Tax Return vs. Quality of Earnings: Why Your Numbers Differ

November 2, 2026
November 2, 2026

Tax Return vs. Quality of Earnings: Why Your Numbers Differ

When an owner's health becomes uncertain, buyers start asking different questions. Here is how key-person risk shows up in valuation and deal structure, and what owners can do well before a sale to protect what they have built.
October 14, 2025

Touchstone Advisors Announces Acquisition of All State Landscape Services LLC

Touchstone is pleased to announce the addition of Rishy Mehrotra as a new M&A Advisor serving business owners in the Greater Philadelphia area. With two decades of experience in finance and investments, Rishy brings a strong foundation in the industry and a client-first approach to support successful business transitions.
September 29, 2025

Business Broker vs. M&A Advisor: Which is Right for Your Exit?

As a business owner, you’ve likely come across the terms “business broker” and “mergers & acquisitions (M&A) advisor” and wondered:  Aren’t they both just selling businesses? […]
August 19, 2025

The Critical Need for Succession Planning in Family-Owned Businesses

There are over 30 million family-owned businesses in the United States—from household names like Wrigley and Marriott to your neighborhood grocery store. Yet despite their prevalence, […]
July 24, 2025

Touchstone Advisors Welcomes Rishy Mehrotra as M&A Advisor for Greater Philadelphia Region

Touchstone is pleased to announce the addition of Rishy Mehrotra as a new M&A Advisor serving business owners in the Greater Philadelphia area. With two decades of experience in finance and investments, Rishy brings a strong foundation in the industry and a client-first approach to support successful business transitions.