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ESOP Participant's Complete Roadmap to Diversification So You Might Avoid Costly Mistakes

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Access the free guide Diversification and Retirement Planning and cut through the confusion surrounding deadlines, distribution choices, and tax implications that kep ESOP participants awake at night
Our Guide to Diversification and Retirement Planning cuts through the confusion surrounding deadlines, distribution choices, and tax implications that keep ESOP participants awake at night.

Peter Newman, President of Peak Wealth Planning

​Written by advisors who specialize in ESOP wealth transitions.

This guide provides the clear, step-by-step roadmap you need to confidently transform your concentrated company stock into a reliable retirement paycheck without triggering unnecessary taxes or missing critical deadlines.

Checkmark - Master the Critical Timing Decisions
Master the Critical Timing Decisions

Understand exactly when to diversify your ESOP shares and how distribution timing directly impacts your retirement income potential

Checkmark - Avoid Devastating Tax Mistakes
Avoid Devastating Tax Mistakes

Learn the real financial consequences of spending ESOP proceeds versus rolling them into an IRA, including specific tax implications that could cost you thousands

Checkmark - Calculate Your True Retirement Income
Calculate Your True Retirement Income

Discover the "4% rule" with real-world examples so you can confidently estimate your annual retirement paycheck from your ESOP wealth

Checkmark - Navigate Complex ESOP Rules with Confidence
Navigate Complex ESOP Rules with Confidence

Get clear explanations of diversification eligibility, cumulative limits, and the pros and cons of keeping company stock versus diversifying

Checkmark - Create Your Action Plan for Retirement Success
Create Your Action Plan for Retirement Success

Follow practical steps for coordinating Social Security, planning for healthcare costs before Medicare, and working with the right advisors for your situation

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About the Author

Peter Newman, CFA, author of The Employee Owner's Guide to Diversification and Retirement, specializes in ESOP wealth transitions. Peter helps his clients strive to achieve their unique goals and enjoy peace of mind.

Peter Newman, CFA -- Your trusted ESOP advisor

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Chicago, IL 60613

My ESOP Planner is a service of Peak Wealth Planning, LLC, a Registered Investment Adviser. We only conduct business in jurisdictions where we are licensed, registered, or exempt from registration.​

All investments carry risk and may result in profit or loss. The suitability or profitability of a specific investment or strategy is not guaranteed. Diversification and asset allocation do not eliminate the risk of loss.​

 

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