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They Didn’t Do It Alone: Why More Business Owners Are Turning to ESOPs

They Didn’t Do It Alone: Why More Business Owners Are Turning to ESOPs
Peter Haroun

You didn’t build your business alone—why should you exit alone? More business owners are turning to Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) as a way to reward their teams, preserve company culture, and gain flexible, tax-efficient liquidity. In our latest article, we explore: - What an ESOP really is - Why it works for succession and growth - Who it’s right for (and who it’s not) - How EQ Private Wealth Advisors helps owners navigate the process If you’re thinking about the next chapter for your business—and the people who helped build it—this is worth a read.

From Tax Efficiency to Total Exit Strategy: One Business Owner’s Journey to Confidence


From Tax Efficiency to Total Exit Strategy: One Business Owner’s Journey to ConfidencePeter Haroun

Reduce taxes, build retirement wealth, and plan a strategic business exit—so you can protect what you've built and transition confidently into your next chapter

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