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Equity Compensation
Working at T-Mobile provides a fantastic opportunity to build wealth, not just through your salary, but with valuable benefits like Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). You work hard for your compensation, and you deserve to make informed decisions about it.
But these benefits aren’t as simple as a paycheck. They come with complex tax rules and the challenge of managing a concentrated stock position. Without a clear strategy, you may face unexpected tax consequences or unnecessary financial risk.
A disciplined diversification strategy is key to managing this risk over the long term. We help build custom plans for professionals at major local tech companies, providing targeted advice for T-Mobile employees dealing with concentrated stock positions.
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Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
An RSU, or Restricted Stock Unit, is a form of employee compensation where a company grants units that represent a promise to deliver company stock (or its cash equivalent) to the employee after a vesting period is completed. When the units vest, they are typically taxed as ordinary income based on the stock’s fair market value at that time, and the employee receives the shares.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
An Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) is a company benefit that allows employees to buy shares of company stock at a discount, often with a look-back provision that locks in the lower of the stock price at the beginning or end of a purchase period. Employees typically fund their participation through automatic payroll deductions, with contributions being used to purchase shares at a discount on specified purchase dates.
Vesting Schedule
A vesting schedule for Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) is a timeline that defines when an employee gains ownership of the company shares granted to them.
ESPP Plan Discount
The T-Mobile ESPP discount is the amount an employee saves when purchasing T-Mobile stock (TMUS) through the plan. This is a 15% discount off the stock’s market price.
The T-Mobile ESPP also includes a look-back provision over the 6-month offering period. This feature allows the stock purchase price to be calculated as the lower of the stock’s price at the beginning or end of the 6-month offering period. Then it applies a 15% discount to that lower price, maximizing the employee’s savings and potential profit.
The plan typically has two 6-month offering periods per year, and employees can contribute up to 15% of their salary through payroll deductions.
Navigating Your T-Mobile Benefits
The T-Mobile ESPP can be a great benefit. We help you understand the plan’s features.
Strategic Planning for Your RSUs
When your T-Mobile RSUs vest, they become a part of your investment portfolio. This is a critical moment where smart decisions can make a significant difference. We help you address crucial questions.
Optimizing Your Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
The T-Mobile ESPP can be a great benefit. We help you understand the plan’s features.
Building a Holistic Financial Plan
Your RSUs and ESPP don’t exist in a vacuum. Our goal is to help you integrate the income and stock from your T-Mobile benefits with your larger financial objectives.
As a local financial advisor, we provide context that others may not
- Local Insight: We can help you plan around the high cost of living, navigate the competitive real estate market, and build a plan that works for life in Bellevue, Kirkland, or Seattle.
- Virtual Convenience: We serve clients virtually to fit your busy schedule. Being based right here in the Seattle area means you get the benefit of a local expert—one who understands the T-Mobile culture and Factoria community—without the hassle of a commute.
- Washington State Tax Insight: We have knowledge of Washington’s unique tax laws and can coordinate with your tax professional to create a strategy that is mindful of state regulations, including the capital gains tax.
Generic financial advice may not be suitable when you’re dealing with the specific opportunities and challenges of being a tech professional in the Puget Sound area.
Take Control of Your T-Mobile Benefits
Your T-Mobile compensation is a tool for building your future. You don’t have to navigate the complexities of vesting schedules, tax withholding, and diversification strategies on your own.
While understanding the basics is the first step, applying these concepts to your company’s specific plan is crucial. For example, we offer specialized financial planning for T-Mobile employees to help them navigate their unique benefits.
Schedule your complimentary, no-obligation consultation today to learn how you can make informed decisions about your hard-earned benefits.
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