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Jonathan Steinberg, CEO of WisdomTree, was born in 1965 and graduated with a B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania. He has led the company since 2012, focusing on finance and investment strategies. During his tenure, he has seen significant fluctuations...

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Jonathan Steinberg

Founder and CEO of WisdomTree

Education

Attended The Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania

Field of Expertise

Finance & Banking - Finance

Sector of Economy

Financial Services

CEO of WisdomTree for

36 years 6 months (Oct 1988 - Present)

Previous Experience

Employed as an analyst in the Mergers and Acquisitions Department of Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc.

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Holdings

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Jonathan Steinberg holds about 9.8 million shares of WisdomTree, making up around 7.3% of the company. His wealth in the company has seen fluctuations; for example, in 2015, he was worth approximately $6.3 million due to a mix of stock...

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Compensation History

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In 2021, Jonathan Steinberg's total compensation was $950,000, consisting of a $500,000 salary, a $100,000 bonus, and $300,000 from vested stock units. This marked a significant decrease from 2015 when his compensation hit $6.35 million, built mainly from bonuses and stock awards tied to the company's strong performance. His pay structure emphasizes performance-linked incentives, aligning his interests with those of shareholders. Over the years, his compensation reflects the company's fluctuating performance metrics, which include revenue growth and profitability.

Year

2021

Total Compensation

$950.00K

Salary

$500.00K

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy is designed to align the CEO's interests with those of shareholders, focusing on performance-based incentives and retention strategies.

Bonus

$100.00K

Board Justification

The bonus is based on the company's financial performance and individual performance metrics for the year 2021.

Other

$50.00K

Board Justification

Other compensation includes retirement contributions and health benefits paid in 2021.

Restricted Stock

$300.00K(20K RSU)

Board Justification

The stock that vested in 2021 is part of the long-term incentive plan, which is tied to performance metrics over a three-year period.

Performance Metrics

Performance metrics include revenue growth, profitability targets, and strategic initiatives.