The personal side of succession: Preparing for the emotional exit

When people talk about business succession, the conversation usually centres on numbers: valuation. Tax planning. Deal structures. Transition timelines. But there’s another part of succession that often receives far less attention – the personal side...

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Back to basics: Protecting your estate with segregated funds and smart planning

You’ve worked hard, planned carefully, and made thoughtful decisions along the way. That shouldn’t stop at estate planning just because you won’t be here to see the outcome....

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Why complex executive compensation requires a team approach

We often meet executives at pivotal moments where income has grown and opportunities have expanded, along with the decisions that need to be made. Our team approach can help high-earners make more informed decisions with confidence....

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The family CFO: When one sibling takes the lead

The “Family CFO” role usually forms with good intentions. Someone needs to organize the details, and one person is usually willing and able to do it. But the greatest challenge is that this work is often unseen....

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Think retirement planning is for later? Think again.

If you’re deep in the demands of a growing career, retirement planning might feel like something you can deal with down the road. But the most powerful retirement plans are built early on, when your habits, income, and opportunities are still growing...

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Smart business owners plan for growth – and disruption

Successful business owners spend a great deal of time thinking about growth. But the strongest businesses don’t just plan for growth. They also plan for disruption....

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Four generations, one plan: Navigating the new reality of family wealth

Longer life expectancies mean it’s increasingly common for four generations to be alive at the same time. The result? A new planning reality. Your family wealth may need to support multiple generations simultaneously....

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Prepare your loved ones with end-of-life planning 

No one wants to think about the end of their life, let alone discuss it with their loved ones. However, taking the time now to plan for your end of life and sharing those plans with your family will help ease a difficult time....

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Why business continuity planning isn’t just for large companies

For small and mid-sized business owners, continuity planning can feel like something to think about “later,” once the business is bigger or more complex. But continuity planning matters just as much (if not more) for smaller businesses....

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