With more than 13 years of experience, Mr. Swerdlow focuses primarily on assisting clients in evaluating, designing and administering compensation programs and incentive plans. In addition, he assists clients with Internal Revenue Code sections 409A, 280G,162(m), and various payroll tax matters as they arise in the development and administration of compensation plans. 

Mr. Swerdlow designs compensation programs that incentivize employees without putting companies at risk for unsustainable compensation costs when market conditions are no longer favorable. His experience administering plans on an employee level gives him insight into what benefits employees truly value, as well as the practical administrative impact of design decisions. His work with management has helped him better understand what benefit costs are sustainable, while providing direct links to company growth and profitability. Mr. Swerdlow uses these experiences to better design and implement compensation plans that motivate employees while aligning with company performance goals and avoiding unnecessary administrative complexity.

Mr. Swerdlow earned a bachelor’s degree from Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pennsylvania; a J.D. from Stetson University College of Law; and an LLM in taxation from the University of Denver. He is admitted to the Florida and Colorado Bars.