Custom Guidance for Business Owners

We can help create a custom financial plan that is designed to address all your interwoven objectives, supporting your business and personal needs. Whether you want help with cash flow and tax efficiency or retirement and estate planning, we can be your guide.

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We can walk with you through every step of owning a business – and lend our expertise.

Business valuations

Assess the value of your business before you make your next strategic move
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Retirement benefits

Provide meaningful, competitive benefits to your employees
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Risk management

Minimize risk to optimize business opportunities and maximize security
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Banking & Lending

A comprehensive suite of cash management and lending solutions
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Investment management

Set in motion investment strategies tailored to your needs
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Building a legacy on your terms

Business owners are often too busy to reflect on whether they’re giving enough attention to what matters most. That’s why we’ve gathered resources and inspiration to help clients consider the impact they want to make in their career, family and community.

Business stages

Startup stage

As you build your venture’s foundation, we can help you:

  • Knit a safety net that includes a cash reserve
  • Build a moat around your assets via titling and insurance
  • Focus on your personal finances

Growing your business

As you take your business to the next level, we can help you:

  • Identify financing opportunities for M&A activity
  • Help with tax-aware investing and planning
  • Analyze risk as your business grows

Mature and established

As you enjoy business stability, we can help you:

  • Build up business resilience and run a stress test
  • Address your estate planning
  • Review your options for transfer of your business

Exit stage

Your life’s work is poised for a transition. We can help you:

  • Work through business valuation and how to structure a sale
  • Plan for the income tax on gains
  • Plan to help you pursue new goals post-sale

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Amortizing Loan Calculator

Enter your desired payment - and let us calculate your loan amount. Or enter in the loan amount, and we will calculate your monthly payment. You can then examine your principal balances by payment, total of all payments made and total interest paid. Press the "Report" button to see a monthly payment schedule.
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Cash Flow Calculator

Having adequate cash flow is essential to keep your business running. If you run out of available cash, you run the risk of not being able to meet your current obligations such as your payroll, accounts payable and loan payments. Use this calculator to help you determine the cash flow generated by your business.
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Your Marginal Tax Rate

Knowing your income tax rate can help you calculate your tax liability for unexpected income, retirement planning or investment income. This calculator helps you estimate your average tax rate, your tax bracket, and your marginal tax rate for the current tax year.
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Self-Employment Tax Rate

Use this calculator to estimate your self-employment taxes. Normally these taxes are withheld by your employer. However, if you are self-employed, operate a farm or are a church employee you may owe self-employment taxes. Please note that the self-employment tax is 12.4% for the FICA portion and 2.9% for Medicare.
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