Our Corporate & Executive Services team supports entrepreneurs and executives as they navigate equity compensation, employer stock holdings, concentrated positions, and unique liquidity needs.
Our Capabilities: Corporate & Executive Services
Questions to Consider
Do you have a concentrated stock position or positions?
Are you looking to monetize your stock?
Do you need a Rule 144 or 10b5-1 trading plan?
If you are an entrepreneur or executive looking to make an informed decision about your equity compensation, employer stock holdings, concentrated positions, or unique liquidity needs, we have the resources, experience, and expertise to help.
We lead with custom strategies which include:
Monetization Strategies
- Sales of control and restricted stock
- Rule 10b5-1 trading plans
- Stock option exercise financing
- Block trades and open markets
Diversification Strategies
- Options Overlay Strategies
- Zero Premium Collars
- Exchange Funds
Additional services range from corporate executive education such as equity and option analysis, deferred compensation review, and assistance in reviewing employment and retirement agreements to corporate share repurchases and corporate cash management.
We are able to integrate these solutions into your larger wealth management plan, bringing the vast resources of William Blair to you.
Client Story
William Blair’s Corporate & Executive Services (CES) team received a $100M cash management referral which has since evolved into several rounds of funding over the past few years. We worked with a Willliam Blair wealth advisor to create the initial proposal and to respond to subsequent mandates, giving the company the competitive rates and liquidity options it was looking for. The company then referred us to one of their investors for a trading opportunity of 500,000 shares. Our team helped the investor open and set up their accounts and transfer and sell the shares through open market orders and block trades, while delivering transparent and competitive pricing. The investor then turned to William Blair’s Private Wealth Management to manage his personal assets. Additional opportunities included the request to exercise and sell stock options after a board member exit.
In addition, company executives participated in William Blair’s Annual Growth Stock Conference where our team facilitated meetings with our advisors and we hosted a teach-in with their CEO. These integrated solutions in the service of one company and its executives demonstrate the expertise, resources, and experience we can offer to support your complex needs.
Resources
Corporate & Executive Services Brochure
We offer a comprehensive suite of services to corporate and institutional investors.
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Single Stock Risk Management
Concentrated equity positions occur when a significant portion of an investor’s wealth is tied to the stock of a single company.
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10b5-1 Plans
Company stock often represents a significant portion of the wealth owned by corporate executives and their families, creating the need for a sound diversification strategy.
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Please contact your William Blair wealth advisor or Don Yeomans at William Blair for more information.