Case Studies
Anonymized GTC engagements and co-authored analyses with named institutional partners. Detailed structural mechanics, code-section considerations, and outcomes — illustrative, with disclaimers.
RIA MSO Case Study: Entity Separation, §199A Qualification, and a Funded Partner Buyout
At a glanceSituation: RIA running advisory and insurance through one LLC; concentrated E&O exposure; foreseeable but unfunded partner buyout.Design: Entity separation per business line; two C-corporation MSOs with $3.2M documented fees; buy-sell funding...
Retail MSO Case Study: Inventory Velocity, Real Estate Optionality, and Estate Liquidity
At a glanceSituation: Retail showroom constrained by inventory space and delivery timing; no estate funding mechanism.Design: $2.8M documented fee; MSO lease with discounted purchase option; inventory credit line; estate liquidity policy.Outcome: ≈$550K annual federal...
Home Building Supply MSO Case Study: Expansion Capital and Inventory Resilience
At a glanceSituation: Building materials supplier, ~$2.8M net income; constrained by space and supplier timing; no key person coverage.Design: $2M+ documented first-year fee; new out-of-state location; inventory credit line; key person and survivorship...
Law Firm MSO Case Study: Settlement-Driven Income and a Succession Platform
Case Study · Published July 7, 2026 · Last reviewed September 5, 2026 At a glanceSituation: Litigation firm with settlement-driven income swings; no succession plan; commingled building interests.Design: Non-legal management functions in a C-corporation...