EXECUTIVES

Professional
Executives

Where leadership meets financial clarity

“Ground Control functions as the through-line — a central financial partner bringing structure, coordination, and strategic direction to the full executive landscape.”

WHY EXECUTIVES CHOOSE GROUND CONTROL

Compensation architecture, mapped in full

We manage each piece with the precision it requires — translating compensation into a durable foundation that evolves alongside your career. 

Advisors pointed in the same direction

Executives work with multiple trusted advisors. We act as the central point of coordination, aligning tax strategy, legal considerations, and cash flow planning into a cohesive, well-executed plan. 

Decisions timed for impact

We optimize outcomes while managing risk and tax exposure — so every major financial move is made with full context and deliberate timing. 

HOW WE SUPPORT YOU

Compensation & Equity Management

  • Tracking salary, bonus, equity awards, deferred compensation structures, vesting, exercise windows, and expiration dates across multiple schedules
  • Coordinating cash flow for liquidity events, including IPOs
  • Working closely with company counsel, plan administrators, and outside wealth advisors

Tax Strategy & Multi-Jurisdiction Compliance

  • Structuring tax planning around equity compensation, AMT exposure, and available elections
  • Managing multi-state tax obligations tied to relocation, remote work, or board positions
  • Coordinating K-1 collection, estimated payments, and multi-entity filing requirements
  • Providing proactive year-end and quarterly tax projections

Complex Structure & Entity Oversight

  • Coordinating across trusts, LLCs, partnerships, and other entities to maintain a unified view
  • Reviewing ownership structures for tax efficiency, liability protection, and succession alignment
  • Monitoring intercompany transactions and entity-level obligations

Major Decisions & Asset Planning

  • Supporting real estate purchases, financing decisions, and large asset acquisitions with full visibility
  • Evaluating concentrated holdings and diversification strategies within the context of broader financial goals
  • Reviewing board compensation, consulting arrangements, and outside income opportunities

Risk, Estate & Succession Planning

  • Coordinating insurance coverage, including disability, liability, and key-person considerations
  • Aligning with estate counsel on planning around concentrated equity positions and liquidity timing
  • Planning for career transitions, including retirement, board service, or next executive role

Meet Your Team of Specialists

Work with advisors who understand the complexity behind executive compensation and sophisticated financial lives.