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06.29.26

What’s the Right Entity Type for Your New Business?

Articles
Business Owners
Business Tax

Start-ups must choose a legal entity for their business activities. The type of entity you select affects how the business is taxed and who may be held personally liable for...

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06.24.26

Building Bench Strength for Effective Succession Planning

Articles
Business Owners
Business Tax

Every business will eventually face leadership transitions. Whether key people retire, pursue new opportunities or become unable to do their job, your business must maintain continuity. Often, smooth transitions depend...

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06.24.26
Ross Gobel, CFP®

5 Financial Conversations to Have Before a Parent Moves In

Blog
Wealth Management

One thing I’ve noticed with many families is that the decision to have a parent move in is rarely just about having an extra bedroom. Sometimes the decision happens after...

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06.23.26
Jon T. Meyer, CFP®

Selling a Business: What Owners Need to Know Before Going to Market with Blake Johnson (Ep. 7)

Podcast

Thinking about selling your business someday? The decisions you make years before a transaction can have a major impact on value, buyer interest, and your options when it’s time to...

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06.23.26

When the Sale of an Appreciated Home Triggers Taxes — and When It Doesn’t

Articles
Business Owners
Business Tax

Home values have risen significantly in many areas of the country over the last several years, leaving some homeowners with substantial gains when they sell. Of course a large profit...

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06.22.26

Don’t Let the IRS Treat Your Sideline as a Hobby

Articles
Business Owners
Business Tax

Do you operate a side gig in addition to your regular day job? Whether you’ve turned a love for crafting into an online store or you play the guitar at...

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06.17.26

Behind on Bookkeeping? Here’s How to Get Back on Track

Articles
Business Owners
Business Tax

Running a business requires juggling countless responsibilities. Not surprisingly, bookkeeping tasks often end up on the bottom of to-do lists. The good news is that falling behind doesn’t necessarily mean...

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06.16.26

BGM Named a 2026 Top Workplace by Star Tribune

News

BGM is proud to announce that the Firm has been recognized as a 2026 Top Workplace by the Minnesota Star Tribune for the third consecutive year. This recognition is based...

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06.16.26

Don’t Overlook These Tax Issues After a Job Loss

Articles
Individual Tax & Planning

Even with a relatively low unemployment rate (averaging around 4.4% over the past year), layoffs and terminations continue to affect workers across many industries. If you’ve recently lost your job,...

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06.16.26
Jake Thibault, CFP®

5 Mistakes Founders Make with Sudden Wealth

Blog
Wealth Management

Most startup founders spend years obsessing over product-market fit, burn rates, and growth. What they don’t prepare for is the other side: the moment the exit happens and millions of...

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