Caterpillar Employees

Laid off from Caterpillar? Get confidence in your corner

Using a team-based approach, Wealth Enhancement can help you evaluate severance, RSUs/stock options, taxes, and benefits—so you can protect your cash and avoid costly deadlines.

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Decision Guidance

Understand your options

With the Roundtable™ in your corner, Wealth Enhancement has a team of specialists that can address your concerns during a sudden career shift, including:

Severance and timing

Talk about the difference between lump sum vs. salary continuation as well as negotiation considerations.

Equity deadlines

Understand your RSUs & stock options, post terminations windows and concentrations risks.

Healthcare

How you can avoid coverage gaps through COBRA, the marketplace or spousal plans.

Taxes & cash flow

Avoid withholding surprises, and discuss planning opportunities.

Before you sign anything, understand how the terms affect taxes, equity and benefits.

Our Investment Philosophy

Plan-Led Investing™

Foundation assessment

First, we learn about your values and goals, as well as your current financial standing, tax situation, and risk profile.

Wealth Blueprint™

Then, we deliver custom recommendations for tax-smart asset allocation, investment opportunities, and withdrawal strategies.

Ongoing stewardship

Finally, we assemble your diversified portfolio with best-fit investment solutions and continuously manage, rebalance, and refine investments with tax efficiency.

Resources for Caterpillar Employees

Read more insights about how to handle career shifts from our advisory team.

Healthcare in Retirement: What Caterpillar Retirees Need to Know for 2026

Navigating healthcare in retirement has many aspects. Wealth Enhancement advisors discuss what you need to know as a Caterpillar retiree

What is a Mega Roth IRA for Caterpillar Employees?

The enormous entryway Roth IRA is a strategy Caterpillar’s ‘highly compensated employees’ (HCEs) can use to increase retirement savings and shield investment growth from retirement taxes.

In-Service Withdrawals from 401(k) Plans For Caterpillar Employees

If you have previously worked for a company, you may be familiar with the regulations for contributing to a 401(k) plan.

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Now is the time for a plan

Let’s talk about yours.

Schedule a complimentary consultation

During your no-obligation meeting, you will:

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Be matched with a Wealth Enhancement advisor

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Begin crafting a comprehensive financial plan

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