Join Alec Walker, EVP of Financial Planning at Crestmont Private Wealth, as he breaks down everything you need to know about Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). Learn the key differences between RSUs and stock options, understand the tax implications of vesting, and discover smart strategies for managing over-concentration risk. Whether you're receiving your first RSU grant or managing multiple vesting schedules, this episode provides actionable insights on tax planning, diversification strategies, and how to maximize the value of your equity compensation.

Key Topics Covered:

What are RSUs and how do they work?

RSUs vs. Stock Options: Understanding the difference

Tax implications: Ordinary income and capital gains

Strategic timing for selling vested shares

Diversification strategies to minimize risk

Tax planning techniques to avoid underpayment penalties

Timeline:

0:00 Introduction & Episode Overview

1:23 What Are Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)?

2:59 RSUs vs. Stock Options: Key Differences

3:46 Tax Implications: When Do Taxes Occur?

5:43 Capital Gains Tax on RSUs

6:54 Tax Planning Strategies & Withholding Analysis

9:15 Diversification & Risk Management

9:57 Why Sell RSUs Immediately Upon Vesting

12:04 Satellite Equity Strategies for Diversification

13:30 Closing & Contact Information

Contact Crestmont Private Wealth:

📧 alec@crestmontpw.com

🌐 info@crestmontpw.com

📍 Houston & Burnet, Texas offices

Original Air Date: January 31, 2026 at 8:30am as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM

Contact:  www.crestmontpw.com 

Alec Walker in Houston:  831-280-5288 

Sam McGee in Boerne: 830-368-2898

Join Alec Walker, EVP of Financial Planning at Crestmont Private Wealth, as he breaks down everything you need to know about Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). Learn the key differences between RSUs and stock options, understand the tax implications of vesting, and discover smart strategies for managing over-concentration risk. Whether you're receiving your first RSU grant or managing multiple vesting schedules, this episode provides actionable insights on tax planning, diversification strategies, and how to maximize the value of your equity compensation.
Key Topics Covered:
What are RSUs and how do they work?
RSUs vs. Stock Options: Understanding the difference
Tax implications: Ordinary income and capital gains
Strategic timing for selling vested shares
Diversification strategies to minimize risk
Tax planning techniques to avoid underpayment penalties
Timeline:
0:00 Introduction &amp; Episode Overview
1:23 What Are Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)?
2:59 RSUs vs. Stock Options: Key Differences
3:46 Tax Implications: When Do Taxes Occur?
5:43 Capital Gains Tax on RSUs
6:54 Tax Planning Strategies &amp; Withholding Analysis
9:15 Diversification &amp; Risk Management
9:57 Why Sell RSUs Immediately Upon Vesting
12:04 Satellite Equity Strategies for Diversification
13:30 Closing &amp; Contact Information
Contact Crestmont Private Wealth:
📧 alec@crestmontpw.com
🌐 info@crestmontpw.com
📍 Houston &amp; Burnet, Texas offices
Original Air Date: January 31, 2026 at 8:30am as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM
Contact:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.crestmontpw.com">www.crestmontpw.com</a>&nbsp;
Alec Walker in Houston:&nbsp; 831-280-5288&nbsp;
Sam McGee in Boerne: 830-368-2898

Host:  Sam McGee, MBA, CFA

Founder/Owner of Crestmont Private Wealth.
604 S. Main St. Boerne TX 78006
(830) 368-2898
www.crestmontpw.com

Host:  Sam McGee, MBA, CFA
Founder/Owner of Crestmont Private Wealth.
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<li><a href="https://www.google.com/maps?q=604%20S.%20Main%20St.,%20Boerne,%20TX,%2078006">604 S. Main St. Boerne TX 78006</a></li>
<li><a href="tel:8303682898">(830) 368-2898</a></li>
<li><a href="http://crestmontpw.com/">www.crestmontpw.com</a></li>
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The Ascent With Crestmont Private Wealth

The Ascent with Crestmont Private Wealth 

Host: Sam McGee

Houston Office: I Riverway, Suite 470 Houston, Texas 77056

(832) 280-5288

Boerne Office: 604 South Main Boerne, Texas 78006

Office (830) 368-2898

About Sam McGee

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER & CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER

Sam McGee is the founder and owner of Crestmont Private Wealth. As CEO, he believes that to lead well you must have a servant heart. His day-to-day role with Crestmont is to lead and learn from a group of talented professionals who have high character qualities and initiative. His vision is to steer a mission led company that changes lives through financial stewardship, engagement with clients, and fiduciary style education.

Sam has 26 years in the financial industry and is a Chartered Financial Analyst. The CFA Program is a rigorous three-part exam that tests the fundamentals of investment tools, valuing assets, portfolio management, wealth planning, with an emphasis on ethics and quantitative analysis.

Sam is passionate about volunteering his time to the community. He founded the Texas Hill Country Mustang Club (501c7), is a board member for Hill Country Family Services, was appointed by the Texas Governor to the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists, is a volunteer firefighter with the Boerne Fire Department, a trained SkyWarn Weather Spotter, and a Boerne Little League head coach, and involved with many charitable causes.

When asked what is most important to him, he said “Faith, Family, Community, & Friendships”

The Ascent with Crestmont Private Wealth 
Host: Sam McGee
Houston Office: I Riverway, Suite 470 Houston, Texas 77056
(832) 280-5288
Boerne Office: 604 South Main Boerne, Texas 78006
Office (830) 368-2898
About Sam McGee
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER &amp; CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER
Sam McGee is the founder and owner of Crestmont Private Wealth. As CEO, he believes that to lead well you must have a servant heart. His day-to-day role with Crestmont is to lead and learn from a group of talented professionals who have high character qualities and initiative. His vision is to steer a mission led company that changes lives through financial stewardship, engagement with clients, and fiduciary style education.
Sam has 26 years in the financial industry and is a Chartered Financial Analyst. The CFA Program is a rigorous three-part exam that tests the fundamentals of investment tools, valuing assets, portfolio management, wealth planning, with an emphasis on ethics and quantitative analysis.
Sam is passionate about volunteering his time to the community. He founded the Texas Hill Country Mustang Club (501c7), is a board member for Hill Country Family Services, was appointed by the Texas Governor to the Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists, is a volunteer firefighter with the Boerne Fire Department, a trained SkyWarn Weather Spotter, and a Boerne Little League head coach, and involved with many charitable causes.
When asked what is most important to him, he said “Faith, Family, Community, &amp; Friendships”