Selling a successful business can create life-changing wealth. It can also create one of the largest tax bills a business owner will ever face. Imagine selling a company and recognizing $15 million of capital gain. At the highest federal long-term capital gains rate of 20%, plus the potential 3.8% net
Business owners often hear the same financial advice: spend less, save more, buy a house, follow your passion, and eventually sell the business to fund retirement. Some of that advice helps. Much of it becomes harmful without context. Building wealth does not require guilt every time you spend money, homeownership
In a competitive North Texas market, a robust retirement plan is a strategic advantage for lowering your tax bill and retaining top talent in the DFW metroplex. Whether you’re a solopreneur near Main Street or scaling a team near Lake Grapevine, here are some commonly used Plan options that could
If you’re thinking about selling your business in 2026, the decisions you make before you go to market will matter far more than the deal terms themselves. For most of my career, I’ve helped business owners exit their companies and transition into the next chapter of their lives. More recently,
When It’s Time to Transition to Professional Investment Management Entrepreneurs in Coppell often reach a point where the balance between running a successful business and managing a growing investment portfolio tips. It’s not just about the lack of time; it’s about the expertise required to navigate the increasingly complex financial
Selling your business is one of the biggest moments of your life. It is exciting, a little scary, and deeply personal. Your company is not just an asset. It is the result of years of hard work and sacrifice. Getting this transition right takes more than luck. It takes intention
The best investment portfolios for business owners aren’t flashy. They don’t rely on complicated strategies or the promise of “market-beating” returns. The most effective investment strategy for business owners is one that stays simple, durable, and aligned with entrepreneurial goals. Take Brett, for example. He built a thriving business over
Selling a business is one of the biggest financial and emotional decisions you’ll ever make. As a financial planner who works primarily with business owners, I’ve seen dozens of families go through major liquidity events. While most people assume the money will be the hardest part to figure out, I’ve
The Transition to Professional Management Entrepreneurs often reach a point where the balance between running a successful business and managing a growing investment portfolio tips. It’s not just about the lack of time; it’s about the expertise required to navigate the increasingly complex financial markets. This realization prompts many to
The Corporate Transparency Act was approved by Congress in January 2021, and is a new federal law requiring many business entities to identify to the Treasury Department the individuals who own or control a 25 percent or greater interest in the entity or who otherwise exercise substantial control over the