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global advisers wealth management
global advisers wealth management
Business Owners2025-08-18T01:22:32-04:00

Wealth Planning for Business Owners

Entrepreneurs and business owners face a distinct set of financial challengesโ€”and opportunities. At Global Advisers, we help owners build durable wealth both inside and outside their companies. From startup to succession, our solutions integrate tax strategies, entity structuring, insurance, and investment planning.

Build With a Team That Knows Business

Why Business Owners Need Specialized Financial Planning

Entrepreneurs face unique planning needsโ€”irregular income, concentrated equity, pass-through taxation, and succession concerns. Without integrated financial advice, wealth often leaks through poor tax alignment or missed planning windows.

Global Advisers delivers advanced strategies that help protect business-generated wealth and align it with your long-term personal goals.

Planning for Exit, Liquidity & Legacy

For many owners, the business is their retirement plan. We help you value your company, prepare for sale, and structure the transaction to maximize after-tax proceeds. If youโ€™re not ready to sell, we help design partial liquidity events or succession strategies that preserve control.

After exit, our work continues. We provide guidance on managing sudden wealth, structuring family enterprises, and aligning your financial plan with philanthropic or multigenerational goals.Global Advisers provides customized wealth planning for creatives, grounded in our deep understanding of non-traditional income, brand value, and legacy goals.

Optimize Taxes Across Business and Personal Assets

Tax efficiency isnโ€™t just about reducing income taxes. Itโ€™s about coordinating entity structure, business distributions, investment gains, and exit proceeds in a way that minimizes drag across the entire financial picture. This includes:

  • Pass-through income coordination
  • Asset location across entity and personal accounts
  • CPA collaboration for ongoing tax strategy

Build Retirement on Your Terms

We design retirement strategies that take into account uneven income, business value as a retirement asset, and options to fund tax-advantaged plans before and after exit. Key areas of focus include:

  • Defined benefit and Solo 401(k) plans
  • Post-sale income distribution strategies
  • Business continuity vs. sale analysis

While we do not provide legal services, we collaborate with your attorneys to help ensure your financial strategies reflect your goals.

Preserve Wealth Beyond the Business

After years of effort, your business should fuel your long-term financial independence. We help you protect that wealth through risk management and estate integration. This includes:

  • Asset protection strategy
  • Trust and estate coordination
  • Strategic gifting and philanthropy

Our role is to ensure your financial strategy captures the full value of your hard work.

Specialized Services for Business Owners

  • Business & Personal Integration
  • Exit & Succession Planning
  • Post-Sale Wealth Strategy
  • Retirement Plan Optimization
  • Tax-Efficient Investment Design
  • Cash Flow & Liquidity Strategy
  • Equity & Asset Diversification
  • Legacy & Charitable Structuring

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Supporting Your Business and Beyond

Your business should fuelโ€”not overshadowโ€”your long-term financial independence. We help you align business success with personal wealth outcomes.

Whether you’re scaling, exiting, or reimagining your next chapter, our team helps you protect what youโ€™ve built and plan strategically for what comes next.

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FAQs for Entrepreneurs

How should entrepreneurs manage risk and protect their assets?2025-07-06T04:49:11-04:00

Insurance coverage (liability, key person, disability), legal structures, and trusts can shield business and personal assets. As the company grows, layered risk management becomes essential, especially when income, litigation exposure, and responsibilities increase.

Whatโ€™s the role of a financial advisor when selling a business?2025-07-06T04:48:58-04:00

An advisor helps prepare for a sale years in advanceโ€”structuring the company for valuation, aligning tax strategy, coordinating with legal teams, and planning for post-sale liquidity, reinvestment, and legacy goals. Timing and tax structure of the exit are critical.

How can business owners reduce taxes while growing their company?2025-07-06T04:48:41-04:00

Tax reduction strategies include choosing the right entity type, leveraging deductions (home office, health insurance, retirement), and income-splitting with spouses. Strategic use of depreciation, R&D credits, and Section 199A can also reduce taxable income substantially.

Whatโ€™s the best retirement plan option for an entrepreneur?2025-07-06T04:48:29-04:00

Solo 401(k)s, SEP IRAs, and Defined Benefit Plans are strong choices. The best plan depends on income, employee count, and growth goals. These plans offer significant tax deductions and can accelerate retirement savingsโ€”especially for high earners with no or few employees.

How should business owners separate personal and business finances?2025-07-06T04:48:14-04:00

Maintaining clear financial boundaries is essential. This includes using dedicated business accounts, proper entity structuring (LLC, S-Corp, etc.), and formal payroll for compensation. Separation protects personal assets, improves tax planning, and simplifies audits or due diligence.

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