Employee Owned

We Can Achieve More Together

We’ve offered an ESOP for more than 20 years because we believe our employees – and our entire organization – will be more successful if everyone has a stake in the game. We also know an ESOP can be an attractive perk for people seeking a sense of ownership and involvement in our firm’s strategic direction. And it supports collaboration and a sense of unity across our firm.  Most people are automatically enrolled in KSM’s ESOP on their first day of employment.

ESOPs have other advantages, including providing our firm with capital for strategic investments like acquisitions, state-of-the-art IT, and infrastructure improvements that keep us competitive and growing.

We’ve offered an ESOP for more than 20 years because we believe our employees – and our entire organization – will be more successful if everyone has a stake in the game.

What Is an ESOP?

An ESOP is an employee benefit plan that gives participating employees ownership interest in the company in the form of shares of company stock. It’s a long-term wealth-building tool similar to a 401(k), with a main difference being that employees incur no out-of-pocket expense. Unlike a 401(k), where employees invest their own money via payroll, annual ESOP contributions are made to employees’ accounts by the company.

ESOPs often provide better returns than long-term retirement plans. Because all plan-eligible employees become shareholders, their efforts to improve company performance impact the business’s value – and that becomes a direct financial benefit.

An ESOP for Our Team – and Yours

Since implementing our ESOP in 2001, we’ve learned firsthand about the value and challenges they can present. That’s why we work together with our clients to help them create their own ESOPs. Our in-depth experience, knowledge, and resources help manage an ESOP’s many moving parts, protect assets, and provide innovative ideas and guidance as we help clients navigate their own plans.

Ready To Invest in You

Being an employee owner has many benefits, including having a sense of empowerment to impact the firm’s bottom line while also benefitting financially. If participating in an ESOP sounds like something you’d be interested in – and you align with our mission and values – we may have an open spot for you. Check out our careers page to learn more.