Question

When should I start working with a financial advisor as a business owner?

Answer

In our opinion, the best time is before you need one for a specific reason. Early in ownership, a financial advisor helps you structure your business tax-efficiently, build personal wealth alongside your business, and avoid decisions that are costly to undo later. The longer you wait, the more reactive the planning tends to be. If you’re already running a profitable business without a financial plan in place, the right time is now.

Last Updated Sept. 28, 2026

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We exist so you don’t have to worry about money. For more than 40 years, we’ve taken the sophisticated, time-tested approach that many ultra-high net worth individuals use to help manage their financial lives and made it accessible to more families.

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