Jason Early is the Founder and CEO of RISR, a wealthtech platform that helps financial advisors support business owners with business valuation, succession, exit planning, and risk clarity. With extensive experience in financial services, he has dedicated his career to building innovative tools and solutions for advisors and the clients they serve. RISR was recognized by Investment News as Best New Technology, and Jason was named to the publication's 40 Under 40. Before founding RISR, he held advisory leadership roles and served as President of a wealth technology firm specializing in private company valuation services.
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Business owners often have most of their wealth tied up in their company — but many don't know what their business is really worth or how it fits into their retirement, estate, and legacy plans. Advisors frequently treat the business like a plug-in number, which can lead to misguided planning and missed opportunities. How can advisors bring real clarity, reduce risk, and help business owners plan for a successful exit?
Jason Early, a wealthtech founder and longtime financial services leader, explains that effective advice starts with true business clarity: establishing the current value of the business and the value it needs to reach to support goals like retirement and philanthropy. He recommends guiding owners to identify and mitigate both equity risk and operational risk. Jason also emphasizes planning early, operating the business as if it's always ready to sell, and building a succession or exit plan since most businesses don't successfully transact.
In this episode of The Customer Wins, Richard Walker interviews Jason Early, Founder and CEO of RISR, about helping advisors deliver better outcomes for business owners. Jason shares insights on business valuation clarity, risk reduction, and exit planning. He also discusses tax planning trends, how AI is changing software building, and the mentors who shaped his leadership.
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