In 2021, Chad R. Abraham earned $4.02M in total compensation at Piper Sandler, including $633.33K salary and $3.25M bonus. Most recently acquired 27,256 shares in Feb 2025. Currently holds stock worth $19.15M. Has donated $1.02M in stock to charitable causes. 7+ years at the helm of Piper Sandler.
Compensation History
Annual executive compensation data for Chad R. Abraham, including salary, bonuses, and stock awards.
Year
2021
Total Compensation
$4.02M
Salary
$633.33K
Bonus
$3.25M
Other
$140.48K
Salary
$633.33KBoard Justification
The compensation philosophy emphasizes performance-based compensation that aligns with company performance and shareholder interests.
Bonus
$3.25MBoard Justification
The cash compensation portion of amounts paid under the 2021 annual incentive compensation program in February 2022.
Other Compensation
$140.48KBoard Justification
Other compensation includes reimbursement of certain insurance premiums.
Restricted Stock
Board Justification
No stock awards vested in 2021 as they are not included in the total calculations.
Performance Metrics
The performance metrics for determining compensation included adjusted pre-tax operating income and individual performance.
Chad R. Abraham
CEO of Piper Sandler
Education
Bachelor's degree in Economics from Northwestern University
Field of Expertise
Finance & Banking - Finance
Sector of Economy
Financial Services
Born
January 1, 1968 - 57 years ago
CEO of Piper Sandler for
7 years 11 months (Jan 2018 - Present)
Previous Experience
Global Co-Head of Investment Banking and Capital Markets at Piper Jaffray
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Holdings
Track Chad R. Abraham's stock holdings and portfolio value over time.
Total Stock Sold
$11.74M
$11.74M
74,500 PIPR shares
What if they kept their stock?
If Chad R. Abraham didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra PIPR74,500 shares worth $25.23M.
This is 114.86% and $13.49M more than what they got when they sold the stock.
Charitable Transactions
3,000 shares
PIPR
Recent Charitable Transactions
1,000 shares
PIPR
Mar 1, 2024
Charity
2,000 shares
PIPR
Feb 16, 2021
Charity
Insider Trading
Chad R. Abraham's recent stock transactions, purchases, and sales filed with the SEC.
27,256 shares
PIPR
Feb 27, 2025
Received
4,022 shares
PIPR
Feb 15, 2025
Received
$2.13M
PIPR at $266.22/share
Aug 15, 2024
Sale
1,000 shares
PIPR
Mar 1, 2024
Charity
28,620 shares
PIPR
Feb 26, 2024
Received
4,531 shares
PIPR
Feb 15, 2024
Received
$3.47M
PIPR at $182.42/share
Feb 5, 2024
Sale
$695.79K
PIPR at $130.57/share
May 22, 2023
Sale
$26.00K
PIPR at $130.00/share
May 18, 2023
Sale
$130.00
PIPR at $130.00/share
May 8, 2023
Sale
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Stock
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Salary
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Bonus
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Other
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Stock
$0.00
Salary
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Bonus
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Other
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Total Holdings
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Salary
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Bonus
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