Could your career use a boost? Participating in a mentor relationship—as either mentor or mentee—might be just what you need. Learn about the benefits mentorship offers to both mentor and mentee, as well as what you can do to make sure you are getting the most out of the relationship.Host: Barbara Baksa, Executive Director, NASPPGuest: Stacie Hoffmeister, Executive Director and Head of Wealth Management Home Office Talent and Diversity, Morgan StanleyEpisode Notes:Stacie's background and career path (1:38)Digression on advantages of majoring in English (4:27)Why mentorship is a valuable part of learning and development (5:13)Why new professionals should participate in a mentorship program (8:52)How mentorship can be particularly helpful for individuals who work in stock compensation (10:27)How mentors benefit from their participation (11:27)What mentees can do to ensure they get the most out of the relationship (14:13)What the mentor's role is (19:20)What pre-work can be helpful to ensure that meetings are productive (23:00)Stacie's advice for anyone participating in the Women Leading in Equity mentor program (29:50)Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Women Leading in EquityAbout Our Guest:Breakthrough innovation, world class learning experiences and cutting edge approaches to D&I define how Stacie Hoffmeister creates value for Morgan Stanley’s Wealth Management employees.  Stacie specializes in driving transformation and growth for already high achieving individuals, helping them step up into their next level greatness.  Stacie brings together brand management expertise, the power of positive psychology science, and an entrepreneurial style.  Her career includes story development at major motion picture studios TriStar and 20th Century Fox, followed by over a decade of global brand management at Unilever, Coty, and Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy.  Mid-career, Stacie discovered her calling as a talent development and diversity leader.  She founded and ran a leadership development company for several years and pioneered programs around the world for Google and other tech giants.  Stacie believes that a growth mindset and inclusion are core leadership competencies.Stacie holds a BA in English Literature from Columbia University and an MBA from NYU, which she earned during nights and weekends while maintaining full-time employment in brand management.  Stacie also has an International Coach Federation accredited positive psychology coach certification in individual and group coaching.  Stacie resides in Scarsdale, New York with her two children Ava (14) and Roman (11).  She is a yogi, gardener and sailor.  She is a board member of the nonprofit Rocking the Boat, which teaches sailing and environmental science to the youth of the South Bronx.  Racial justice is a value around which Stacie’s life and work are organized.  The mantras Keep Learning and Advance Equity are her guiding lights.Support the show

Remote work is here to stay. Do you know where your employees are and how their movements impact compliance with various local, state and country specific requirements? What about things like benefits, internet security, and employee safety? With many factors on the table, we discuss 5 things for employers to have on their radar when it comes to remote worker movements.Host: Jennifer Namazi, Content Director, NASPPGuest: Marlene Zobayan, Partner, Rutlen AssociatesEpisode Notes: Myths and realities around employer responsibility to track mobile employees (1:35)When can an employer no longer claim ignorance about employee movements?  (3:39)Beyond tax compliance: other considerations when remote workers are on the move (8:25)Double taxation, double reporting, and double withholding in mobility situations (12:27)Why companies should implement a remote work policy now (16:50)Handling compliance issues when an employer didn't know an employee was mobile (21:34)Prediction on state tax authority reactions to remote worker mobility (23:19)Resources mentioned in this episode:Modern Mobility: Multijurisdictional Tax Compliance in the Age of COVID-19 and Remote Working (NASPP Advisor Newsletter)State Mobility Issues for Equity Compensation Professionals (Article)About our Guest:Marlene Zobayan is a partner of Rutlen Associates LLC. She has over twenty years of international tax and benefits experience, including global equity plans, mobile employee taxation, global compensation and benefits. She provides a holistic and proactive range of services to her clients, including global equity plan design, tax reviews and tax optimization, assistance with local approvals and filings, communications, and designing administrative processes. She is a regular speaker and author on global stock plan and rewards issues.Prior to joining Rutlen Associates, Marlene was the practice leader on the West Coast for Deloitte Tax's Global Rewards group and managed their news alerts for global equity plan changes.Marlene has a Physics degree from Oxford University; she is a member of the U.K. Association of Tax Technicians, a US Enrolled Agent and Certified Equity Professional. Having previously chaired the Advisory Board, Marlene now sits on the Curriculum Committee of the Certified Equity Professional Institute. Like this episode? Subscribe to the podcast to receive notifications about new episodes. Support the show

Hear a chapter president's insights on leading a chapter and contributing to his local stock plan community.Host: Jennifer Namazi, Content Director, NASPPGuest: John Barringer, Executive Wealth PlanningAbout our Guest:I’m a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ with over 30 years of experience in the investment and wealth management industry. I specialize in helping high net worth executives and executives at public companies with investment management, retirement planning and risk management. I am also a contributing editor at MyStockOptions.com, the leading provider of web-based educational content and tools for stock options, restricted stock units, performance shares, stock appreciation rights and employee stock purchase plans. The website specializes in making complex stock compensation topics clearly understandable and relatable. I have been a member of the Advisory Board since the initial launch of the site in 2000.After graduating from University of Colorado Boulder, I started my career in financial services. I spent several successful years at Morgan Stanley as a Branch Manager, Financial Advisor and an Executive Financial Services (EFS) Director. However, I knew financial planning was where I wanted to be…and in 2015, I founded Executive Wealth Planning.Based in Greenwood Village, Colorado, Executive Wealth Planning specializes in providing investment and retirement consulting as well as asset management services for employees and executives of public companies. Our mission is to help you maximize the value of your employee benefits package including your stock options, deferred compensation and equity compensation. We offer professional advice to help make you comfortable with your financial choices and fully understand the value of your compensation package.Whether you’re investing to build wealth, protect your family or preserve your assets, our personalized service focuses your needs, wants and long-term goals. After we learn more about you, we’ll help you identify the personal finance strategies that can improve your lifestyle today and provide the foundation for a sound (maybe even early) retirement in the years ahead.When I’m not in the office, I enjoy spending time outside-road cycling and downhill skiing. I’m also a founding member and former President of the National Association of Stock Plan Professionals Denver Chapter. I am a member of the Global Equity Organization (GEO), the National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO) and the Financial Planning Association (FPA). Like this episode? Subscribe to the podcast to receive notifications about new episodes. Support the show

Host: Jennifer Namazi, Content Director, NASPPGuest: Barbara Baksa, Executive Director, NASPPData from the NASPP/Deloitte Consulting 2020 Domestic Stock Plan Administration Survey identifies trends in insider trading compliance.Episode Notes: Overview: How are companies approaching insider trading compliance? (2:16)Are insiders using captive/designated brokers for their trades? (4:05)Trends in Rule 10b5-1 plans (8:36)Blackout periods: who is subject to them? (15:06)Prohibited/permitted transactions during a trading blackout (19:21)Length of trading blackout period (23:47)SEC reporting for insiders: who has primary responsibility? (26:54)Resources mentioned in this episode:2020 Domestic Stock Plan Administration Survey (NASPP/Deloitte Consulting)2020 Domestic Stock Plan Administration Survey Executive Summary (NASPP/Deloitte Consulting)4 Trends in Trading Blackout Periods (NASPP Blog)Top Trends: Plan Administration, ESPPs, Ownership Guidelines, Insider Trading Compliance (NASPP Webcast)Like this episode? Subscribe to the podcast to receive notifications about new episodes. Support the show

Leveraging data from the NASPP/Deloitte Consulting 2020 Domestic Stock Plan Administration Survey, this episode highlights trends in staffing and placement of the stock administration function, telework, excess tax withholding and education formats.Host: Jennifer Namazi, Content Director, NASPPGuest: Barbara Baksa, Executive Director, NASPPEpisode Notes: Where is the Stock Administration function typically housed within an organization? (3:47)Staffing Stock Administration in house: number of dedicated personnel (5:58)Telework trends (10:13)Excess tax withholding: how many companies are doing it? (14:06)Education trends and the role of the in-person presentation (19:40)Resources mentioned in this episode:5 Trends in Stock Administration Staffing and Practices (NASPP Blog)Top Trends: Plan Administration, ESPPs, Ownership Guidelines, Insider Trading Compliance (NASPP Webcast)Administrator's Corner: Multigenerational Communications (The NASPP Advisor)Communication in the Multi-Generational Workforce (NASPP Blog)  Like this episode? Subscribe to the podcast to receive notifications about new episodes. Support the show

This episode explores some of the standard and creative choices companies have in adapting, insulating and optimizing equity awards for stock market declines.Host: Jennifer Namazi, Content Director, NASPPGuest: Nathan O'Connor, Managing Director, Equity MethodsEpisode Notes: Trends and observations of an unprecedented 2020 (2:06)How equity compensation has grown in relevance this year (7:48)Key considerations companies face in restoring broken incentives (9:20)The mechanics of restoring incentives and 3 choices available (12:53)What is "discretion" and how is it different from modifying an award? (14:17)Exploring different flavors and varieties of award modifications (22:22)Thoughts on relatives performance equity and it's place in executive compensation (30:29)Predicting the future of the equity compensation landscape (32:12)Resources mentioned in this episode:Optimizing Equity Awards in a Down Market (NASPP Blog)Modifications and Discretion FAQ (Equity Methods)About our Guest: Nathan O'Connor is a Managing Director at Equity Methods, a consultancy that helps hundreds of public and private companies model, value and account for equity compensation and other complex securities. As the first point of contact for prospective clients, Nathan brings over a decade of quantitative consulting experience to bear in collaborating with the Valuation, Reporting, and HR Advisory practices within Equity Methods to ensure that prospective clients’ needs are met. As a liaison between the company and the broader compensation community, he shares best practices at industry events throughout the country and through publishing technical articles. Prior to his current role, Nathan served as the national valuation practice leader at Equity Methods, where he oversaw all client delivery, operations, and R&D in support of more than 400 public and private clients, in addition to directly serving the compensation consultants and senior executives of several Fortune 50 companies.A technician at heart, Nathan is a Certified SAS Base Programmer who has taught core finance topics in the University of Arizona’s MBA program and internal derivatives workshops at Equity Methods. He holds a B.A. in International Relations from Purdue University, an M.B.A. in Derivative Securities from the Quinlan School of Business at Loyola University Chicago, and an M.S. in Finance (PhD ABD) from the Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona. He previously served on the Board of the Las Vegas NASPP as Program Chair and the Phoenix Chapter of the NASPP as Secretary. Currently, Nathan serves as a Chapter Leader of the Arizona Chapter of Financial Executives International and an Advisory Board Member of the Certified Equity Professional Institute.Support the show

NASPP's Jenn Namazi shares 6 tips she personally uses to get the most out of a virtual conference. Whether you are planning to attend your first event, or are a seasoned virtual veteran, these tips are bound to enhance your experience.Host: Jennifer Namazi, Content Director, NASPP Episode Notes: Jenn shares interesting data on the future of video and virtual conference engagement (1:17)Scheduling your must-attend sessions (4:03)Prioritizing attendance while juggling other demands at work and home (4:34)Removing the distractions that threaten to divert your attention (5:34)The importance of reflection and decompressing after a day of conference events (6:18)Networking and socializing (7:40)Leveraging one of the biggest virtual conference perks (9:05) Resources mentioned in this episode:#NASPPVirtual (information about this year's Virtual NASPP Conference) With 60+ sessions featuring over 100 speakers across stock plan domains, exciting keynotes, and plenty of interactive opportunities, NASPP Virtual is the must-attend equity event of the year. No need for FOMO (fear of missing out) over a session - a huge perk is that all sessions will be available on-demand through the end of September. You can attend the entire conference (binge watch in your pajamas if you want) or pick and choose what works best for you.Like this episode? Subscribe to the podcast to receive notifications about new episodes.  Support the show

This episode explores employee mobility situations arising from impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Host: Jennifer Namazi, Content Director, NASPPGuest: Marlene Zobayan, Partner, Rutlen AssociatesEpisode Notes: What overall impacts has the COVID-19 pandemic had on mobility? (3:06)Three different mobility situations resulting from the pandemic (4:14)The challenges created by unforeseen mobility situations (6:50)Are there any exemptions for employees caught in these mobility situations? (8:40)Have any U.S. states issued guidance? (13:44)What should companies be doing about COVID-19 related mobility situations? (15:17)Messaging to employees about mobility impacts and considerations (23:04)Where does compassion for an employee's situation fit? (27:04)Resources mentioned in this episode:New COVID-19 Related Mobility Situations (NASPP Blog)COVID (Tele) Commuting Conundrums (NASPP Silicon Valley Chapter meeting presentation)COVID (Tele) Commuting Conundrums (NASPP Silicon Valley Chapter meeting handout)About our Guest:Marlene Zobayan is a partner of Rutlen Associates LLC. She has over twenty years of international tax and benefits experience, including global equity plans, mobile employee taxation, global compensation and benefits. She provides a holistic and proactive range of services to her clients, including global equity plan design, tax reviews and tax optimization, assistance with local approvals and filings, communications, and designing administrative processes. She is a regular speaker and author on global stock plan and rewards issues.Prior to joining Rutlen Associates, Marlene was the practice leader on the West Coast for Deloitte Tax's Global Rewards group and managed their news alerts for global equity plan changes.Marlene has a Physics degree from Oxford University; she is a member of the U.K. Association of Tax Technicians, a US Enrolled Agent and Certified Equity Professional. Having previously chaired the Advisory Board, Marlene now sits on the Curriculum Committee of the Certified Equity Professional Institute. Like this episode? Subscribe to the podcast to receive notifications about new episodes. Support the show

How many companies actually offer ESPPs? What trends exist based on company demographics, such as size, region and industry? This episode examines research conducted by Aon, in partnership with the NASPP and Fidelity, on the prevalence of employee stock purchase plans (ESPPs) within Russell 3000 and S&P 500 companies.Host: Jennifer Namazi, Content Director, NASPPGuests: Daniel Kapinos, Partner and Rachel Lopez, Consultant,both of Aon Rewards SolutionsAbout our GuestsDan Kapinos, Partner in Aon’s Rewards Solutions business, serves as the Head of Aon’s Equity Services Team, which provides expertise, service and advice on all things related to equity compensation to over 900 companies globally. Dan is a frequent speaker and writer on a variety of compensation topics and has held many industry positions including President of the NASPP Philadelphia Chapter and member of the CEP Institute’s Curriculum Committee.  Currently Dan sits on the NASPP’s Executive Advisory Committee. Rachel Lopez, is a Consultant with Aon’s Equity Services team, where she uses her background in statistical analyses to address clients’ equity needs for a wide range of equity-based compensation vehicles.  Rachel currently oversees the team’s thought leadership development and has written multiple articles exploring current trends in equity compensation and addressing the nuances of stock-based compensation plan design.Support the show

Topics companies should consider relative to their 10b5-1 population with Joshua Shek and Rich Baker from Morgan Stanley.Morgan Stanley DisclaimersThe content of this podcast is for informational purposes only. It does not provide individually tailored investment advice. It has been prepared without regard to the individual financial circumstances and objectives of persons who receive it. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) recommends that investors independently evaluate particular investments and strategies, and encourages investors to seek the advice of a Morgan Stanley Financial Advisor. The appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor’s individual circumstances and objectives.Morgan Stanley is not implying an affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement, etc. with the third party speakers or website or that any monitoring is being done by Morgan Stanley of any information contained within this web site. Morgan Stanley is not responsible for the information contained on this third party web site. Nor do we guarantee the accuracy and completeness of its contents. The terms, conditions, and privacy policy of any third party web site may be different from those applicable to your use of any Morgan Stanley web site. The opinions expressed by the speakers are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Morgan Stanley. Securities, investments, strategies or products mentioned or discussed on the third party website or online publication are neither an endorsement nor solicitation by Morgan Stanley. The information and data provided by the third party web site and speakers are as of the date of the podcast and is subject to change without notice. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.Morgan Stanley, its affiliates and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors or Private Wealth Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice. Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for legal matters. CRC 1882966 – 09/2017Support the show