In this special episode, Mike Delgass sits down with Ramsey Goodrich, Managing Partner and investment banker at Carter Moore & Goodrich to explore the emotional and strategic journey of selling a closely held business. Ramsey brings more than 25 years of experience advising owners and executives of family held and founder led middle market companies on strategies to maximize shareholder value through M&A and capital transactions. Wealthspire Advisors LLC (“Wealthspire”) is a registe...

In this episode, Sandy Wiggins, financial advisor and Managing Director at Wealthspire Advisors is joined by John Nelson, Managing Director at NFP Retirement, to discuss the ins and outs of ESOPs (Employee Stock Ownership Plans). They explore how ESOPs can be a powerful tool for succession planning, tax efficiency, and employee engagement, and highlight the benefits and considerations of implementing an ESOP. Wealthspire Advisors LLC (“Wealthspire”) is a registered investment adviser and su...

In this special episode, Mike Delgass and Sandy Wiggins, financial advisors at Wealthspire Advisors, are joined by their colleague Liz Summers. Liz serves as Director of Wealth Strategy for Wealthspire's Family Wealth practice and joins the podcast to discuss the critical planning steps business owners should consider before selling their company. This episodes covers timing considerations, valuation strategies, the role of family offices post-sale, and wealth transfer techniques, including g...

In this episode, Sandy Wiggins, financial advisor and Managing Director at Wealthspire Advisors is joined by Conrad Garcia, Partner and Tax Attorney at Williams Mullen, to explore critical tax planning strategies for business owners preparing for a sale, along with the importance of assembling a transaction team, entity structure considerations, personal goodwill, QSBS opportunities, and estate planning techniques. Whether you're selling a C Corp, S Corp, or LLC, this episode offers valuable ...

In this episode of Business Owner Bootcamp, co-host Michael Delgass and Kevin Brady, Senior Vice President at Wealthspire Advisors dive into the powerful tax planning tool known as Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS). They explore recent legislative updates, including increased exclusions and shortened holding periods, and unpack strategies like stacking and trust structuring to maximize tax benefits. Whether you're a founder, investor, or advisor, this conversation offers valuable insights...

In this episode, Sandy Wiggins and Carroll Hurst, CPA, Director at Keiter and 40-year veteran and expert in providing audit, tax, and consulting insights to privately-owned business organizations, estates, trusts, and foundations, will discuss the basics of valuing your business, how a business owner should prepare for a sale of their business, and what key steps the entrepreneur should take to maximize the value of their business. The content of this communication is limited to the m...

Financial advisors Gail Harris and Oliver Pursche join Mike Delgass as they discuss the crucial aspects of selling a business. Join us in this episode as Gail and Oliver emphasize the importance of consulting with a financial advisor to navigate the complexities of the sale process for a business. Gail and Oliver share their insights on why early preparation is essential for a successful transaction, offering valuable advice to business owners considering this significant step. Wealthspire ...

Welcome to Business Owner Bootcamp, the Wealthspire Advisors podcast designed to help business owners and entrepreneurs take control of their finances. Hosts and financial advisors Michael Delgass and Sandy Wiggins break down key topics like tax strategies, exit planning, business valuations, and real-world experiences with expert guests. In Episode 1, our hosts share their insights on the state of business ownership today. Wealthspire Advisors LLC (“Wealthspire”) is a registered inve...