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.
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