Wealthfront Corp (WLTH) CTO reports RSU award and IPO share sale activity
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Wealthfront Corp’s Chief Technology Officer reported significant equity award activity and share sales tied to the company’s IPO. The insider reported a grant of 304,000 restricted stock units on 10/13/2025, each representing a right to receive one share of common stock, with vesting tied to performance conditions satisfied in connection with the IPO and an ongoing service-based schedule.
On 12/11/2025, multiple restricted stock unit awards were settled for common stock at an exercise price of $0. The issuer withheld 373,717 shares of common stock at $14 per share to cover tax obligations, and the CTO sold 120,000 shares at $14 per share as part of the issuer’s secondary offering in conjunction with its initial public offering. Following these transactions, the CTO directly owned 475,308 shares of Wealthfront common stock, with the new 304,000-unit award scheduled to vest quarterly starting on March 15, 2026, subject to continued service.
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Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 266,825 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 95,785 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 142,712 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 63,337 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 167,290 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 266,825 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 95,785 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 142,712 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 63,337 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 167,290 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 373,717 | $14.00 | $5.23M |
| Sale | Common Stock | 120,000 | $14.00 | $1.68M |
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units | 304,000 | $0.00 | -- |
Footnotes (1)
- 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. The reported sale transaction represents the reporting person's participation in the Issuer's secondary offering, which occurred in conjunction with its initial public offering ("IPO"). Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Common Stock upon settlement. The 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 IPO, and the transaction is reported herein pursuant to Rule 16a-2(a). This restricted stock unit award represents an equity security previously reported on the reporting person's Form 3, which was acquired through an exempt transaction with the Issuer. The award was granted subject to a performance-based vesting condition which was satisfied in connection with the IPO, as well as a service-based vesting schedule. The award shall vest 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 vesting on March 15, 2026. These restricted stock units do not expire; they either vest or are cancelled prior to the vesting date. The award was granted subject to a performance-based vesting condition which was satisfied in connection with the IPO, as well as a service-based vesting schedule. 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 time-vested on September 15, 2022. Time-vested portions of the award were settled for shares of the Issuer's Common Stock in connection with the IPO. The award was granted subject to a performance-based vesting condition which was satisfied in connection with the IPO, as well as a service-based vesting schedule. The award vested as to 1/8 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 time-vested on March 15, 2023. The award was fully time-vested as of December 15, 2024, and the entire award was settled for shares of the Issuer's Common Stock in connection with the IPO. The award was granted subject to a performance-based vesting condition which was satisfied in connection with the IPO, as well as a service-based vesting schedule. 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 time-vested on March 15, 2024. Time-vested portions of the award were settled for shares of the Issuer's Common Stock in connection with the IPO. The award was granted subject to a performance-based vesting condition which was satisfied in connection with the IPO, as well as a service-based vesting schedule. 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 time-vested on March 15, 2025. Time-vested portions of the award were settled for shares of the Issuer's Common Stock in connection with the IPO. The award was granted subject to a performance-based vesting condition which was satisfied in connection with the IPO and a service-based vesting requirement which was deemed satisfied as of the grant date, April 29, 2025. The entire award was settled for shares of the Issuer's Common Stock in connection with the IPO.
FAQ
What insider transactions did Wealthfront Corp (WLTH) report for its CTO?
The Chief Technology Officer of Wealthfront Corp reported several equity transactions, including the grant and settlement of restricted stock units, shares withheld to cover tax obligations, and a sale of common stock in connection with the company’s initial public offering.
How many restricted stock units did the Wealthfront (WLTH) CTO receive and when?
On 10/13/2025, the CTO received an award of 304,000 restricted stock units, each representing a contingent right to receive one share of Wealthfront’s common stock upon settlement, subject to performance-based and service-based vesting conditions.
What is the CTO’s reported direct ownership in Wealthfront Corp (WLTH) after these transactions?
After the reported transactions on 12/11/2025, the CTO directly owned 475,308 shares of Wealthfront common stock, as shown in the non-derivative securities table.
How do the new 304,000 Wealthfront (WLTH) restricted stock units vest?
The 304,000-unit restricted stock award vests quarterly in 1/16 increments on the fifteenth calendar day of March, June, September, and December, subject to the CTO’s continued service, with the first tranche scheduled to vest on March 15, 2026.
Were the vesting conditions for earlier Wealthfront (WLTH) RSU awards tied to the IPO?
Yes. The explanations state that multiple restricted stock unit awards were subject to a performance-based vesting condition that was satisfied in connection with Wealthfront’s IPO, along with ongoing service-based vesting schedules, and that time-vested portions were settled for common shares in connection with the IPO.