Advisor Education & Training Center
Business Planning
How Recent Tax Legislation Can Be Applied Strategically in Business Planning
⏲ 6 min read ⏲Major tax legislation creates planning opportunities beyond deductions. Businesses that understand the implications can position themselves more effectively.
Designing Buy-Sell Strategies That Stay Flexible Without Adding Complexity
⏲ 5 min read ⏲ Buy-sell agreements often fail when they’re too rigid. Smarter design allows flexibility to evolve as businesses grow—without creating administrative headaches
When Business Insurance Stops Matching the Business It Protects
⏲ 4 min read ⏲ As businesses grow, insurance strategies often stay frozen. Periodic review ensures coverage evolves alongside valuation, ownership structure, and risk exposure.
The Overlooked Planning Implication Hidden in the Connelly Decision
⏲ 4 min read ⏲ Beyond the headlines, certain court decisions reveal planning nuances that advisors can leverage—or ignore at their clients’ expense.
The Buy-Sell Cost Basis Problem Most Owners Don’t See Coming
⏲ 5 min read ⏲ Cost basis issues can quietly undermine buy-sell plans. Proactive design helps prevent unintended tax consequences at the worst possible time.
How to Fix Executive Benefit Gaps and Retain Top Talent Without Overhauling the Whole Plan
⏲ 3 min read ⏲ Top performers expect more robust benefits. Learn how to plug holes using targeted, high-impact strategies.
Building Buy-Sell Agreements That Work Before and After a Business Owner’s Death
⏲ 6 min read ⏲ A buy-sell plan shouldn’t only function at death. Structuring agreements with living benefits creates flexibility, tax efficiency, and smoother ownership transitions.
Modernizing Executive Benefits Without Reinventing the Wheel
⏲ 6 min read ⏲ Outdated benefit designs miss today’s executive expectations. A refreshed approach can improve retention and outcomes without unnecessary complexity.
Succession Planning for Single-Owner Businesses Without a Built-In Backup Plan
⏲ 5 min read ⏲ Without a second owner, succession risk is magnified. Strategic planning creates continuity, liquidity, and options long before an exit is required.
The Overlooked Risk in Executive Benefits Disability Planning Gaps
⏲ 2 min read ⏲ Disability risk is often underestimated in executive planning. Identifying and addressing these gaps protects both income and long-term retirement strategies.
Solving the Key Employee Retention Gap Traditional Benefits Leave Behind
⏲ 2 min read ⏲ Top performers expect more than standard benefits. Life insurance-based strategies can bridge the gap between retention, retirement planning, and long-term employer objectives.
Addressing the Executive Retirement Gap Without Adding Excess Complexity
⏲ 2 min read ⏲ Many executive retirement plans fall short of expectations. Thoughtful benefit design can enhance retirement outcomes without over-engineering the solution
