You may net less (or much less) a year from now waiting for long term federal tax rates vs selling now - if the stock price falls rather than remaining flat/rising.
I've come to the realization that you're right, jen_h and mjs00. I'll likely be doing the cashless transaction (if offered). Basically, I didn't play this one as well as I could have and am trying to find a way to recoup now. I think it's a bit late and I should take whatever's on the table when the lockout ends (assuming there's something left)