Business Transition & Succession Planning
Values-Guided Strategies for Business Owners in the Braderd Lakes Area
Work From a Blueprint That Supports Both Your Business and Your Life
Running a business means decisions rarely stay in one lane — growth, cash flow, employees, retirement, taxes, and family legacy all intersect. At Lemieux Wealth Strategies in Baxter, Minnesota, we proudly serve the Brainerd Lakes area as a multi-generational family firm managing approximately $173 million in assets as of July 31, 2026. Led by Brian Lemieux and his daughter Andrea Lemieux Lundberg, we help business owners integrate personal and business finances through The Lemieux Legacy Blueprint — our structured 5-step process rooted in values-guided stewardship. We create coordinated, tax-smart strategies that support both your company’s success and your family’s long-term legacy.
Create a Strong Foundation for Your Financial Decisions
Day-to-day demands can push long-term planning aside. We help you step back, organize priorities, and build a strategy that works for both your business and the life you want to live.
Plan for Retirement Beyond the Business
- When much of your wealth is tied to your company, we help you build financial independence inside and outside the business so you can retire on your terms.
Think Ahead About Succession or a Future Exit
- Whether transitioning to family, selling to a third party, or exploring other options, early planning maximizes value and protects your personal legacy.
Navigate Employee Benefits & Insurance Decisions
- We guide you through health insurance, group benefits, retirement plans, and other employee offerings — helping you attract and retain top talent while optimizing tax advantages and aligning everything with your personal and family goals.
Support Growth While Staying Connected to Your Goals
- Growth creates opportunity — and complexity. We align business decisions with your personal tax strategy, retirement, and multi-generational family goals.
Collaboration Throughout Your Business’s Lifecycle
Frequently Asked Questions About Financial Planning for Business Owners
- Who do you typically work with?
We work with business owners in the Brainerd Lakes area who want structure, coordination, and long-term thinking. This includes owners focused on growth, retirement readiness, succession planning, or building value both inside and outside their company.
- How is financial planning different when you own a business?
Personal and professional finances are deeply connected. We take a holistic approach that considers how business income, taxes, retirement, employee benefits, and legacy goals all fit together — rather than treating them in silos.
- Can you help me plan for retirement if much of my wealth is tied to my business?
Yes. We help you understand how business value fits into your overall retirement picture, then build diversified income strategies, tax-efficient withdrawal plans, and contingency options so you have flexibility and security.
- When should I start thinking about succession or exit planning?
Earlier than most owners expect. Starting early with The Lemieux Legacy Blueprint™ gives you more options, time to prepare, and clarity on how a transition will affect both your business and your personal finances.
- Can you help with employee benefits and health insurance decisions?
Yes. We guide you through health insurance, group benefits, retirement plans, and other employee offerings. Our dedicated insurance specialists help you design competitive packages that attract and retain top talent while optimizing tax advantages and aligning everything with your overall business and family goals.
- What if I’m so focused on running the business that long-term planning keeps getting pushed aside?
This is very common. We help bring structure to the big decisions, clarify priorities, and create a practical plan that supports your business growth without losing sight of your personal and family goals.
Let’s Create a Plan That Works for Both the Business and the Person Behind It
Business owners make decisions that affect their family, their future, and their life outside of work. We partner with owners who want more than disconnected advice — we provide coordinated, values-guided guidance you can count on.
Our Approach
Our integrity and personalized service—supported by a proven culture of success—fosters trust and builds lasting friendships
Our Team
Our team is dedicated to providing personalized guidance, combining experience and commitment to help you navigate your financial journey with confidence.
Contact Us
Get in touch today to discover how our team-oriented, relationship-focused approach can help you build confidence in your financial life