​Newtown Firm Unveils Approach For Managing Stock Positions

NEWTOWN, PA — The financial advisory firm of Anthony Petsis & Associates is launching a cutting-edge program tailored to address the financial complexities of concentrated stock positions.

Concentrated stock positions, often the result of executive compensation packages, entrepreneurial ventures, or inheritance, can expose investors to disproportionate risks.

Historical data reveals that while individual stocks may offer high returns, the majority fail to outperform the broader market. In fact, 72 percent of U.S. stocks have underperformed over their lifetimes, with 69 percent experiencing catastrophic losses — a stark reminder of the importance of proactive risk management.

"We're really, really excited to be launching this program that will help folks with concentrated stock positions," said Alex Petsis, CFP, ChSNC, financial planner. "Folks come to us having accumulated these concentrated single positions in one of two situations. They put some money into their brokerage account. The position hit a home run like Nvidia, the cocktail napkin stock of the last year or two. Now they have too much in the single stock and they are looking to diversify, but they'll have a very large tax bill if they go and sell the stock.

"The other folks who come to us are people who have gotten their company stock as a stock award," said Petsis. "Executives and managers nowadays are receiving part of their salary as company stock. Some folks allow that to accumulate and all the sudden they are in that same situation with a large position in a single stock with a really big tax bill waiting for them if they sell all of it.

"What happens is people get paralyzed and they're not able to make a decision or they get
overconfident in the stock that they own," said Petsis. "This solution that we are offering is able to reduce their risk in a single stock, help them diversity out of a single stock and save them a good bit of money in taxes."

The firm's innovative approach combines tax-efficient strategies, portfolio hedging, and customized diversification techniques to help clients mitigate the risks associated with holding significant wealth in a single stock.

“We believe in empowering our clients with solutions that address their most critical financial challenges,” said Petsis. “Concentrated stock positions represent both an opportunity and a significant risk. Through innovative strategies like option overlays, synthetic diversification, and strategic liquidation, we’re helping clients reduce portfolio volatility, optimize tax outcomes, and protect their financial futures.”

The firm’s new offering leverages proprietary tools and partnerships with leading financial
solutions providers to deliver a robust framework for managing single-stock exposure. By
adopting this approach, Petsis said clients can diversify their portfolios without immediately triggering capital gains, safeguard against market downturns, and position themselves for long-term financial stability.

The initiative reflects the firm's commitment to providing personalized financial solutions that enable clients to navigate the complexities of modern wealth management confidently.

To learn more about these strategies or to schedule a consultation, visit www.apetsis.com or call 215-968-6638.