New York, NY Financial Advisors | Founders Group

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Founders Group has a single focus: to help advance the personal wealth goals of founders of successful companies through adaptive long-term planning.

For over 30 years we have guided our clients through various business cycles and family chapters. Whether it is a company formation or exit, we recognize that our clients' businesses are the principle drivers of their long-term wealth. Having worked with many successful Founders in our practice, we recommend strategies to help ensure that your company's success results in maximum after-tax dollars for you. The cornerstone of our services is a coordinated plan that addresses meaningful goals, both financial and altruistic philanthropic. We design your plan to help you enhance the value of your company and the positive impact you can make in your community and beyond.

Capabilities and services for Founders:

Assemble an advisor team to create a pre-liquidity plan that addresses key tax and estate strategies
Solve personal pain points while in business growth phase (pre-IPO lending, cash flows, real estate)
Produce a post-liquidity personal outcome analysis
Construct the Founder's risk aware investment portfolio and develop a philanthropic mission statement

Founders Group

212-821-7023

Private Wealth Management
299 Park Avenue
26th Floor
New York, NY 10171

“Understanding your family personally and professionally is our priority. We foster relationships by providing the perspective you need to achieve success that’s measured in years, not months.”

— Founders Group

Personal planning for start-up founders

A startup founder can help mitigate risks associated with founder’s equity and set the stage for personal financial success by planning for the personal side of the liquidity event.

The benefits of qualified small business stock

Eligibility requirements of QSBS are stringent, but with proper planning, both when the stock is acquired and when it is sold, shareholders may be able to take advantage of favorable tax provisions.

Relationships are our most valuable asset

A shared commitment to delivering forward thinking, embracing innovation and demonstrating integrity in everything we do

We value depth and quality of relationships over quantity. We take pride in delivering exceptional service by putting your best interests first.

Clear communication
Our entire team is highly accessible, offering regular contact, personal touch points and ongoing reviews. Our flexible communication plan is tailored to your needs and schedule.

Trusted client service
Clients rely on our team’s associates for a host of financial and administrative needs. This means taking extra steps to provide customized reporting, help organize tax information or simplify daily financial and investment issues.

A network of specialists
By working closely with your accountants, attorneys and trusted advisors, as well as our network of financial specialists within and outside UBS, we can incorporate all perspectives into one comprehensive approach.

Sustainable wealth management

A tailored plan for long-term financial security

A good business plan looks beyond financial projections and plots how to respond when conditions inevitably change. The same is true of your personal financial plan. Prudent investment management is at the core of what we do, we have deep experience weaving together estate planning, wealth transfer and philanthropic strategies into a tailored financial plan.

Focus on entrepreneurs and business owners
We work with a select number of entrepreneurial-minded clients who value our ability to speak knowledgeably about their professional ventures. We address the full cycle of business needs, from strategic financing to managing the complexities of a succession or exit plan.

Family governance and multigenerational strategies
A family governance system helps you navigate the intersection of family, business, finance and legacy continuity. We work with families to facilitate building strategies that serve current generations but are flexible enough for the needs of future generations.

Trust and estate planning strategies
We have the experience and the network to help with protecting your assets, reducing estate tax exposure and transitioning wealth to future generations.

Customized lending solutions
We will help you borrow wisely, the way you want it, whether you need securities backed lending, a mortgage or a competitive credit card.

Philanthropic consulting
We’ll work with you and family members to provide education on philanthropy and participation strategies for the next generation. Our advice addresses tax-efficient investment strategies, your current charitable goals and contributions and access to local organizations.

Neither UBS Financial Services Inc. nor any of its employees provide tax or legal advice. You should consult with your personal tax or legal advisor regarding your personal circumstances.

Credit and lending services are provided by banking affiliates of UBS Financial Services Inc., and are subject to credit approval.

Managing risk

Helping to preserve and grow capital

We understand the importance of preserving your wealth so that you can enjoy your lifestyle, provide for your family and support the causes that are most important to you. We are passionate about delivering an investment experience consistent with your long-term financial goals.

Risk-adjusted returns
We are fixating on investments that reflect a record of positive risk-adjusted returns across a broad range of asset classes and through all types of economic conditions.

Open architecture
We offer extensive access to financial solutions and managers both within and outside of UBS. This open investment platform, along with a disciplined process, ensures we develop customized strategies based on highly focused research.

Asset allocation
Through our comprehensive due diligence and planning process, we can determine your family’s goals, growth and income needs, and tolerance for risk. This allows us to craft an asset allocation that maintains an opportunistic eye toward investments and changes in the market.

Safeguarding multigenerational wealth
Because we understand the connection between wealth and family, we’re committed to having a multigenerational impact on your life. Attuned to protecting the financial independence of your entire family, we can help structure a deliberate and meaningful family legacy and direct capital to reflect your values.

The strength of UBS

Deep resources, global access

As UBS Advisors, we can work with you to address your most sophisticated wealth challenges. We offer access to our global platforms and the financial and intellectual strengths of our experts in Wealth Management, Asset Management and our Private and Investment Banks.

Portfolio Advisory Group
Exclusively dedicated to sophisticated portfolio structuring, the group uses advanced quantitative analysis, proprietary research and dynamic diversification to fulfill your custom asset allocation.

Credit and liquidity solutions
Through UBS you can access innovative credit solutions such as securities backed lending, pre-IPO lending, mortgages and tailored financing.

CIO Wealth Management Research
Our global research organization, with more than 900 professionals across UBS, is dedicated to helping you understand the global economy and make better investment decisions.

Advanced planning
With extensive experience in wealth planning, estate tax and philanthropy, our planning analysts regularly evaluate how changes in the legislative and tax landscape might affect your wealth.

UBS Global Family Office
This highly specialized team seamlessly integrates comprehensive wealth management with institutional-level services and business opportunities for family offices.