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Entity Support

Form Your Entity. The Right Way.

Set Up Your Business Structure with Confidence

The financial advisory landscape is evolving, with more teams consolidating and forming complex partnerships that demand thoughtful business structures. Whether you're launching an independent firm or formalizing a partnership, establishing an entity such as an LLC or S-Corp — supported by a well-crafted operating agreement — is essential. Advisor Legacy’s Turnkey Entity Support offers three levels of service designed to help you build a strong legal and operational foundation. Backed by a team of legal professionals with decades of experience in advisor-specific compliance and entity formation, we ensure your documents meet regulatory standards at every level. From start to finish, our step-by-step process makes entity formation simple and seamless, with clear pricing, proactive communication, and optional custom features that let you tailor the experience to your practice’s unique needs.

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Support Packages

Solo Partner Team
One-Time 1 Owner
$ 4,250
per entity
2 Owners
$ 6,995
per entity
4 Owners
$ 8,995
per entity
What's Included
Number of owners
Pricing for entities with more than 4 owners will be determined on a case by case basis.
Up to 1 Owner
Up to 2 Owners
Up to 4 Owners
Entity Usage
Single member entity, holding company
Multi-owner entity
Formation of a one new Multi-Owner Entity, restructuring of one existing entity
Entity Documents
Entity documents may vary based on the entity selected, but generally include: organizational formation documents, operating and governance documents, organizational minutes etc., LLC qualification and publication documents.
IRS Form 2553 - S Corp Election Form Preparation
Preparation of IRS Form 2553 to allow your entity to be taxed as an S Corporation, including instructions on how to submit the form to the IRS for easy filing.
Document Revisions
We work with you to tailor your documents to your needs. Your business is not cookie cutter- your documents shouldn’t be either.
1 Revision
Up to 3 Revisions
Up to 4 Revisions
Consultation Call(s)
Consultation calls help us clarify inputs, address your questions, and provide recommendations to ensure that your deliverable meets your needs in real-time. The included calls are appropriate for the overwhelming majority of client projects.
2 Calls (up to 2 hours total)
3 Calls (up to 3 hours total)
4 Calls (up to 4 hours total)
State Registration & EIN Application
Application for your Federal EIN and registration with the Secretary of State to obtain the Articles of Organization / Incorporation for said state. Local licenses and permits and/or payroll registration is not included.
Recommendations
Not all entity structures are created equal, and each comes with its own rules, pros/cons, administrative burdens, and tax consequences. We provide you with tools and recommendations, so you can make an informed choice of entity.
Coordination with Tax Professionals
Collaboration with your existing CPA and other professional team is essential to assure we create a structure that works for your needs, that you understand and that your tax and other professional advisors support and understand.
E-document Execution with Backup Storage
We will provide you with a complete set of records for your entity, and can do so in electronic, hard copy or both. We will also retain a backup copy of all documents.
E-document Execution with Backup Storage
We will provide you with a complete set of records for your entity, and can do so in electronic, hard copy or both. We will also retain a backup copy of all documents.
Timeline
Estimated timeline to complete projects starts upon formal engagement and receipt of all required information and documentation. Timelines are estimates and will vary based on client needs and circumstances.
10 business Days
30-90 Business Days (Subject to collaboration with ownership team and outside CPAs)
3-5 months (Subject to collaboration with ownership team and outside CPAs)
Optional Add Ons
Expedite Fee
If circumstances require an expedited timeline, we will discuss those with you at the outset so you and your team know what is possible and what must occur to meet your timing goals. Expedited scenarios and associated additional fees will be evaluated on a case by case basis.
Available at prevailing hourly rates
Available at prevailing hourly rates
Available at prevailing hourly rates
Additional Owners
Available at prevailing hourly rates
Documents & State Filing for Multi-Tier Entity Structure
Available at prevailing hourly rates
Available at prevailing hourly rates
Incentive Compensation and Multiple Equity Tiers
These can include options, profits interests, equity appreciation rights plans and other incentive compensation structures.
Available at prevailing hourly rates
Available at prevailing hourly rates
Available at prevailing hourly rates
Key Person Agreements
Your team is your lifeblood. We work with you to create lasting enforceable and understandable agreements with key team members, employees or other contributors to your business. These documents help align incentives and create certainty for you and the people that make your business work.
Available at prevailing hourly rates
Available at prevailing hourly rates
Available at prevailing hourly rates
Debt Sharing and Indemnification Agreements
Debt can be a useful tool to identify and leverage growth opportunities. The circumstances upon which you and your other owners wish to share in responsibility for legacy and new debt can vary widely. We work with you to customize a tailored solution in these instances. Don’t let legacy debt obligations get in the way of your shared business goals.
Available at prevailing hourly rates
Available at prevailing hourly rates
Available at prevailing hourly rates
Foreign Qualification Application
$1,000 per application
$1,000 per application
$1,000 per application
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