Our individual clients are often from one of three categories: Business Owners, Corporate Executives and Near Retirees/Retirees
Business Owners
Running a business takes time, focus and dedication. Most business owners want to know they are making the right financial decisions and that those decisions are synchronized with their personal lives. However, most do not have the time to devote to answering the questions of what to do, when to do it and what paths are best for meeting longer-term goals.
We help Business Owners enjoy their ideal lifestyle. We provide support to:
Determine how much is needed from selling their business in order to reach retirement and long-term planning goals
Strategize when to sell in order to maximize value
Explore whether a retirement plan can help increase employee retention and reduce taxes
Interface with other trusted advisors such as the CPA to minimize taxes during the transition and transferring wealth to loved ones
Integrate the business sale with personal financial planning for the whole family’s needs
Prepare the next generation to be stewards of the family wealth
Corporate Executives
As they become more successful, executives find their finances become more complex. Benefits such as options, restricted stock, phantom stock, Supplemental Executive Retirement Plans (SERPs) and Deferred Compensation are all beneficial, but require careful consideration to track, plan for taxes, and to leverage.
We work with successful corporate executives to understand their compensation options and to create a tailored financial plan to:
Maximize the value of options, restricted stock and other compensation benefits without taking on undue risk
Create a long-term plan for retirement
Balance the risks and potential rewards of company stock investments
Leverage deferred compensation and pension plan options
Determine how best to use cash and leverage to purchase large items such as planes, cars or second homes
Near Retirees/Retirees
As clients approach the transition from full-time work into retirement, we provide direction at each important step in the process.
We help near retirees and retirees to enjoy the lifestyle they envision and to:
Identify cash flow needs in retirement and the appropriate allocations of investments to support these needs
Determine the best timing for retirement
Focus on health, insurance and other protective measures
Analyze social security and pension benefits to maximize benefits
Create a long-term plan for legacy, inheritance and gifting