Business Owner Questionnaire

Before you begin

Documents to Gather

If available, gather these documents for secure upload. If something is unavailable, complete the applicable section below using your best information.

01 · Business Profile

Business & Ownership

Start with the structure, ownership and economics of the business.

Legal Business NameDBA / Trade Name Entity TypeIndustry Year EstablishedState of Formation Your Ownership %Number of Employees Other Owners / Partners

02 · Financial Picture

Business Financial Overview

High-level figures are sufficient for an initial planning conversation.

Most Recent Annual RevenueApprox. Annual Net IncomeOwner Compensation Approx. Business ValueValuation DateValuation Method / Source Cash ReservesOutstanding Business DebtPersonal Guarantees Major capital needs, expected investments, or material financial changes over the next 3–5 years

03 · Personal Connection

Your Business & Personal Financial Plan

Business owners often have significant personal financial exposure tied to one asset.

Approx. % of Household Net Worth Represented by BusinessApprox. % of Household Income From Business Annual Personal Cash Flow Needed From BusinessDo You Expect Business Cash Flow to Fund Retirement? What personal financial goals depend most heavily on the continued success or eventual sale of the business?

04 · Retirement

Retirement Plans & Employee Benefits

Review opportunities for owner retirement savings, employee benefits and plan design.

Current Annual Owner ContributionEmployer Contribution / MatchAre you satisfied with the current retirement plan design? What would you like to improve?Other benefits offered to owners/key employees/employees

05 · Risk Management

Business Protection & Insurance

Identify risks that could materially affect the business or your household.

Coverage / Protection	In Place?	Carrier / Provider	Coverage / Amount	Notes
General Liability
Property / Casualty
Business Interruption
Cyber Liability
Key-Person Insurance
Buy-Sell Funding Insurance
Disability / Overhead Expense Insurance

Who are the key people whose death, disability, or departure would materially affect the business?

06 · Tax Planning

Tax & Cash-Flow Considerations

These questions help identify areas to coordinate with your CPA or tax professional.

CPA / Tax ProfessionalFirm Do You Make Quarterly Estimated Payments?Tax Year End Current tax-planning strategies being used Known tax concerns or upcoming transactions

07 · Succession

Business Continuity & Exit Planning

Even when an exit is years away, the desired outcome can shape today's financial plan.

Ideal Exit / Transition Timeframe Preferred Transition Is There a Written Succession Plan? Is There a Buy-Sell Agreement? Who could operate the business if you were unexpectedly unable to work? What would a successful business transition look like to you—financially and personally? How much after-tax liquidity or annual income would you ideally want from a future transition?

08 · Estate Integration

Ownership, Estate & Family Considerations

Business ownership should be coordinated with your estate plan and beneficiary intentions.

Is Business Ownership Addressed in Your Estate Plan? Are Any Family Members Active in the Business? If some heirs are involved in the business and others are not, how would you like to approach fairness/equalization? Any ownership-transfer, gifting, legacy, or family-governance goals?

09 · Planning Priorities

What Matters Most?

Select the issues you would most like White Aspen Capital to help organize and evaluate.

Top three business-owner planning prioritiesWhat is your biggest financial concern as a business owner?

10 · Professional Team

Advisors & Coordination

With your permission, coordinated planning can help keep financial, tax, legal and business strategies aligned.

Professional	Name	Firm	Email / Phone	May WAC Coordinate?
CPA / Tax Professional
Business Attorney
Estate Planning Attorney
Insurance Professional
Business Valuation / M&A Advisor

11 · Secure Documents

Upload Supporting Business Documents

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12 · Final Notes

Anything Else We Should Know?

Additional Notes

White Aspen Capital can help integrate business-owner considerations into your broader financial plan and coordinate with your legal, tax, insurance, valuation and other professionals as appropriate. Legal and tax advice should be provided by the applicable qualified professional.