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January 2, 2025

Helping You Make the Most of Your Nike Benefits

In Company Benefits, Financial Planning

You work hard for Nike; make your Nike benefits work hard for you.

We’ve worked with Nike employees to help them build their wealth using the foundation of Nike’s generous employee benefits. Read our Guides to Nike Benefits at the links below for resources you can use to fuel your future.

Nike Equity Compensation

Learn more about how Nike’s Equity Compensation makes it possible for eligible employees to participate in the success of Nike to build their own long-term wealth and security. Read or download the guide here.

Nike Deferred Compensation Plan

The Nike Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP) makes it possible for high-earning employees to save a larger percentage of their income in a tax-advantaged plan. Learn how it works in this guide.

Nike Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The Employee Stock Purchase Plan allows employees to purchase Nike stock at a significant discount. Find out what you should consider here.

Nike Mega Backdoor Roth 401(k)

The Nike Mega Backdoor Roth 401(k) gives you the ability to save after-tax dollars above the maximum employee 401(k) contribution, and convert those savings to a Roth account where they grow tax-free. Learn how here.

Nike Fidelity Brokerage Link

Read about Nike’s Fidelity 401(k) BrokerageLink, with access to a wide range of self-directed investment options, here.

Coldstream is in your corner when it comes to your Nike game.

With lots of options come lots of decisions, and we can help ensure you optimize your choices. Not only that, we can integrate your Nike plan benefits with an overarching financial and wealth plan to meet all your goals.

Retirement plan guidance
Investment portfolio management
Comprehensive wealth planning
Coordination of professional services, including insurance, estate, and tax planning

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