Fee-Based Financial Advisory

Your Business Deserves
a Smarter Strategy

Advanced planning for small business owners & real estate investors — independent, objective, and built around your goals.

Alex Pastrana — Investment Advisor Representative

You've built something real. Now it's time to protect it, grow it, and leverage it — with a financial strategy built around how your business actually works.

As a fee-based Investment Advisor Representative, I offer independent, objective guidance — no product commissions, no conflicts of interest. Just strategy aligned with your goals.

Most business owners are leaving significant money on the table. The right tax-advantaged structure doesn't just save money — it creates capital you can reinvest directly into your business.

How I Can Help Your Business

Comprehensive, independent planning across every dimension of your financial life — from business structure to real estate strategy.

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Financial Projections & Forecasting

2-year pro forma statements, cash flow analysis, and scenario modeling built to support loan applications and lender conversations.

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Business Structure & Tax Strategy

Entity planning, income shifting, and retirement structures designed to minimize tax liability and maximize capital retention.

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Real Estate Investor Planning

Portfolio cash flow analysis and capital restructuring for investors with multiple properties seeking to leverage equity more efficiently.

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Wealth Leverage & Reinvestment

Tax-advantaged vehicles — Solo 401(k), defined benefit plans, HSAs, and cash value insurance — structured to redeploy capital into your business.

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Overfunded Cash Value Insurance

A powerful strategy for RE investors: build tax-free cash value you can borrow against — liquid capital for your next acquisition or business need.

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Comprehensive Financial Planning

Integrated plans aligning your personal wealth, business finances, and investment properties under one cohesive long-term strategy.

Applying for an SBA Loan?
Let's Build Your Case.

SBA Loan Ready

Banks want to see clean, credible numbers.

I prepare 2-year financial projections and cash flow analysis that support your loan narrative and demonstrate your business's capacity to perform. This is a natural starting point for a broader advisory relationship — and where needed, I connect clients with trusted CPA and professional partners for tax preparation, cost segregation, and lender worksheet completion.

CPA Partners
Tax Strategy
Cost Segregation Referrals
Lender Prep
Fee-Only
No commissions
No conflicts
2-Year
Financial projections
for SBA & lenders
360°
Business, real estate
& personal wealth

Who I Work With

This Is For You If...

  • You're a small business owner seeking growth capital
  • You hold 2 or more investment properties
  • You're applying for an SBA or commercial loan
  • You're paying more in taxes than you should be
  • You want capital working harder inside your business

What You Can Expect

  • Independent, fee-only objective advice
  • Strategies built around your business model
  • Overfunded cash value insurance design
  • Tax-advantaged reinvestment planning
  • Trusted CPA & professional referral network

Ready to Start the Conversation?

Schedule a complimentary discovery call to explore how advanced planning can work for your business and portfolio.

Alex Pastrana | Investment Adviser Representative | Series 65 · Series 6 · Series 63
Serene Financial Group, LLC | 847.957.7798 | alexp@packerlandbrokerage.com | www.serenefinancialgroup.com