "norm" and get buried in complex narratives in SEC filings. -
Tips for Successful Negotiating
April 15, 2019
Tips for successful negotiating in any situation with Carine Schneider of AST. -
Issues and Mistakes in Counting the Vote
March 13, 2019
Keith Bishop from Allen Matkins discusses common issues and mistakes companies make with shareholder votes. -
Does One Size Fit All? Getting the Most Out of Your Equity Plans
January 29, 2019
Dr. Marshall Vance, PhD, discusses getting the most from your equity plans, how companies can improve plan design and communications to maximize the effectiveness of their plans. Dr. Vance discusses academic research he's conducted relative to equity plans, and what the research reveals. -
The CEO Pay Ratio: One Year Down
December 05, 2018
Discussion of the CEO Pay Ratio after year one of the disclosure and looking towards year two. Guests include Kevin Wells and Stephen Popowski. -
Irrationality, Behavioral Biases, and Award Design
September 05, 2018
Josh Schaffer, Director at Equity Methods, discusses some of the drivers of behavioral economics and finance, and the impact they have on designing incentive programs. -
The Big Four: ESPP Mistakes You Could Be Making (Without Even Knowing It)
January 26, 2018
Find out the four biggest ESPP mistakes you could be making without even knowing it. -
Five Things You Need to Know About W-2 Box 11
January 24, 2018
Barbara Baksa, NASPP Executive Director, talks about the nuances of reporting tax withholding information in Box 11 of Form W-2. -
Hot Topics for 10b5-1 Plans
September 20, 2017
Hot Topics for 10b5-1 Plans with Josh Shek from Morgan Stanley and Stephen Giove from Shearman & Sterling. -
5 ESPP Myths
November 24, 2014
Emily Cervino of Fidelity walks us through some of the common myths surrounding employee stock purchase plans and provides counter-information on why companies should consider an ESPP. -
Interview with Paz Dizon
July 10, 2014
Paz Dizon, a veteran stock plan professional, talks about her years working on the issuer side of equity compensation. What has she learned? What advice would she give to others new to the industry? Listen to find out!