Edward Wegerson is a leader in complex deferred compensation, stock based and executive compensation programs that incent managers of successful emerging and public companies. Ed provides practical and innovative advice to management and fiduciaries on all legal, administrative and fiduciary aspects of 401(k) plans, ESOPs and health plans governed by ERISA, Tax Code and the Affordable Care Act.
Ed's focus for public companies is on stock incentive plans providing options, restricted stock and performance awards to retain senior officers. Ed’s focus for emerging companies and private equity investors is on cash-based "phantom stock" programs to incentivize managers toward a successful strategic sale and negotiating change in control issues involving stock and employee benefit programs. Ed helps executives upon their employment, promotion, severance, and a change in control of their company.