Jake Hansma - Senior Financial Advisor
Blue Collar Buisness Owners, Self Employed, and Early Retirees.
Financial Planning for Small Business Owners
I work with:
Blue-collar business owners
Self-employed professionals
Early retirees
You have have built success through hard work, grit, and long hours. My role is to help them protect, grow, and strategically steward their wealth through every stage of life — from planning and accumulation to liquidity and lifelong independence.
My Approach
As an independent fiduciary financial advisor, I operate free from brokerage affiliations, commission-based sales, and conflicts of interest. My recommendations are rooted in disciplined strategy, clear communication, and long-term thinking.
I help clients:
Clarify financial goals and priorities
Build comprehensive, tax-efficient retirement and wealth plans
Navigate complex exit planning and business succession strategies
Coordinate planning with CPAs, attorneys, and transaction professionals
Transition from business wealth to personal independence with confidence
Whether someone is growing a business, selling one, or enjoying early retirement, my focus is the same: long-term success and financial clarity.
Why should exit planning matter to me?
Whether you’ve just started a business, owned one for decades, or are preparing to exit, you are already engaged in exit planning. In reality, exit planning is simply a good business strategy.
Finding an advisor who understands that personal and business finances are deeply connected is crucial to your success.
The first step is knowing what your business is worth. This valuation helps you define your personal financial goals, ensuring you have a clear path forward. With this clarity, you can strategically position yourself for a successful transition—both personally and professionally.
In my financial planning approach, I cover a comprehensive range of areas, including:
Exit Planning
Tax Planning
Investment Planning
Retirement Planning
Risk Management Planning
Legacy and Estate Planning
Debt and Education Planning
I'm genuinely eager to connect with you and play a role in your financial journey. Perhaps we can even tee off on the golf course together someday! Feel free to reach out via LinkedIn, email, or text to introduce yourself.
I adhere to a set of five fiduciary principles that guide my financial advisory practice:
Primacy of Your Interests: Your best interests always take precedence in my decision-making and recommendations.
Professional Excellence: I conduct myself with the skill, care, diligence, and sound judgment expected of a financial professional.
Full Disclosure: I am committed to providing complete and transparent information, ensuring that you have all relevant facts to make informed decisions.
Conflict Avoidance: I diligently avoid situations where my personal interests may conflict with your financial well-being.
Conflict Resolution in Your Favor: In cases of unavoidable conflicts, I am dedicated to disclosing them openly and managing them in a manner that favors your best interests.