Running a successful business often comes with intertwined challenges: balancing growth, managing operational complexities, and aligning business decisions with personal financial goals. Traditional business owners often seek support with taxes, succession planning, or retirement plan fiduciary responsibilities. Small financial advisory firms may also need guidance on succession, keeping up with technology, or learning how to thrive in a consolidating industry. Savant helps explore choices, plan strategically, and help make informed decisions about your business and wealth. Our collaborative team of financial advisors, Certified Public Accountants (CPAs), wealth transfer attorneys, and accounting consultants brings diverse skills to every client relationship, providing guidance designed to address the full spectrum of business and financial needs.
Aligning Your Business and Wealth
Specialized Guidance for Complex Financial and Operational Decisions
Traditional Business Owners
Supporting Your Business at Every Stage
Running a business brings unique challenges, from day-to-day operations to long-term planning. Many business owners seek guidance when facing:
Succession planning or selling the business:
Whether you plan to transfer ownership to family, reward key employees, or sell outright, Savant provides guidance to help you design a plan aligned with your goals.
Tax planning and financial efficiency:
Our team works to integrate accounting, payroll, and tax strategies that may support both your business and personal financial objectives.
Retirement plan fiduciary responsibilities:
Businesses with retirement plans must comply with fiduciary obligations while minimizing administrative burdens. Savant’s Retirement Plan Services team provides support with investments and due diligence, delegation, employee education, and a technology-driven platform.
Managing personal wealth and retirement planning:
Business owners often need support aligning their personal financial goals with their business decisions, including retirement plan strategies, investment planning, estate planning, and tax considerations.
Our multidisciplinary team, which includes financial advisors, Certified Public Accountants (CPAs), wealth transfer attorneys, and accounting consultants, collaborates to analyze opportunities, evaluate strategies, and coordinate the next steps across your business and personal financial life.
Ready to discuss your business and personal financial goals? Schedule a no-obligation introductory call.
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