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Wealthfront (WLTH) CTO nets shares from RSU vesting and tax withholding

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WEALTHFRONT CORP Chief Technology Officer Julien Wetterwald reported routine equity compensation activity involving restricted stock units and related tax withholding.

On June 15, 2026, he exercised derivative awards and converted them into a total of 81,026 shares of Common Stock, according to the filing’s transaction summary. These exercises reflect restricted stock units that vest in equal quarterly installments, subject to continued service, with initial vesting dates in September 2022, March 2024, March 2025, and March 2026.

In connection with the net settlement of these restricted stock units, the issuer withheld 43,716 shares of Common Stock at a price of $8.80 per share to cover tax withholding liabilities. The filing classifies this as a tax-withholding disposition rather than an open-market sale, and it indicates no open-market purchases or sales of WEALTHFRONT CORP stock by the CTO in this report.

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Insider Wetterwald Julien
Role Chief Technology Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 20,525 $0.00 --
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 20,388 $0.00 --
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 21,113 $0.00 --
Exercise Restricted Stock Units 19,000 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 20,525 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 20,388 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 21,113 $0.00 --
Exercise Common Stock 19,000 $0.00 --
Tax Withholding Common Stock 43,716 $8.80 $385K
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 750,077 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Includes 2,500 shares of Class A Common Stock acquired by the reporting person in one or more transactions with Issuer pursuant to its Employee Stock Purchase Plan, which transactions are exempt pursuant to Rules 16a3(f)(1)(i)(B) and 16b3(c). The transaction represents the number of shares of Common Stock withheld by the Issuer to satisfy tax withholding liabilities in connection with the net settlement of restricted stock units. 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 September, December, March, and June, subject to the reporting person's continued service to the Issuer on each vesting date, with the first tranche vested on September 15, 2022. These restricted stock units do not expire; they either vest or are cancelled prior to the vesting date. 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, 2024. 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, 2025. 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.
Shares withheld for taxes 43,716 shares Common Stock withheld at $8.80 per share for tax liabilities
Withholding price $8.80 per share Price used for 43,716 withheld shares of Common Stock
Shares from derivative exercises 81,026 shares Total Common Stock from RSU-related derivative exercises
Single RSU tranche 19,000 units One RSU award converted into 19,000 Common shares
Additional RSU tranches 21,113; 20,388; 20,525 units Three further RSU awards converted into Common shares
Employee Stock Purchase Plan shares 2,500 shares Class A Common Stock acquired under ESPP, per footnote
Restricted Stock Units financial
"The transaction represents the number of shares of Common Stock withheld by the Issuer to satisfy tax withholding liabilities in connection with the net settlement of restricted stock units."
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
net settlement financial
"The transaction represents the number of shares of Common Stock withheld by the Issuer to satisfy tax withholding liabilities in connection with the net settlement of restricted stock units."
tax withholding liabilities financial
"The transaction represents the number of shares of Common Stock withheld by the Issuer to satisfy tax withholding liabilities in connection with the net settlement of restricted stock units."
Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial
"Includes 2,500 shares of Class A Common Stock acquired by the reporting person in one or more transactions with Issuer pursuant to its Employee Stock Purchase Plan, which transactions are exempt pursuant to Rules 16a3(f)(1)(i)(B) and 16b3(c)."
An employee stock purchase plan is a company program that lets workers buy shares through small payroll deductions, often at a discount to the market price and after a set offering period. Think of it like a workplace savings plan that turns into ownership: it encourages employees to share in the company’s success and can create predictable buying or selling of stock that investors watch because it affects supply, demand and employee incentives.
contingent right financial
"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Common Stock upon settlement."
vested or vests financial
"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."
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Wetterwald Julien
(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O WEALTHFRONT CORPORATION
261 HAMILTON AVENUE
(Street)
PALO ALTO CALIFORNIA 94301
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
WEALTHFRONT CORP [ WLTH ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Technology Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/15/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock06/15/2026M20,525A$0750,077(1)D
Common Stock06/15/2026M20,388A$0770,465D
Common Stock06/15/2026M21,113A$0791,578D
Common Stock06/15/2026M19,000A$0810,578D
Common Stock06/15/2026F(2)43,716D$8.8766,862D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units(3)06/15/2026M20,525 (4) (5)Common Stock20,525$00D
Restricted Stock Units(3)06/15/2026M20,388 (6) (5)Common Stock20,388$0122,325D
Restricted Stock Units(3)06/15/2026M21,113 (7) (5)Common Stock21,113$0211,125D
Restricted Stock Units(3)06/15/2026M19,000 (8) (5)Common Stock19,000$0266,000D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Includes 2,500 shares of Class A Common Stock acquired by the reporting person in one or more transactions with Issuer pursuant to its Employee Stock Purchase Plan, which transactions are exempt pursuant to Rules 16a3(f)(1)(i)(B) and 16b3(c).
2. The transaction represents the number of shares of Common Stock withheld by the Issuer to satisfy tax withholding liabilities in connection with the net settlement of restricted stock units.
3. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Common Stock upon settlement.
4. The award vested or vests as to 1/16 of the total award quarterly on the fifteenth calendar day of September, December, March, and June, subject to the reporting person's continued service to the Issuer on each vesting date, with the first tranche vested on September 15, 2022.
5. These restricted stock units do not expire; they either vest or are cancelled prior to the vesting date.
6. 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, 2024.
7. 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, 2025.
8. 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.
/s/ Lauren Lin, as Attorney-in-Fact06/17/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transactions did WEALTHFRONT (WLTH) CTO Julien Wetterwald report?

Julien Wetterwald reported routine equity compensation activity. He exercised derivative awards tied to restricted stock units, receiving 81,026 shares of Common Stock, and had shares withheld to cover tax obligations, with no open-market buying or selling disclosed in this Form 4.

How many WEALTHFRONT (WLTH) shares were withheld for taxes in this Form 4?

The issuer withheld 43,716 shares of WEALTHFRONT Common Stock. These shares were retained by the company at a price of $8.80 per share to satisfy the CTO’s tax withholding liabilities from net settlement of restricted stock units that vested on June 15, 2026.

Did WEALTHFRONT (WLTH) CTO sell shares in the open market in this filing?

No open-market sales are reported. The only disposition is an F-code tax-withholding transaction, where 43,716 shares were withheld by the issuer to cover tax liabilities from RSU settlement, which differs from discretionary sales on a stock exchange.

How many WEALTHFRONT (WLTH) shares did the CTO acquire through RSU exercises?

According to the transaction summary, derivative exercises converted into 81,026 shares of Common Stock. These shares arose from restricted stock units that vested under pre-set quarterly schedules, reflecting compensation rather than open-market purchases of WEALTHFRONT stock.

What are the vesting schedules for the WEALTHFRONT (WLTH) restricted stock units?

Each RSU award vests as to 1/16 of the total grant quarterly on the fifteenth day of March, June, September, and December, conditional on continued service. First tranches vested on September 15, 2022, March 15, 2024, March 15, 2025, and March 15, 2026, respectively.

Does the WEALTHFRONT (WLTH) Form 4 mention an Employee Stock Purchase Plan?

Yes. A footnote states that holdings include 2,500 shares of Class A Common Stock acquired through the issuer’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan in exempt transactions under Rules 16a-3(f)(1)(i)(B) and 16b-3(c), indicating additional employee participation beyond RSU awards.