Financial Planning for Veterinary, Dental, and Medical Practice Owners

How We Help Practice Owners

Even though this page still lives at /Vets, our work now supports a broader community of medical professionals — especially those who own a practice or are preparing to become owners.

Practice ownership is one of the most meaningful — and complex — decisions in a doctor’s career. It requires clarity, strategy, and a coordinated plan that aligns your life, your money, and your business.

At R² Financial Strategies, we help practice owners and future owners make confident decisions about:

personal financial planning
business planning
investment strategy
liquidity and cash flow
retirement and exit planning
coordinated advisory support

Our team — led by Josh Ervasti, CFP®, CEPA® and Carter Mallett — specializes in guiding veterinary, dental, and medical practice owners through every stage of ownership.

Additionally, as a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®), Josh is equipped with the training, skills, and tools needed to strengthen relationships with business owners and serve as your most trusted advisor. CEPAs holistically plan for an owner’s life outside of their business with the goal of building significant value in their organization prior to their exit. 

Ready to build a plan that supports your life and your practice?

Whether you're preparing for ownership or already leading a practice, we help you make decisions with clarity and confidence.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation and discover how we can help you achieve your financial goals.

S.E.C.U.R.E. OWNER™ Framework - A structured process for owners and future owners


To better guide our clients through the planning process, we developed  S.E.C.U.R.E. OWNER™, which incorporates six strategic steps to develop, implement, and provide ongoing support for your unique personal, financial, and business planning needs. 

S — Start With Clarity - Define your personal and ownership visions, goals and values.

E — Evaluate Your Options - Understand the financial and strategic paths available to you.

C — Chart a Course - Build a plan that aligns your money, career, and business.

U — Utilize Your Resources - Leverage your advisory team, tools, and financial systems.

R — Review and Retool - Adjust your plan as your life and practice evolve.

E — Experience the Results - Build confidence, stability, and long‑term ownership success.

This framework supports owners and aspiring owners at every stage of the journey.

Recent Graduates

  • Employment contract reviews
  • Cash flow and budget
  • Student loan analysis
  • Savings strategy
  • IRA & Roth options
  • Self-employed retirement strategies
  • Life & Disability insurance coverage needs
  • Planning for future practice ownership

Financial Calculators

Established DVM, DDS & Other Medical Professionals

  • Cash flow analysis
  • Balance sheet/net worth
  • Paying off student loan debt
  • Savings, investments, and retirement
  • Starting or purchasing a practice
  • Job transition strategies
  • Life & Disability insurance review
  • Education planning
  • Tax management strategies
  • Long-Term care Planning
  • Retirement income planning & needs analysis
  • Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning

Practice Owners

Whether you own a clinic, or are a solo practitioner, as a business owner you have unique financial challenges, we help practice owners with:

  • Business owner planning
  • Employee benefits and retirement plans
  • Maximizing owner retirement contributions
  • Business Succession & Exit strategies
  • Business valuation
  • Tax management strategies
  • Practice management strategies


Joshua R. Ervasti, CFP®, CEPA®

Partner

Josh@R2in.com

Empowering Owners with greater financial freedom, stress reduction and confidence.

Carter Mallett

Financial Advisor

Carter@R2Fin.com