One relationship. Two components.

Where most clients start: the Equity Strategy Engagement

A focused project, 4 to 8 weeks, built around your equity compensation, tax situation and investment picture.

• Kickoff call to map your full picture: tax returns, equity grants, account structure and priorities
• Strategy session where we walk through tax scenarios, equity recommendations and investment consolidation
• Follow-up Q&A session once you have had time to read
• A written strategy deliverable within five business days of the strategy session, with a clear action plan

It works as a standalone project, and it is the natural first step before an ongoing relationship.

The ongoing relationship

Ongoing clients engage on both planning and investment management, so the strategy and the portfolio are run from the same picture.

• Year one: about six meetings while we build the full plan and put your investment strategy in place
• Year two onward: four structured meetings a year, timed to key planning moments such as vests, year-end and tax projections
• Between meetings: email access for time-sensitive questions and life changes, with defined response windows
• When your situation changes: a job move, an acquisition, a tender offer or a relocation triggers a fresh look at your model, your withholding and your allocation

What you can expect, step by step

• Intro call. 30 minutes, free. We discuss your priorities and whether our strengths match your needs.
• Discovery session. If we both see a fit, we hold a data-discovery session before any agreement is signed.
• Document request. Your two most recent tax returns, current pay stubs, equity compensation details (RSU schedules, ISO or NSO grant agreements, ESPP details) and recent account statements, uploaded through a secure client portal. You do not need to organize anything first.
• Analysis. In the following weeks we build your custom model and stress-test scenarios. You are not asked to do anything during this stretch.
• Strategy presentation and written plan. A dedicated session, then your written deliverable within five business days.
• Implementation. For ongoing clients, portfolio implementation and management begin once the project closes. We coordinate with your CPA or estate attorney, or help you find one.

Who this is for

This is for you if:

• You work in tech, finance or business leadership and your compensation includes RSUs, ISOs, NSOs or ESPP
• You have accounts across several employers and providers with no strategy connecting them
• You do your own research and want structured, expert guidance, not open-ended hand-holding
• You are facing a specific decision: a large tax bill, a new grant, an approaching vest or an ISO exercise

This may not be the right fit if:

• You want someone to take over your finances with no involvement on your side
• You are comfortable with your current setup and want only a quick second opinion on a single account
• Your finances are straightforward and a lower-cost, automated service already covers them

Business owners are considered case by case.

How we are paid

Hawk Advisory is a fee-only fiduciary firm. Our compensation comes exclusively from fees paid directly by clients: a flat fee for project work, and a planning fee plus a percentage of assets under management for ongoing relationships. We do not sell insurance, earn trading commissions or receive payments from product providers or custodians. We share your exact fee on the intro call, and full details are in our Form ADV.

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