CASE STUDY

When the business sale closed, the retirement planning began

Comprehensive planning helped a recently retired business owner align income needs, investment strategy, and family engagement under a cohesive framework.

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Challenge

Following a liquidity event, the client needed to transition from wealth accumulation to distribution. There was no long-term financial plan in place, and priorities included generating consistent income, maintaining purchasing power, and involving family members in future planning. The client also wanted to reduce exposure to unnecessary market risk while preserving assets over time.

At-a-glance

Client
Recently retired business owner, early 70s, with 3 adult children
By the numbers
~$10 million in investable assets
Constraints

Income stability, inflation risk, market volatility, multi-generational planning

The plan

Diversified investment strategy paired with structured income and family engagement

Approach

A comprehensive, goals-based framework was developed to address both financial and family considerations:

Cash flow planning 
Structured a withdrawal strategy to support ongoing living expenses, including a dedicated reserve designed to cover near-term income needs.

Investment strategy 
Built a diversified portfolio aligned with a moderate risk profile, focusing on stability and inflation awareness rather than high growth.

Distribution coordination 
Evaluated withdrawal sources across tax-advantaged and taxable accounts to support efficiency over time.

Family engagement
Included adult children in planning discussions to align expectations and improve long-term coordination.

Advisory support 
Provided situational guidance as needs arose, including reviewing financial elements tied to major life decisions.

Outcome

The client gained a clearer framework for managing income, investments, and family involvement. The plan introduced structure around cash flow and portfolio strategy while helping organize assets in a way that reflects personal priorities. Ongoing coordination supported more informed decision-making and greater visibility into how financial elements work together.

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This case study is for illustrative purposes only and does not represent the experience of all clients. Client experiences and outcomes will vary based on individual circumstances.