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Financial Planning for Business Owners

We understand the challenges and opportunities of business owners, as JL Smith Holistic Wealth Management began as a sole proprietorship that has grown into a nationwide network, and many of our advisors themselves were entrepreneurs before joining us. Our team knows firsthand that as businesses evolve, so do the wealth planning and personal needs of their business owners. The combination of our business financial advisors' knowledge, trusted process, and advisors who specialize in your experience position us as your go-to firm for financial planning as a business owner.

Different Needs Require Different Solutions  

Business owners often find themselves pulled in multiple directions, juggling various daily responsibilities. The thought of adding yet another task to an already packed schedule can be overwhelming. However, a business financial plan that encompasses budgeting, forecasting, resource allocation, tax management, exit planning, and more can make a significant difference between stagnation and growth, and help ease the burden you feel.

How We Serve Business Owners

Running a business requires a coordinated, strategic approach to your financial future. At JL Smith, we address key areas, including:

  1. Financial Planning and Cash Management

With your business being part of the foundation of your financial future, we align your personal and business goals with a comprehensive financial plan for your needs, including cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and business growth strategies.

  1. Asset and Investment Management

As a business owner, your wealth is often tied to your company. We help diversify your portfolio, balancing your business investments with personal assets to mitigate risk and ensure long-term growth.

  1. Tax Management

As someone who faces complex tax scenarios related to their business, you can benefit from our tailored solutions, including entity-level tax strategies, income management, deduction optimization, and lifetime tax reduction strategies to preserve wealth.

  1. Risk and Protection and Management

We help you implement comprehensive risk management solutions, including liability protection, key-person insurance, and asset protection strategies, to secure your business against the many “what-ifs” that come along.

  1. Succession and Exit Planning

Having a plan for the future is especially important for business owners. We can guide you in structuring buy-sell agreements, creating transition plans, readying for retirement, maximizing business value to secure your legacy, and much more.

Client Centered

Skilled Financial Advisors for Every Stage of the Business Cycle

Our business financial advisors, along with our diverse team of financial strategists, are here to support business owners at any stage of the business cycle—whether you're launching a new venture, scaling an established business, or preparing for sale or succession, our diverse team that includes certified tax specialists, Bucket Plan Certified® advisors, and more can support you. We regularly review each area of your financial life with the appropriately licensed team members to ensure everything is working together in synergy toward your specific goals.

Why Choose Us?

You deserve to experience a life where you can enjoy the fruits of all your labor, planning, and oversight. That’s where we come in with our deep commitment and skill for helping driven entrepreneurs make strategic financial decisions that they can be confident in. Let us be your guide to wealth managed smarter — reach out to us today.

Questions? Call us at (844) 557-9181