Wealth Management for Business Owners
Whether you’re eyeing the exit or have just launched, we are fully committed to your financial success at every stage.
End-to-end services
We engage business owners throughout their company’s lifecycle. Initially, our contribution might take the form of intellectual capital or relationships with other business owners. Over time, many come to view us as one of the most trusted advisors providing wealth management to entrepreneurs.
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Maximize your wealth
Over our 50-year history, we have advised countless entrepreneurs, owners, and founders of closely held businesses on life-changing liquidity events or exits. One of the key questions? How to maximize value. As trusted confidants, we draw on decades of experience in pre- and post-transaction planning—along with expert guidance on tax, wealth transfer, and charitable techniques—to execute wealth-enhancing strategies. Whether you are contemplating a partial or full sale of your business or are currently in the midst of a sale transaction, Bernstein can help.
Hear from peers
Our latest research, “Wealth Beyond Measure”, features insightful interviews with 40 UHNW Bernstein families from around the world. Nearly two-thirds (60%) of the families we spoke to own an operating business, navigating both business decisions and family needs—and the complex ways they intersect. Hear what’s on their minds.
Looking for a sounding board?
Wealth can be isolating—but you don't have to navigate the journey alone. Our latest research is a thoughtful analysis of the issues that matter most to UHNW families. Check out the summary for peer-to-peer insights.
Proactive support
We publish blogs and podcasts on wealth management for business owners. These resources can help you learn from our dedicated experts, along with others who’ve traveled a similar path.
Make an impact
When it comes to wealth management for business owners, most of our entrepreneurial clients have philanthropic tendencies. So we help business owners think through their giving options.
Do you want to pursue purpose and profits?
Philanthropy is one way to foster social change, but investing responsibly can make a difference too. You don’t have to choose between doing well and doing good. With responsible investing, you can do both.
Turn-Key Retirement Solutions
Defined contribution plans are key to addressing retirement readiness—and the stakes for employers have never been higher.
Savvy Exit Strategies
Prioritizing what truly matters in wealth management for business owners is vital when contemplating an exit strategy.
Clear Succession Planning
Your heirs will have a greater stake in the success you pass down if they grasp the story behind it.
Transformative threat or opportunity?
Competitive forces are rocking industry after industry, creating opportunities for incumbents and new entrants alike. We provide intellectual capital around wealth management for business owners to help you secure an information edge.
Proactive tax planning
To make the most of a sale, our Wealth Strategists can help identify the most effective ideas for legacy, philanthropic, and tax planning. Often, we find that the most valuable positioning strategies in wealth management for business owners are those taken well before a sale is even contemplated.
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Our team of advisors in 20 cities are ready and able to help you wherever you are.