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ADVISORY

At SAX, your success is our business. Our advisors are not about crunching numbers, but rather trusted advisors to your overall operations.

We help you exceed your goals while providing value every step of the way by understanding the ins and outs of your company, much like a mechanic under the hood of your car. From there, SAX’s industry expertise and innovative thinking drives actionable strategies and results to get you where you want to go.

our advisory services include but are not limited to:

Hr Consulting

Human Resources play a vital role in today’s competitive market, encompassing attracting, engaging, managing, and retaining top talent.

With industries rapidly evolving and a diverse multi-generational workforce emerging, organizations encounter challenges such as technological advancements, skill demands, enhanced benefits, and regulatory compliance.

SAX’s HR Consulting Practice offers comprehensive support to aid in strategic decision-making and day-to-day operations, facilitating the achievement of organizational objectives and talent retention. We ensure clients stay up-to-date on regulatory changes and industry standards and implement necessary controls for compliance. Collaborating closely with clients, we deliver tailored solutions to address modern workplace demands, aiming to boost growth, productivity, and profitability and enhance overall HR management.

Our specialized services include:

  • HR and Talent Acquisition Design & Enhancement
  • HR SWOT Analysis
  • Onboarding & Offboarding Design
  • Training and Professional Development Programs
  • Succession Planning
  • Formalized Evaluation Process
  • Compliance Assessments
  • I9 Review
  • Handbook Review
  • Separation & Employment Agreements
  • Offer & Non-Compete Agreements
  • Restrictive Covenants
  • Executive Coaching / Culture Review
  • Employee Relations
  • Policy and Procedure Reviews or Updates
  • HR Due Diligence
  • Integration Support for Mergers & Acquisitions

Contact SAX’S HR CONSULTING ADVISORS

service leader

Christine Brennan-Savino

Investment Banking

SAX Capital Advisors is a leading investment banking firm that focuses on founder-owned and privately held businesses.

From industry pioneers to upstart entrepreneurial companies, we pride ourselves on being our client’s premier advisor for successful transactions with the goal of outperforming our client’s expectations. Our advisors are detail-oriented and strongly focused on a relentless work ethic to enable an optimal M&A outcome. We understand that every situation is unique, and we pride ourselves on providing bespoke sell-side and buy-side advice to meet our client’s goals. The right deal encompasses various factors beyond the sale price. Count on us to navigate the process and ensure you surpass your objectives.

Our specialized services include:

  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Raising Capital / Financing
  • Corporate Valuations
  • Restructuring & Turnaround
  • Management Buyouts & Family Ownership Transfers
  • Financial & Corporate Advisory Strategic Services

service leader

Jerome Fusco

Fractional Finance

At SAX, we offer strategic financial expertise through our Fractional Finance Practice, tailored to businesses of all sizes. Here’s why it matters:

  • Cost-Effective: Access CFO-level expertise as needed, saving resources compared to hiring a full-time CFO.
  • Tailored Solutions: Our fractional CFOs develop customized financial strategies aligned with your unique goals.
  • Flexible Support: Get assistance weekly, monthly, or project-based, ensuring efficient resource utilization.
  • Expertise: Our team comprises seasoned financial professionals with diverse industry experience, providing reliable guidance for growth and profitability.

Unlock strategic financial leadership without full-time commitment. Contact our Fractional Finance Practice for a complimentary consultation today.

Our Fractional Finance Advisory Services Include:

  • Outsourced CFO: Strategic financial management based on decades of experience.
  • Accounting & Bookkeeping: Industry-savvy accountants for precise financial management.
  • Mergers & Acquisitions/Capital Raising Preparation: Expert guidance through all stages of transactions and assistance in raising capital leveraging our deep investment community connections.
  • Accounting “Clean-ups”: Some companies find their accounting records in need of a “clean-up”. We can accurately recreate your accounting records to ensure data integrity and ensure your records are correct for past and future periods.

CONTACT SAX’S FRACTIONAL FINANCE ADVISORS

service leader

Eric Meisner

Private Client

At SAX, we specialize in wealth management, legacy preservation, and family financial security.

Our Private Client Services team offers personalized solutions with confidentiality and a holistic approach. We prioritize enduring partnerships and your financial wellness.

  • Wealth Preservation: We develop strategies to safeguard and perpetuate your wealth, minimizing tax liabilities for future generations.
  • Tax Planning & Compliance: Our experts craft personalized tax strategies to minimize burdens while ensuring full compliance.
  • Estate Planning: Working closely with you, we create plans for a seamless transfer of assets aligned with your wishes.
  • Investment Advisory: Our advisors help you make informed investment decisions tailored to your goals, offering asset allocation and risk management guidance.
  • Family Office Services: Our dedicated team simplifies managing your family’s financial affairs, covering investments, estate planning, tax strategies, and more.
  • Risk Management: We assess and mitigate risks to provide peace of mind, enabling you to navigate uncertainties confidently.

Our specialized Services Include:

  • Financial Planning / Investment Management
  • Cybersecurity / Document Management
  • Multi-generational Succession Planning
  • Tax Preparation & Planning
  • Estate Planning
  • Gift Tax Planning
  • Philanthropic Planning & Tracking
  • Cash Flow Projections & Budgets
  • Bill Pay & Bank Reconciliation
  • Brokerage Reconciliation
  • Net Worth Statements

CONTACT SAX’S PRIVATE CLIENT ADVISORS

service leader

Joseph J. Bulger, Ea

Strategic Business Transformation

At SAX, we understand the myriad challenges organizations face daily, from financial hurdles and intense competition for funding; to employee retention and operational efficiency.

Having a trusted advisor can make all the difference in reshaping your internal structure and capabilities for advancement.

SAX surpasses standard compliance work, offering comprehensive advisory services tailored to every phase of an organization’s life cycle, from inception to succession planning. Nationally recognized for our diverse expertise, we continually evolve by introducing new practice areas to meet the evolving needs of modern businesses.

Through our Strategic Business Transformation & Nonprofit Consulting Practice, we offer 360-degree consulting, providing a full spectrum of comprehensive and project-based services. Combined with our existing robust services, including audit, tax, wealth management, technology, Fractional CFO, and HR, our dedicated advisors focus on crafting strategic and innovative solutions to propel your organization forward.

Our specialized Services Include:

  • Organizational Assessment (Full Organization or Targeted Areas)
  • Board Development & Engagement
  • Governance
  • Program Development, Effectiveness, and Efficiencies
  • Strategic Planning, Mission, and Vision Statements
  • Fundraising and Development (Donor Cultivation and Stewardship)
  • Finance
  • Team Building
  • Public Relations and Policies
  • Leadership Transition and Succession Planning
  • Leadership Coaching
  • Educational Webinars / Seminars (customized to each organization)

MEET LAUREN FRARY

Meet Lauren Frary, our leader of Strategic Business Transformation. Learn about her background and experience and why she joined SAX to better serve nonprofit organizations.

ENGAGING WITH SAX

Learn about what types of nonprofits can benefit from SAX’s consulting services and how an engagement gets off the ground.

CONTACT SAX’S SBT ADVISORS

service leader

Lauren Frary

ISSUES & TRENDS FACING THE NONPROFIT INDUSTRY

Learn about the issues and trends facing the nonprofit industry and Lauren’s vision for helping nonprofits reach their full potential to make the most of their mission.

Transaction Strategy & Transformation

Our Transaction Strategy & Transformation team at SAX offers a comprehensive due diligence and value creation approach tailored to the specific needs of private equity and corporate teams.

We recognize that buy- and sell-side analysis is one aspect of a successful transaction. Our focus extends from deal work to transformation and growth strategy, ensuring that our clients strategically maximize value throughout their entire business lifecycle.

With a blend of transactional and strategy expertise, we have a proven track record of guiding private and public companies through complex transactions. Our flexible and adaptable approach allows us to meet each client’s unique needs and timelines.

Choosing the appropriate advisor is crucial for identifying risks and maximizing transaction value. With SAX’s Transaction Strategy & Transformation team, we ensure your interests are protected, and help structure deals and strategy projects to achieve your desired outcomes, positioning you for future success.

OUR TRANSACTION STRATEGY SERVICES INCLUDE:

  • Financial Due Diligence (Quality of Earnings)
  • Commercial Due Diligence
  • Operational Due Diligence
  • Buy-Side & Sell-Side Strategy
  • Pre & Post Acquisition Services
  • Post-Acquisition Opening Balance
  • Working Capital Assistance
  • Merger Integration & Optimization
  • Divestitures & Carve-Outs
  • M&A Valuations
  • Due Diligence for Lenders
  • Growth Strategy
  • Pricing Strategy
  • Cost Sustainability
  • Organizational and Staffing Optimization

CONTACT SAX’S TST ADVISORS

service leader

Eric Lewandowski

Valuation, Forensic, & Litigation

Top legal professionals, businesses, financial institutions, and judicial bodies rely on our expertise to navigate complex situations.

Whether it’s litigation, alternative dispute resolution, or resolving intricate financial matters, turn to SAX’s Valuation, Forensic, & Litigation Advisors for comprehensive solutions.

OUR SPECIALIZED SERVICES INCLUDE:

  • Income & Cash Flow Analysis
  • Lifestyle Analysis
  • Budget Analysis
  • Net Worth Statements
  • Business Valuation
  • Forensic Accounting
  • Asset Tracing
  • Mediation & Settlement Assistance
  • Assistance in Development of Separation Agreements
  • Expert Testimony
  • Question Development for Depositions, Pre-trial Direct, and Cross-examination
  • Critique of Opposition
  • Our experienced team provides expert financial guidance to clients and their legal representatives in matrimonial cases. We assist throughout the divorce process, offering high-quality analysis efficiently. Our professionals are skilled in mediation and collaboration, understanding the emotional toll on families.

    Recognized by attorneys, judges, and clients, our business valuation and financial forensic experts excel in expert witness testimony. We’re known for our prowess in matrimonial dissolution services and our ability to defend analyses and opinions. Additionally, we leverage firm-wide resources for complex cases.

  • SAX specializes in valuing closely held businesses and professional practices. Our experts analyze clients’ economic and competitive landscapes, evaluating financial strengths, weaknesses, strategic positioning, and internal and external pressures affecting overall value. We deliver insightful, objective reports supporting our value opinions.

    We customize procedures to suit client’s needs, offering fully written reports, summaries, value calculations, and management advisory services. Analysts consider various valuation approaches and rely on professional judgment to determine value. Clients trust our experienced team, comprising certified public accountants, accredited business valuators, fraud examiners, and financial analysts.

  • Fraud and financial misstatements pose significant concerns for all businesses, regardless of size or sector. Our team of forensic accountants and certified fraud examiners offers specialized services to safeguard financial integrity:

    Fraud and Financial Investigations:

    • Handle criminal and civil cases involving various domestic and international financial crimes, such as embezzlement, breach of fiduciary duty, financial statement fraud, and more.
    • Provide services like earnings management review, forensic accounting, and reconstruction of financial data.

    Fraud Deterrence:

    • Conduct operational reviews, fraud risk assessments, and internal control evaluations.
    • Offer internal staff training to enhance the detection and prevention of fraudulent activities.

    Expert Testimony:

    • Our experienced forensic accounting and economic experts provide testimony in financial disputes at federal, state, and local levels.
    • Ensure an objective, fair, and detail-oriented approach to litigation, negotiations, settlements, and fraud cases.

CONTACT SAX’S VFL ADVISORS

service leader

Megan Sartor, CPA, ABV, CFF

Client Accounting Services

At SAX, we understand that managing finances can be complex for businesses of all sizes.

That’s why we provide tailored accounting and bookkeeping services that streamline operations and promote long-term success. Utilizing cutting-edge technology, we enhance efficiencies and deliver real-time insights for informed decision-making. With a dedicated team of experts assigned to your business, we build a strong partnership focused on your unique goals, driving sustainable growth and success.

Our specialized services include:

  • Stay informed with timely and accurate financial reports, including Profit & Loss statements, Balance Sheets, and Cash Flow Statements. Make data-driven decisions with insights that monitor your business’s performance.

  • We leverage cutting-edge software solutions to streamline your accounts payable processes, customizing our approach to fit your specific needs. Let us help you implement the right AP software for timely payments, efficient 1099 filings, and enhanced financial oversight—without the hassle.

  • Gain clarity on receivables and improve your cash flow. Our proactive management strategies minimize outstanding balances, ensuring effective cash flow management.

  • Plan for future growth with our comprehensive budgets and forecasts. Allocate resources efficiently and identify potential challenges to stay ahead in the competitive landscape.

  • Understand your cash flow patterns and discover areas for improvement. We implement strategies to optimize working capital and maintain healthy cash reserves.

  • Achieve accuracy in your financial records through regular bank reconciliations. We identify and resolve discrepancies to keep you informed about your financial position.

  • Monitor and analyze your business expenses with our expert insights. Identify cost-saving opportunities and areas for improved efficiency to enhance your bottom line.

  • Mitigate financial risks with our robust controls and compliance strategies. We help protect your business from errors, fraud, and regulatory challenges.

We understand that every business is unique. Our services are customized to meet your specific needs and goals. We believe in building lasting relationships with our clients, guiding you towards sustainable growth and success.

Contact us today for a consultation and discover how our Client Accounting Services can support your growth!

CONTACT SAX’S CAS ADVISORS

service leader

Jordan Goldman, CPA

New York City, NY
646.616.1613
jgoldman@saxllp.com

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