Who We Serve

Financial planning for business owners who want to keep more of what they’ve built

At Arete Financial Group, we work primarily with business owners, senior executives, and high-income families who want more than investment management alone.

Our clients are often at a point where the decisions they make over the next 5–15 years will have an outsized impact on their taxes, their business transition, and their retirement lifestyle.

We help bring those pieces together into one coordinated strategy.

Our primary focus

Business owners in construction, trades, energy, and industrial sectors

We particularly enjoy working with owners and operators in industries such as:

  • Construction

  • Oil and gas

  • Skilled trades

  • Industrial services

  • Manufacturing-related businesses

  • Contracting and field-service businesses

These clients often have substantial wealth tied up in their business, complex tax considerations, and a need for forward-looking planning around retirement, succession, and eventual exit.

They are typically looking for a trusted advisor who understands that their financial life is not just about a portfolio — it is about the business, the tax return, the balance sheet, and what comes next.

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We also work with

Senior executives and highly compensated professionals

We also serve senior executives and other high-income professionals who are navigating:

  • High current tax exposure

  • Concentrated wealth

  • Deferred compensation or equity compensation

  • Retirement timing decisions

  • Long-term income planning

  • Legacy and family planning

These clients want a thoughtful, coordinated approach that helps them make informed decisions today while preparing for the future

Who tends to be a strong fit

Our best-fit clients are typically people who:

  • Have $1 million or more in investable assets, or

  • Earn $500,000 or more in annual income

  • Value planning, not just product recommendations

  • Want a long-term relationship, not one-time advice

  • Appreciate tax-aware financial decision-making

  • Want their advisor to coordinate with their CPA and other professionals

  • Are preparing for retirement, business transition, or a major liquidity event

They are often disciplined, successful, and busy. They want clear advice, straightforward communication, and a strategy built around real-life decisions.

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Common questions our clients are trying to solve

Many people come to us because they are asking questions like:

  • Am I paying more in taxes than I need to?

  • How do I prepare financially to step away from my business?

  • If I sell my business, what happens next?

  • How do I turn my wealth into reliable retirement income?

  • How should my investments, taxes, and retirement plan work together?

  • What should I be doing now to prepare for the next stage of life?

These are not simple investment questions. They are planning questions.

That is where we do our best work.

What our clients value

Straightforward advice

They want clear answers, not jargon.

Coordinated planning

They want investment strategy, tax planning conversations, retirement planning, and legacy considerations working together.

Long-term thinking

They care about what happens not just this year, but over the next decade and beyond.

Confidence in transition

Whether they are preparing to retire, slow down, or exit a business, they want a plan that helps them move forward with clarity.

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Who may not be the right fit

We are likely not the best fit for those seeking:

A transactional relationship

Investment management without broader planning

Basic financial help without complexity

A low-cost, high-volume advisor model

Our firm is designed for clients who value a deeper planning relationship and who want advice tailored to complex financial decisions.

Our planning approach

We believe financial strategy should help answer three major questions:

How do I protect and grow what I’ve built?

We help clients organize and manage wealth with purpose.

How do I reduce unnecessary tax drag over time?

We coordinate with clients and their tax professionals to help identify planning opportunities.

How do I convert success today into confidence later?

We help clients prepare for retirement, transition, and legacy with a clear strategy.

If you’re wondering whether we’re a fit

You do not need to have every answer before reaching out.

If you are a business owner, senior executive, or high-income household looking for a more coordinated financial strategy, we’d be glad to have a conversation.

Schedule an introductory call

We’ll learn more about your goals, your current situation, and whether our process is the right fit.