Business Advisory Services

Practical Guidance for Stronger Operations and Long-Term Direction

Ascent Advisors partners with business owners to strengthen decision-making across financial management, operations, leadership, and strategy. Drawing on decades of combined experience working with family and closely held businesses, we provide hands-on advisory support that brings clarity to complexity and helps organizations move forward with intention and discipline.

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Our Services

Financial

We provide a full array of financial services to help business owners gain a clear understanding of their operations—supporting stronger decision-making and long-term planning.

  • Financial statement construction and reconciliation

    • Balance sheet (book value and market value)

    • Income statement and statement of cash flows

  • Pro forma statement development with actual-to-budget comparisons

  • Monthly and quarterly financial closeout

  • Rolling capital planning

Management and Performance

As organizations grow, disciplined management systems become essential. We help businesses identify, measure, and improve the drivers of performance through thoughtful structure and accountability.

  • Management dashboards with KPIs and key metrics

  • Enterprise and production-based modeling

  • Risk management planning

  • Financing package development for lenders

  • Investment philosophy alignment

Operations Management and Human Resources

Strong operations depend on people, communication, and clarity. We assist with operational planning and human resource considerations that support engagement, alignment, and execution.

  • Compensation and performance systems

  • Internal and external communication planning

  • Learning and development initiatives

  • Insurance planning

Strategic Thinking and Growth

A business can drift off course long before it feels the impact. We work alongside you and your advisory team to develop clear strategies—both near-term and long-range—that keep your organization aligned with its goals.

  • Market intelligence and competitive insight

  • Business structure and entity considerations

  • Long-term tax and estate planning coordination

  • Business imaging and branding support

  • Meeting facilitation and strategic collaboration