Tag: Company Benefits

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Breaking Down Maternity Leave with Garlande Patz

Breaking Down Maternity Leave with Garlande Patz

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As of 2023, only 27% of private-sector employers offer paid parental leave programs. 

Are you equipped to navigate the rest? 

In this WealthStyle episode, Iván Watanabe and Evan Wohl sit down with Garlande Patz, Head of Absence and Disability Practices at Guardian Life, to cover everything you need to know about maternity leave benefits. You’ll gain key insights into navigating your company’s benefits, understanding state versus federal protections, and practical steps to take when you’re expecting a new member of your family.

Iván, Evan, and Garlande cover:

  • Short-term disability benefits and the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
  • State-specific family leave programs and understanding your eligibility
  • Tips for preparing in advance to avoid stress during maternity leave
  • Understanding different employer, state, and supplemental health benefits for comprehensive coverage
  • And more!

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Garlande Patz is the Head of Absence and Disability Practices for group benefits at Guardian Life. Her professional focus is on strategy and growth of Absence products: disability benefits, FML administration, state-paid leave regulations, and ADA.

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Exploring Equity Grants and Their Taxation with Alejandro Azuaje

Exploring Equity Grants and Their Taxation with Alejandro Azuaje

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Company equity grants are a tried and true way for businesses to provide investment opportunities to their employees, and as a way to incentivize and reward their loyalty. Plus, equity grants can be a cost-effective way for companies to compensate employees, and provide a sense of ownership by giving them a stake in the company’s success. 

In this episode of WealthStyle, Iván Watanabe and Evan Wohl talk with Alejandro Azuaje, an investment specialist with OPUS Private Client, LLC about three main types of equity grants and how they are taxed from an employee perspective.

Listen in and learn as Alex discusses:

  • Why equity grants are used as employee benefits
  • The main types of equity grants
  • Examples of how employees can benefit from each type of equity
  • How taxes impact the income received from equity grants
  • And more

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Alejandro Azuaje is an associate and investment specialist at Opus Private Client, LLC. After graduating from college, Alejandro entered the financial planning industry. He joined Opus in 2017 and is elated to be working for a team that believes in holistic planning and executes its recommendations with efficiency and ease. Alejandro’s specialties are in financial planning analysis, financial modeling, and equity investments. He is a Westchester native from Purchase, NY, and an Alumnus of New York University with a bachelor’s degree in computer science.

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