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Entrepreneurs do not typically like to use the word “leverage” on their balance sheets, given the risk they are undertaking—financial leverage results from using borrowed capital to amplify the potential returns on an investment. However, the potential downside risk in the case that the investment does not pan out is also high. Xerxes Mullan, Global […]

Avestar Capital is pleased to announce that Christopher Dunne & Connor Tendall have joined the firm as Relationship Managers. The Founding Partner of Avestar Capital, Xerxes Mullan believes that building strong relationships with clients as well as partner firms is one of the most important tenets in the wealth management business. Xerxes has built a team that

Selling a business can be a daunting task for many. As owners or entrepreneurs begin considering the sale of their enterprise, there are numerous factors to consider. It really does take a village to get the process going. Xerxes Mullan, the Founding Partner of independent financial advisory Avestar Capital, suggests starting early. “Selling a business requires a

Selling a business can be a daunting task for many. As owners or entrepreneurs begin considering the sale of their enterprise, there are numerous factors to consider. It really does take a village to get the process going. Xerxes Mullan, the Founding Partner of independent financial advisory Avestar Capital, suggests starting early. “Selling a business requires a

Within the wide range of financial services offered, wealth management happens to be one of the most attractive sectors. This is due to the fact that wealth management has higher growth prospects, requires lower capital and has a higher return on equity as compared to other retail banking businesses. Secondly, wealth management businesses attract and

Whether you are a US citizen moving abroad or a US Green Card holder becoming an expatriate, numerous financial decisions must be made. Managing your wealth can be an arduous task in itself. To further add the complexities of the various laws across countries, varying time zones and tax codes are a difficult path to

Entrepreneurship can be an exciting and exhilarating journey with its fair share of ups and downs. At any given stage of self-employment, trying to make your income last in your retirement should be one of your top priorities. As an entrepreneur, you may have the flexibility and freedom that most corporate employees may not have.

The financial decision to sell your business is a complex one. To further add to this, one must decide what to do with the wealth once the business is sold. After spending years building your business, finding the right buyer and finally selling the business, there is still some planning left to do. Xerxes Mullan, the

A high percentage of Indian investors are significantly biased toward Indian investments when investing their wealth. Recently, however, ultra-high net worth individuals in India have been looking to diversify their wealth by investing abroad. High net worth individuals in India are looking for safer and easier means to diversify their wealth. With uncertainty around healthcare,

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) defines high-net-worth persons as individuals with a net worth of at least $1.5 million or $750,000 in investable or liquid assets. Ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWI) are those who have at least $30 million worth of net investable assets to their name. For such individuals, financial planning and wealth management is