[Form 4] WEALTHFRONT CORP Insider Trading Activity
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Wealthfront Corp director Michael Reed Schmidt reported equity compensation activity rather than open-market trading. On March 15, 2026, 2,125 restricted stock units vested and were exercised into 2,125 shares of Common Stock at $0.00 per share, leaving him with 31,889 restricted stock units and 2,125 shares directly held. These RSUs come from a 34,014-unit award granted on September 26, 2025 that vests in 16 equal quarterly installments on the fifteenth day of March, June, September, and December, so long as he continues serving the company. The filing notes this award was originally granted before Wealthfront’s IPO and previously disclosed on his Form 3.
Positive
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Insider Trade Summary
2,125 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
3 txns
Insider
Schmidt Michael Reed
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 2,125 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 2,125 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units | 34,014 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 31,889 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 2,125 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Common Stock upon settlement. The award vested or vests as to 1/16 of the total award quarterly on the fifteenth calendar day of March, June, September, and December, subject to the reporting person's continued service to the Issuer on each vesting date, with the first tranche vested on March 15, 2026. These restricted stock units do not expire; they either vest or are cancelled prior to the vesting date. This transaction occurred prior to the Issuer's registration of a class of equity securities under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, in connection with the Issuer's initial public offering. The transaction is reported herein pursuant to Rule 16a-2(a). The reported transaction is an exempt transaction with the Issuer and this restricted stock unit award was previously reported on the reporting person's Form 3.
FAQ
What insider transaction did WLTH director Michael Reed Schmidt report?
Michael Reed Schmidt reported vesting and exercise of 2,125 restricted stock units into 2,125 shares of Wealthfront Common Stock at $0.00 per share. This reflects routine equity compensation vesting, not an open-market stock purchase or sale, and leaves him with both RSUs and shares directly held.
What is the size of Michael Reed Schmidt’s RSU award at Wealthfront (WLTH)?
Schmidt’s restricted stock unit award totals 34,014 units, each representing one potential share of Wealthfront Common Stock upon settlement. The units vest in 16 equal quarterly installments, contingent on his continued service, beginning with the first tranche vesting on March 15, 2026.
What vesting schedule applies to Schmidt’s Wealthfront (WLTH) RSUs?
The RSU award vests in 1/16 increments quarterly on March 15, June 15, September 15, and December 15. Vesting continues so long as Michael Reed Schmidt remains in service with Wealthfront on each vesting date, turning RSUs into Common Stock over time.
Were Michael Reed Schmidt’s Wealthfront (WLTH) transactions open-market trades?
No, the reported transactions are equity compensation events, not open-market trades. They reflect a grant of 34,014 restricted stock units and the vesting and conversion of 2,125 RSUs into Common Stock at $0.00 per share, in line with the award’s vesting schedule.