Industry Leaders Join Grantd to Redefine Equity Compensation Guidance: Advisory Board Formed to Push Innovation With Shared Expertise

ADVISORY BOARD FORMED TO PUSH INNOVATION WITH SHARED EXPERTISE
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(DENVER, CO)- On October 15, 2025, Grantd, the leading AI-powered equity compensation platform, announced the formation of its Advisory Board following the group’s first official meeting. The Advisory Board brings together a diverse group of experienced leaders from wealth management and fintech to guide the company as it redefines how advisors and clients unlock wealth from complex equity grants.

The Advisory Board will play a critical role in the future of Grantd by sharing industry perspectives, bringing forward real-world insights, and collaborating on the development of solutions that make equity compensation clearer and more valuable for advisors and their clients.

"Grantd is the platform that advisors and clients trust most for equity compensation guidance," said Brian McDonald, Founder & CEO of Grantd. "Our Advisory Board brings invaluable expertise and perspective that will help us lead the industry forward and ensure that every feature we build delivers real-world impact."

Grantd Advisory Board Members:

• Evan Siegal, Apollo   
• Steve Brown, Broadridge
• Cyndi Rodriguez, CNR Advisory
• Christine Zwerling, Asana
• Danyle Anderson, BofA Merrill Lynch
• Tara Hagan, AON
• Greg Brogger, Collective Liquidity
• Billy Vitense, Starbucks
• Melissa Howell, Nike

Other members on the board, who are not listed, come from major wealth management and capital market firms. 

Grantd’s Advisory Board is providing strategic guidance as the company prepares for its upcoming platform launch, ensuring focus on final product development, expansion of strategic partnerships, and execution of the rollout in the months ahead.

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About Grantd:

Grantd is an AI-driven platform that turns complex stock options, RSUs, ISOs, and ESPPs into clear, actionable opportunities for advisors and clients. By combining real-time market data, tax-aware insights, and scenario modeling, Grantd allows advisors to provide clear, data-driven guidance that maximizes the value of equity compensation. Founded by Brian McDonald, Grantd empowers advisors to unlock previously untapped wealth, reduce risk, and simplify equity compensation planning.

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