q3 2026 market outlook

    Q3 2026 Market Outlook

    Q2 of 2026 is shaping up better than we expected in our 2026 market outlook. Despite the noise around the globe and here in the U.S., based on CNBC-reported data, the S&P 500 is sitting roughly…

    By Matthew Finley
    June 16, 2026

    4 Min Read
    What Boston Scientific Employees Need to Know About Their Financial Benefits

    What Boston Scientific Employees Need to Know About Their Financial Benefits

    Boston Scientific’s compensation package is one of the strongest in MedTech. Between the 401(k) match, the ESPP, the disability benefits, and the equity programs, there is a real opportunity to build wealth here. There is also…

    By Matthew Nelson
    June 12, 2026

    8 Min Read
    What Happens to Your Stock Compensation When You Leave Your Job

    What Happens to Your Stock Compensation When You Leave Your Job

    Key Takeaways: Leaving a job can make stock compensation feel much less theoretical. Awards that once sat quietly in a portal may suddenly involve forfeiture rules, exercise deadlines, tax decisions, trading limits, and paperwork that needs…

    By Matthew Nelson
    May 12, 2026

    8 Min Read
    When Should You Sell RSUs? What to Consider Before You Decide

    When Should You Sell RSUs? What to Consider Before You Decide

    Key Takeaways:  Restricted stock units (RSUs) can be one of the most valuable parts of your pay, but they also create a decision that many employees do not fully think through until shares have already vested.…

    By Matthew Nelson
    May 11, 2026

    8 Min Read
    How RSUs work and what it means for tax planning

    How RSUs Work (and What They Mean for Your Taxes)

    Key Takeaways:  How RSUs Work at a High Level RSUs are a promise from your employer to deliver company shares in the future if you meet the terms of the plan. They are a form of…

    By Matthew Nelson
    May 8, 2026

    8 Min Read
    Tax Planning Strategies for RSU Income

    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

    8 Min Read
    Image of Partner and Financial Advisor Matthew Finley with text stating Global Iranian Conflict from the desk of Matthew Finley, CFP® to highlight the blog post.

    Global Iranian Conflict: What It Means for Your Portfolio

    We are now 24 days into the Iranian conflict, and while there are signs of a potential resolution, nothing is certain as of this writing. As with any major global event, our first step is to…

    By Matthew Finley
    March 25, 2026

    4 Min Read
    Image of Partner and Financial Advisor Matthew Finley with text stating Q2 2026 Market Outlook from the desk of Matthew Finley, CFP® to highlight the blog post.

    Q2 2026 Market Outlook

    Q2 of 2026 is shaping up much like we expected in our 2026 market outlook. We anticipated a generally constructive backdrop. With a market that earned the right to “chop around,” and an economy that leans…

    By Matthew Finley
    March 12, 2026

    3 Min Read
    Image of a man working at a computer with a screen behind him to embody an employee with equity compensation looking for information on an IPO.

    Going Public: What Employees Really Need to Know About Their Equity Compensation

    An initial public offering (IPO) marks an exciting time for employees at private companies, representing a potential “payday” and the opportunity to see the company they helped build receive a public valuation. But it can also…

    By Matthew Nelson
    February 23, 2026

    5 Min Read

    2025 in Review: What’s Ahead for Investors in 2026?

    Markets don’t move in straight lines, and 2025 proved that once again. In this episode, Matt sits down with Matthew Finley to walk through their 2026 Market Outlook and what investors should realistically expect in the year ahead.

    By Matthew Nelson
    January 8, 2026

    2 Min Read