With a JD and a Masters of Taxation, my industry experience in accounting at Ernst & Young, as an estate planning attorney and being the National Director of a bank’s family office qualifies me to come beside both you, your family, and your current board of advisors in the complex areas of business succession and executive planning. Every client’s financial goals, situation and personal investment preferences are unique. As your Financial Advisor, my most important job is to truly understand who you are and what you want to accomplish. 

Business Succession

While the rewards of establishing your own business or healthcare practice are immeasurable, so too are the challenges. Balancing the financial needs of your company with your and your family’s personal needs can prove complicated, especially when making plans for the future. Whether you are selling your business, transferring ownership, seeking retirement, or facing a "forced-exit" such as bankruptcy or liquidation - planning your exit is a big undertaking that has implications on employees, your business structure, its assets, and your tax obligation.

By following five key steps relevant to most family businesses, we will develop a succession plan, generate ideas for the financial independence of the exiting owners with the goal of positioning the business for continued success and growth.

1. Establish Goals and Objectives
2. Establish a Decision-Making Process
3. Establish the Succession Plan
4. Create a Business and Owner Estate Plan
5. Create a Transition Plan

 
Executive Planning Services

Our team, consisting of both internal and external advisors, works extensively with corporate executives and high-net-worth individuals to provide comprehensive tax, estate and financial planning services designed to maximize the value of company-provided compensation and benefits, helping to meet their personal financial goals and objectives. Continuing changes to federal, state and social security tax regimes have a material impact on executive and high-net-worth taxpayers. Our services include minimizing potential income and estate tax liabilities, enhancing cash flow, developing strategies for stock option/ incentive compensation benefits and providing a more secure and comfortable retirement for individuals and their families.

Working with individuals and executive groups under corporate-sponsored arrangements, we tailor our services to meet your specific and comprehensive needs.

We coordinate successfully with our clients’ outside advisors to create holistic plans that meet their goals and objectives. We work with:

• Corporate executives
• Corporate employers/ human resource departments
• Privately held business owners
• Retired executives
• Healthcare Professionals

Additional Capabilities

We also provide insight into a full range of business financial concerns, including:

• Employee retirement plans, including 401(k)s and pensions, 403(b)
• Stock and severance options
• Asset protection
• COBRA benefit plans
• Tax-optimized financial planning
• Estate planning
• Charitable gifting

This expertise combined with a deep understanding of your vision and values can go a long way to creating a bright financial future for yourself, your family and your business.


 

 
^{Robert W. Baird & Co. Member SIPC does not offer legal or tax advice. Mona Sarkar is not a practicing attorney.}