Business Strategy Review — Edward Carlisle & Co.
Complimentary  ·  Confidential  ·  For Business Owners & Partners Only
Business Owner Advisory

If You Have a Business Partner,
Your Buy-Sell Agreement
May Not Be Properly Funded

This review helps business owners identify gaps in their current agreements and structure proper funding using life insurance — so transitions are smooth, protected, and tax-efficient.

Schedule Your Business Strategy Review

No cost  ·  No obligation  ·  Completely confidential

Common Gaps We Identify

Unfunded agreements — buyout exists on paper but has no mechanism to execute it

No ownership transition plan — unclear what happens if a partner exits or passes away

Financial exposure at exit — partners forced to sell, liquidate, or take on debt

No succession strategy — no protection for the business or their families

70%
of buy-sell agreements are unfunded at the time of a triggering event
$0
available to buy out a departing partner without proper funding in place
30 min
is all it takes to identify critical gaps in your current structure
Is This Right For You?

This Review Is Designed For

If any of these describe your situation, this conversation could protect your business and everyone involved.

Business partners in meeting

Business Owners with Partners

You have one or more business partners and want to ensure your ownership transition is structured, funded, and legally sound.

High income professional

High-Income Professionals

Your business is your most significant asset. You need a strategy that protects its value for your family and partners.

Business agreement documents

Existing Agreement Holders

You already have a buy-sell agreement but aren't certain it's properly structured, funded, or current.

Business succession planning

Owners Planning for Succession

You want a clear succession strategy that protects your business, your partners, and your family — on your terms.

What We Uncover

What Most Business Owners
Don't Know Until It's Too Late

These are the most common risks we identify in a Business Strategy Review.

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Unfunded Buy-Sell Agreements

The agreement exists on paper but there's no funding mechanism to execute the buyout when it's needed most.

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Unclear Ownership Transitions

No defined process for what happens if a partner exits, becomes disabled, or passes away — leaving the business exposed.

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Financial Exposure at Exit

Without proper funding, surviving partners may be forced to sell assets, liquidate equity, or take on significant debt.

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No Succession Protection

No clear strategy to protect the business, partners, or their families in the event of an unexpected ownership change.

What's Included

What You'll Walk Away With

Every Business Strategy Review delivers a structured analysis and a clear action plan.

01

Structure Review

A complete review of your current buy-sell agreement, ownership split, and how your business is positioned from a protection standpoint.

02

Gap & Risk Analysis

Specific identification of gaps, risks, or inefficiencies in your current agreements — so you know exactly where you're exposed and why.

03

Funding Strategy Guidance

Guidance on proper funding strategies using life insurance — structured to be tax-efficient and right-sized for your business.

04

Clear Next Steps

Specific, actionable recommendations to strengthen your agreement and protect your business, your partners, and your family.

Simple Process

How It Works

Three simple steps to protect your business and everyone in it.

Business strategy consultation
1

Schedule Your Review

Fill out the short form below. We'll reach out to confirm your 30-minute strategy session at a time that works for you.

2

Review Your Current Structure

We'll walk through your existing agreements, identify gaps, and assess where your business is currently exposed.

3

Get a Clear Action Plan

You'll leave with specific next steps and a funding strategy tailored to your business size, structure, and goals.

Schedule Your Review

Book Your Business
Strategy Review

Complete the short form below and we'll be in touch to confirm your session.

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