Partnership with Private Equity Professionals
Axiom is structured to address the specific financial complexities that professionals working in the private equity sector wrestle with.
We understand that in this industry, your personal life and your professional life become intertwined. Because of this, we work with our clients to understand the nuances of that relationship and apply our bespoke offering to your situation.
Our process begins by analyzing your cash flow, co-investments, carry cycles, and asset concentration. Then, with a vast knowledge of working with others in similar situations, we provide a fresh perspective to your financial life.
On a personal level, we strive to uncover the significant planning needs that an individual and family will come across. This advice goes beyond investing and includes tax opportunities and planning how you will share your wealth with future generations and charities.
We will execute on these findings to free your time so that you can allocate it towards creating value at your firm and spending meaningful time with those you care most about.
Axiom has a specific focus on providing wealth management services to partners and investment professionals at private equity firms. We are built on the belief that the “one sized fits all” traditional wealth management model is not the answer for this group of individuals.
Comprehensive private wealth management.
Cash Flow Planning
Managing liquidity for co-invest capital calls, fund distributions, bonuses, and taxes can become cumbersome. Add on your personal expenses and it becomes imperative to have a defined liquidity management plan. We model your cash flow so that you maintain the appropriate amount of cash.
Insurance Strategies
A proper understanding of your career trajectory is essential to recommending the appropriate insurance. We will make sure that you have the right insurance plans in place for the right reasons. This may include disability and death benefits to provide for loved ones.
Concentrated Positions
Oftentimes, we see an oversized portion of a client’s portfolio tied to a single stock or industry. We work with clients to diversify around those holdings to mitigate your total risk profile. While taxes may restrict the options available, we will provide strategies to fit your circumstances.
Tax-Smart Investing
Having an understanding of the qualifications and rules surrounding tax-advantaged accounts is paramount when it comes to investing. These decisions will allow your assets to continue growing in the right accounts. In addition, utilizing tax-efficient products will minimize your tax obligation.
Estate Planning
Accumulating assets above the estate tax exemption can significantly reduce the amount you can pass to future generations. Early and proper planning for your taxable accounts and carried interest will protect these assets while still retaining control in the way you desire.
Personal Leverage
Just as you optimize the balance sheets of the companies you work with, it is important to incorporate assets and liabilities in your personal financial model. Axiom will help you strategize how to use mortgages, security backed loans, and capital call loans to meet your needs.
Hypothetical Case Studies
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Case Study #1
Example: Founder, Partner, Senior MD, Managing Partner
Goal: Frank is scaling back and looking to exit the business in the next few years. He would like to put a plan in place to simplify retirement while maintaining investments in different buckets.
The Background: Frank, 61, has been been working at his private for 28 years. They are currently investing out of Fund IV and Frank has participated and played a leadership role in the past three.
The Challenges: Frank knows he has enough money to retire but has other issues he is looking into. He knows that he wants to fly private and is looking into companies to partner with. He also would like to begin executing a plan to transfer money to his kids and grandkids and also set up a vehicle to donate to the charities that he and his wife support.
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Case Study #2
Example: Managing Director, General Partner, Partner
Goal: Alex has hit his stride at work. His company is fundraising and they have knocked it out of the park on the past 3 funds he’s worked on. It is time to hone in on his personal finances to ensure that he is maximizing all areas of his financial life.
The Background: Alex, 48, has one kid in college and two in high school. His liquid net worth already puts him over the federal estate tax limit and hopefully, some of his biggest years are yet to come.
The Challenges: Alex has done a pretty good job at savings and investing his money over the years. As the dollars have increased, he has realized that he is outgrowing his current advisor as they do not have the experience in working with private equity professionals. He needs someone to take a microscope to his finances to tidy things up for the future.
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Case Study #3
Example: Principal, Director, Vice President, Managing Director
Goal: Jack hasn’t yet allocated the proper amount of time for his own personal finances. He gives himself a C+ when it comes to organization, knows that he has too much in his checking account, and does not have a consistent investment philosophy that he can articulate.
The Background: Jack, 37, has worked at two different firms in private equity over the past 11 years. He just received a waterfall carry distribution from the first firm that he worked for. He is married and still living in the city. If works doesn’t have his slammed, his 2 year old is certainly keeping him busy.
The Challenges: Jack now has more liquid cash than he has ever had before. He knows he has a good handle of private investments, but hasn’t had the experience deploying cash into the public markets in a risk managed way for the goals that he is looking to achieve for his family.
