Life Insurance for Business and Estate Planning
By Matt Lewis, CLTC, Vice President, Insurance Life insurance is designed to provide for your loved ones after your death, giving you peace of mind that their financial needs will be met without your income. But life insurance can benefit your financial planning in many other ways.
Building Your Ideal Business Succession Plan
By Odaro Aisueni, CFP®, Wealth Planning Administrator As a small business owner, you’re likely so immersed in the routine functions of your business that you haven’t yet put much thought into the day you leave it behind. In fact, most small business owners have so much purpose t …
5 Common Business Exit Planning Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
By Elizabeth Schanou, JD, CExPTM , Senior Wealth Planner Succession planning – or more accurately “business exit planning” – is a critical process that has weighty implications for small business owners. There are two key goals: You want to ensure a seamless transition that will pres …
Business Succession Planning Checklist
The business succession process isn’t a “rainy day” task. It’s a living process that you should start as soon as possible. You’ve probably given it some thought and almost figured out how you want to transition your business, but an “almost” succession plan is no plan at all. Fill in the f …
How to Sell Your Business
Wondering how to sell your business? We’ve broken down the steps you should take when creating an exit plan and ultimately moving forward with selling your business.
Business Valuation: What Is My Business Worth
Wondering what your business is worth? Before you start your succession plan or think about how to sell your business, you need a business valuation.
When to Start Succession and Exit Planning
Most business owners put the succession planning process off too long. So, when should you begin succession and exit planning? Find out in our latest blog.
Planning Your Exit Strategy
When should you start planning your exit strategy? If you’re a business owner, your exit path should already be on your mind, no matter how far away it might be.
Being an Entrepreneur vs. Being an Investor
The transition from entrepreneur to investor can be a bumpy road, especially if you stumble over some common missteps. Learn what to watch out for and what steps you can take to become a more savvy investor.
Culture From the Top Down: Executive Compensation Plans Explained
By Craig Lemoine, Ph.D., CFP®, Director of Consumer Investment Research At their most basic level, executive compensation plans are designed to attract, retain and motivate top talent and leadership. But truly successful plans are designed to be much more than providing a high salary to a k …
Building a Business to Sell
By Brady Marlow, CFP®, AEP®, CAP®, CPWA®, CExP, Wealth Strategist Many business owners are so consumed with growing their business that they have trouble planning for a successful exit. Not just how to eventually exit, but how to do it successfully.
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Business Succession Planning Checklist
You remember your first day of business. But what about your last day? Succession planning is more complex than it may seem. Our guide walks you through the details.
