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Rollover Equity in a Private Equity Sale: Four Questions Founders Need to Ask

Selling to private equity often means rolling part of your proceeds into the buyer’s company. Before accepting rollover equity, founders should understand valuation, capital-stack priority, minority rights and liquidity risks.

August 18, 2026

Business and Financial Services

Estate and Gift Tax Savings Strategies: Planning Opportunities for Preserving Wealth

Estate planning is not only about deciding who receives assets at death. For high-net-worth individuals, business owners, investors, and families with appreciating assets, a well-designed estate plan can also reduce estate tax, gift tax, generation-skipping transfer tax, income tax, and capital gains tax exposure. The right strategy depends on the size of the estate, the type of assets involved, family goals, charitable intent, liquidity needs, and applicable federal and state tax laws. In the…

May 6, 2026

Business and Financial Services

The Hidden Traps of Restructuring from S-Corp to C-Corp for 1202 QSBS

When you restructure into a C corporation for qualified small business stock (QSBS) treatment but miss even one of Section 1202’s technical requirements, the IRS can deny the exclusion entirely—even if the business itself is an ideal candidate. The central risk in S-corp / LLC-to-C-corp planning is that the restructuring steps are easy to do…

March 27, 2026

Business and Financial Services

Employee Ownership Gains Federal Momentum: What the DOL’s Latest Report Means for Business Owners

The U.S. Department of Labor recently released a report to Congress highlighting continued growth in employee ownership and outlining a new federal initiative aimed at expanding worker ownership opportunities. Business owners, private companies, and boards evaluating succession or liquidity strategies should take note. Federal agencies are not only tracking the expansion of employee ownership structures…

March 12, 2026

Tax Law

Maximizing Year-End Charitable Giving and Gifting Strategies

As the year closes, a few deliberate moves before December 31 can deliver a powerful double benefit: current-year income-tax savings and longer-term estate planning advantages. With limits resetting on January 1, this is the moment to finalize transfers, confirm paperwork, and document your gifts. A well-designed combination of family gifts and charitable contributions can lower taxable income, reduce future estate exposure, and support people and causes you value. 1) Use the 2025 Annual Gift…

November 12, 2025

Business and Financial Services

Series LLCs: Just Don’t Do It

Business owners often seek ways to structure their companies efficiently while protecting assets and limiting liability. One option that has gained attention in recent years is the Series LLC, a unique entity structure that allows for multiple “series” or compartments under a single LLC umbrella. Each series is intended to operate independently, with its own…

March 28, 2025

Business and Financial Services

LLC Ownership Structures Explained

Choosing the right ownership structure for your Limited Liability Company (LLC) can have a significant impact on how your business operates, its tax obligations, and its growth potential. LLCs are known for their flexibility compared to other business structures, which is why they’re popular among entrepreneurs and established business owners alike. But with this flexibility…

December 27, 2024

Business and Financial Services

Phantom Stock Plans for LLCs

Attracting and retaining top talent often requires innovative compensation strategies. Multi-member LLCs are flexible but can also be complex. Founders and executives often wish to reward high-performing employees with upside value tied to the success of the company, but avoid the complexity of adding additional members to the LLC Operating Agreement. One such strategy is…

October 9, 2024

Business and Financial Services

Raising Money; Paying Finder’s Fees to Unregistered Broker-Dealers Can Be Risky

We’re occasionally asked if it’s a good idea for issuers to pay unregistered “finders” fees in exchange for connecting potential investors in conjunction with private securities offerings. “No,” is the short answer. The majority of finders are hired by issuers under finder’s, advisory, or other agreements that often involve payment of “success fees” when a…

July 11, 2024