What Business Owners Need to Know About ESOPs – Kelly Finnell

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If you’ve ever wondered whether an ESOP could be the right succession or liquidity strategy for your business, this episode breaks it down in practical, owner-friendly terms. ESOPs continue to gain traction among business owners, advisors, and management teams looking for a tax-advantaged way to transition ownership while preserving company culture and leadership continuity. In this conversation, we take a clear-eyed look at how ESOPs actually work, who they’re right for, and the real impact they can have on company performance. In this episode of Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder, I’m joined by Kelly Finnell, president of Executive Financial Services and author of The ESOP Coach . Kelly has spent decades helping business owners evaluate ESOPs as part of their succession planning, and he brings both technical knowledge and real-world experience to the table.