A successful business is, or can potentially be an emerging wealth client’s most significant asset. It has value, generates income, and can provide future financial security with a solid exit strategy in place. However, most business owners don’t have the time or the intimate knowledge needed to think about this type of future planning, and some may not have their own retirement savings in order.
Alpine supports business owners as they make decisions about the things that can impact that future, guiding them through options and potential outcomes to help them feel confident about their direction.
Climbing the corporate ladder is exciting and rewarding. Professionals growing their careers are continually increasing their incomes and, along the way, are likely to face compensation packages that include stock options, incentive plans, and other types of bonuses. These opportunities could be new territory for the advancing professional, and because there are tax and financial implications associated with various compensation structures, an Alpine trusted advisor can be of great help in helping to leverage these new sources of income efficiently and effectively.
Regardless of career or financial situation, many people in the emerging wealth category will eventually receive an inheritance. As with any source of income, strategic decisions must be made to grow, preserve, and protect the money and assets passed down.
Clients in the emerging wealth category find that their financial situation has changed dramatically since they started saving during their first job. They wonder if they are saving enough, doing the right things, and making decisions that align with their growing income. Their first advisor could discuss mutual funds, IRAs, and index funds. Still, as their situation gets more complex with business ownership, stock options, and moving into new tax brackets, they need a higher level of service and investment strategies from an advisor who knows what they’re facing. This is where Alpine comes in.
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