StatonWalsh

06/02/2026

How much should you actually be taking out of your business each year?

For many business owners, the answer is reactive. Some years everything stays in the business. Other years larger distributions are taken based on cash flow or taxes.

But without structure, both approaches can create problems.

Taking too little out may leave you overexposed to one asset.
Taking too much out can weaken liquidity and flexibility inside the business.

The goal is not simply to pay yourself more.
The goal is to create balance between:

• Business growth
• Personal wealth accumulation
• Tax efficiency
• Long term liquidity

Because high income alone does not create wealth. Strategic allocation does 📊

At StatonWalsh, we help business owners create coordinated strategies that connect business success with long term financial security.

To schedule a meeting: 🔗 https://calendly.com/d/g6k-bkk-m6b
👉Check put our blog post to learn more: https://www.statonwalsh.com/blog

05/29/2026

Last week, Ryan Staton had the opportunity to speak at the ABC Construction Education Academy, presenting a financial wellness session for apprentices beginning their careers in the construction industry.

The discussion focused on key financial topics including budgeting, retirement planning, investing, fringe benefits, and building long-term financial security. Apprentices also learned how financial decisions made early in their careers can have a significant impact on their future wealth and retirement readiness.

At StatonWalsh, we believe financial education is one of the most valuable investments an individual can make. By helping construction professionals understand their benefits and opportunities, we empower them to build not only successful careers, but stronger financial futures as well.

Thank you to the ABC Construction Education Academy for the opportunity to invest in the next generation of construction professionals.

05/28/2026

Your 401k plan may be working…
but is it working for your business?

Most construction companies use standard plan designs. Easy to set up, easy to maintain.

But construction businesses are not standard.

Fluctuating workforce. Seasonal hiring. Variable compensation. Project based cash flow.

When your plan does not reflect how your business actually operates, inefficiencies start to build.

That can lead to
• higher employer costs
• limited owner contributions
• compliance challenges
• low employee engagement

The plan is in place. But it is not optimized.

The difference is not in having a 401k.
It is in how it is designed 📊

At StatonWalsh, we help construction business owners turn retirement plans into strategic tools that align with operations and long term wealth.

To schedule a meeting: 🔗 https://calendly.com/d/g6k-bkk-m6b
👉Check put our blog post to learn more: https://www.statonwalsh.com/blog

05/26/2026

Your business is built on the job site.
But your wealth is built on what happens after.

Many construction companies run strong operations. Projects are profitable. Revenue is growing.

But that does not always translate into personal wealth.

The gap is in the connection.

Every operational decision impacts your financial outcome
• job costing
• billing timing
• labor efficiency
• equipment investments

If those decisions are not aligned with a broader financial strategy, value stays trapped inside the business.

The goal is not just to run profitable jobs.
It is to turn those results into long term, usable wealth 📊

At StatonWalsh, we help construction business owners connect operations to financial strategy and create real financial progress.

To schedule a meeting: 🔗 https://calendly.com/d/g6k-bkk-m6b
👉Check put our blog post to learn more: https://www.statonwalsh.com/blog

05/25/2026

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country!

Memorial Day is more than a long weekend. It is a time to reflect on the courage, service, and dedication of those who gave their lives in defense of our freedoms.

We are grateful for their sacrifice and extend our deepest appreciation to the families who carry their legacy forward.

From all of us at StatonWalsh, thank you to those who served and those we remember today.

05/21/2026

Most business owners think they know what their business is worth.
But the market may see it very differently.

Value is not based on effort or revenue alone.
It is based on what a buyer sees going forward.

That includes
• consistent cash flow
• scalability
• risk exposure
• how dependent the business is on you

This is where many owners get it wrong.

A strong business can still be undervalued if it is not structured for transferability.

And that gap is often discovered too late, when options are limited.

The goal is not just to build a successful company.
It is to build one that holds and transfers value when it matters most 📊

At StatonWalsh, we help business owners understand and strengthen what their business is truly worth.

To schedule a meeting: 🔗 https://calendly.com/d/g6k-bkk-m6b
👉Check put our blog post to learn more: https://www.statonwalsh.com/blog

05/19/2026

Your business depends on key people.
But what happens if one of them is suddenly not there?

For many construction companies, a few individuals drive everything. Relationships, operations, revenue.

The risk is not always obvious until something changes.

Without a plan in place, the impact can be immediate
• lost revenue
• project delays
• operational disruption
• pressure on remaining leadership

This is key person risk.

It is not just about protection. It is about ensuring your business can continue, stabilize, and adapt when it matters most.

The strongest businesses are not dependent on one person. They are built with structure, planning, and financial support behind them.

At StatonWalsh, we help business owners protect what they have built and create strategies that support long term stability 📊

To schedule a meeting: 🔗 https://calendly.com/d/g6k-bkk-m6b
👉Check put our blog post to learn more: https://www.statonwalsh.com/blog

05/14/2026

You are making more money than ever…
so why does it still feel tight?

Many business owners are successful on paper, but still feel financially stuck.

The reason is not income.
It is liquidity.

When most of your wealth is tied up in your business, real estate, or equipment, it is not easily accessible.

That creates limitations around
• investing
• tax strategy
• flexibility
• long term planning

This is the liquidity trap.

The goal is not just to build wealth.
It is to build accessible, usable wealth.

Because true financial control comes from having options, not just assets 📊

At StatonWalsh, we help business owners turn business success into flexible, strategic wealth.

To schedule a meeting: 🔗 https://calendly.com/d/g6k-bkk-m6b
👉Check put our blog post to learn more: https://www.statonwalsh.com/blog

05/12/2026

Prevailing wage is often seen as a requirement.
But it can be much more than that.

Most contractors focus on compliance. Certified payroll, reporting, meeting wage and fringe requirements.

But the real opportunity is in how those fringe dollars are structured.

When paid as cash, they increase taxes and create no long term value.

When designed strategically, they can become a powerful tool for
• tax efficient growth
• long term wealth accumulation
• stronger retirement outcomes
• improved workforce retention

The difference is not in the requirement.
It is in the strategy behind it.

Because the right structure turns compliance into a financial advantage 📈

At StatonWalsh, we help construction business owners align payroll, benefits, and planning to create long term value.

To schedule a meeting: 🔗 https://calendly.com/d/g6k-bkk-m6b
👉Check put our blog post to learn more: https://www.statonwalsh.com/blog

05/08/2026

Stocks surged in April, delivering their strongest monthly gains in five years as solid economic data, easing geopolitical tensions, and upbeat first-quarter earnings lifted investor sentiment. The Nasdaq climbed 15.29%, the S&P 500 rose 10.42%, and the Dow gained 7.14%, while Canada’s S&P/TSX Composite added 3.65%. With no Fed meeting in May, attention turns to remarks from Fed officials and how evolving economic data may shape expectations moving forward. From \$34.1 billion in U.S. spending to the popularity of Mother’s Day dining and gifts, this month’s By the Numbers highlights how families celebrate the occasion.

Stocks surged in April, notching their best month in five years as investors cheered upbeat economic news, efforts to lower tensions in the Middle East, and first-quarter results.