Small Business Owners
Prepare Your Finances & Family For The Exit You've Earned
A financial advisor can be a valuable asset for small business owners, providing professional experience, guidance, and support. We can help you manage and balance your business and personal finances, make strategic decisions, and reach long-term success, both professionally and personally. From reducing your tax burden and setting up retirement plans to preparing for an eventual exit, we help you make smart financial moves at every stage of business ownership. We're here to handle the financial logistics that help you retain the most wealth from the business you've built.
Start With A 15-Minute Call With Your Best-Fit Advisor
Your best-fit advisor is Matthew Atwood, CFP®. As a financial advisor and small business owner, he is driven by a passion to help guide men and women like himself learn how to better financially prepare for their futures. Matt excels in managing investments, mitigating risks, and optimizing returns, significantly benefiting his clients' financial futures.
Build Sustainable Growth With A Plan For The Future
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of the most common questions we hear from small business owners who work with our team.
Start by tracking income and expenses regularly, setting aside reserves, and planning ahead for seasonal or unexpected costs. We’ll help you build a system that supports day-to-day operations and long-term growth.
- Options like SEP IRAs, Solo 401(k)s, and defined benefit plans offer flexibility and tax advantages. We’ll help you choose and implement the best-fit option based on your income, goals, and business structure.
- Focus on improving profitability, documenting systems, and reducing your dependence on the business for income. We’ll guide you through succession planning, valuation strategies, and financial preparation for a successful exit.
- Your entity type—LLC, S-Corp, sole proprietorship, etc.—directly affects how you're taxed. We help you assess your current setup and implement strategies to reduce liability and increase efficiency.
- We coordinate your business and personal finances into a single strategy, helping you invest intentionally, diversify risk, and build wealth that lasts beyond your business.
- We’ll review insurance coverage, legal structures, and contingency plans to make sure your business and your family are protected from liability, loss, or unforeseen events.