​Gary Hamilton joined My Equity Comp in 2006 as one of the Managing Partners and has since helped MEC become one of the top equity compensation consulting firms in the industry.

In 2010, the first year of IRS 6039 filings, Gary became the 6039 knowledge expert for My Equity Comp.  He has since presented on the topic several times at industry events including NASPP webinars and chapter meetings, Solium Transcentive’s Source Conference, the SEC Professionals Group, and a series of webinars.  My Equity Comp is now viewed by many as the leader in 6039 IRS Filings.

With nearly 10 years of brokerage and equity compensation experience at his prior company, E*TRADE FINANCIAL, Gary brings a wealth of knowledge to the team. For several years at E*TRADE, Gary was the escalation manager for all OptionsLink/Stock Plan systemic issues and special client needs.  In addition to obtaining his Series 7, 24, and 63 licenses while at E*TRADE, he was instrumental in ensuring a smooth transition during the OptionsLink acquisition and worked in many aspects of the business including customer service, corporate support, account management, employee education, product management, development, quality assurance, and operations.  Gary also presented at the E*TRADE Directions Conference multiple times.

He graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from California State University Sacramento with a dual concentration in Marketing and Management.

What is your favorite movie/book?
Hunt For Red October

What’s the weirdest food combo you’ve ever tried, and would you eat it again?
Cheese Its and Strawberry Applesauce. Absolutely would eat it again, it’s yummy!

If you could have dinner with any three people, real or fictional, who’s at the table?
Daniel Negreanu, Pat Kirwan, Elon Musk