Cash Balance Plan: Is It Right for Your Business?

August 13, 2026

Here’s what we discuss in this episode:

๐Ÿ’ฐ Tax Benefits: Employer contributions may create meaningful tax-deferral opportunities

๐ŸŽฏ Best Fit: Profitable businesses with stable income may benefit most

๐Ÿ“Š Real-Life Example: One couple contributed more than $500,000 in a strong income year

๐Ÿค Professional Coordination: Advisors, CPAs, and actuaries all play important roles

โš ๏ธ Trade-Offs: These plans require commitment, complexity, and careful evaluation

High-income business owners often reach a point where traditional retirement savings options start to feel limiting. Rob explains how a cash balance plan can create additional flexibility for the right business owner while still requiring careful coordination and long-term planning. He also shares a real client example showing how the strategy adapted when business conditions changed dramatically from one year to the next.


Go inside the episode:

0:00 – Intro

0:57 – How Cash Balance Plan Works

1:39 – Cash Balance vs 401(k)

2:25 – Tax Benefits

3:19 – Who This Benefits

4:40 – Real Client Example

8:43 – Investment Strategy

9:55 – Risks and Trade-Offs

11:36 – What To Bring to the Discovery Call


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