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Business Financial Advisory — Houston TX & Nationwide

Beyond Tax Returns — Full-Scale Business Financial Advisory

Last updated: May 2026 — Information current as of this date

Michelet Financial brings CFO-level strategic thinking to Houston businesses. Valuations, M&A, cash flow optimization, P&L strategy, working capital management — the financial firepower most businesses can't afford to hire full-time.

🏢 Former Landry's Financial Leadership
📈 Valuations & M&A Advisory
💰 Cash Flow & P&L Strategy
🛒 Working Capital Optimization

Core Advisory Services

The Financial Advisory Services Houston Businesses Need

From a one-time valuation to ongoing CFO-level partnership — we match the engagement to your needs.

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Business Valuations

Comprehensive business valuation using market comparables, discounted cash flow (DCF), and asset-based approaches. Used for: business sales, partner buy-ins, estate planning, divorce proceedings, SBA loans, and strategic planning. We provide defensible, documented valuations with full methodology disclosure.

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M&A Advisory

Buying or selling a business? We guide both sides of the transaction — financial due diligence, deal structure analysis, tax-efficient sale structuring, earnout provisions, and post-close integration planning. Brandt's background at Landry's — a company built through aggressive acquisitions — means this is a genuine specialty, not a side service.

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Cash Flow Optimization

Poor cash flow kills profitable businesses. We build cash flow models, identify timing gaps between receivables and payables, recommend working capital improvements, and develop forecasts that give you 90-day visibility into your cash position. No more surprises at month-end.

Working Capital Management

Optimize the balance between current assets and current liabilities to fund operations without excess capital sitting idle. We analyze your cash conversion cycle, accounts receivable velocity, inventory turns, and payables strategy to free up cash trapped in your operating cycle.

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P&L Strategy & Management

We go beyond producing financial statements — we interpret them. Gross margin by product line, overhead allocation, cost structure analysis, and revenue mix optimization. We identify exactly where your business is making and losing money and build a plan to fix the leaks and amplify the wins.

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Strategic Financial Planning

Annual budgets, 3-year financial models, scenario planning, KPI dashboards, and strategic roadmaps. Whether you're planning an expansion, a capital raise, or a pivot, you need a financial model that reflects reality — not wishful thinking. We build it and hold you accountable to it.

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Investment Advisory

Coordinated investment strategy aligned with your business goals and tax situation. Asset allocation, tax-efficient investment structures, and portfolio strategy designed to complement — not conflict with — your business cash needs and tax position. Includes tax loss harvesting for investment accounts.

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Compliance & Audit Support

Financial statement preparation, internal control review, and audit readiness. We reduce your exposure to regulatory risk and ensure your financials can withstand scrutiny — from lenders, investors, buyers, or the IRS. Preparation is far less expensive than remediation.

The Michelet Advantage

Why CFO Experience Matters for Small Business Advisory

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Landry's Inc. Background
Brandt Michelet built his career in financial leadership at one of America's largest hospitality and entertainment companies — overseeing the same financial operations that small businesses struggle to manage without a full finance team.

Most small business financial advisors are either generalist accountants who branched out, or corporate consultants who've never actually managed P&L at scale. Brandt is neither.

His background at Landry's means he's managed the same financial challenges your business faces — cash flow forecasting, working capital constraints, multi-unit P&L, acquisition integration, and strategic expansion — but at a scale most advisors only read about in textbooks.

That experience translates directly into better advice for Houston businesses — whether you're a $500K restaurant trying to manage food cost, a $5M services company planning an acquisition, or an investor evaluating a business purchase.

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FAQs

Business Advisory Houston — Common Questions

What is a business financial advisor?
A business financial advisor provides strategic guidance on financial operations, capital structure, profitability, and growth — going well beyond tax preparation. This includes analyzing cash flow, advising on business acquisitions or sales, conducting business valuations, managing P&L strategy, and building financial models to support major decisions. Michelet Financial brings CFO-level financial expertise to Houston small and mid-size businesses that can't justify a full-time CFO hire.
How much does a business valuation cost in Houston?
Business valuations in Houston typically range from $2,500–$10,000+ depending on the complexity of the business, the purpose of the valuation (sale, buy-in, estate planning, litigation), and the methodology used. We provide valuations based on market comparables, discounted cash flow analysis, and asset-based approaches. Contact us for a quote — most standard small business valuations fall in the $3,000–$6,000 range.
When do I need M&A advisory?
M&A advisory is valuable whether you're buying or selling a business. On the buy side: target evaluation, financial due diligence, deal structure analysis, and integration planning. On the sell side: maximizing valuation, structuring the deal for favorable tax treatment, and navigating the process from first offer through close. Even a small business sale can have enormous tax implications — the difference between an asset sale and a stock sale, for example, can mean a 10-20% swing in after-tax proceeds.
What's the difference between cash flow and profit?
Profit is an accounting concept — revenue minus expenses on your P&L. Cash flow is what actually hits your bank account. A business can be profitable on paper and still run out of cash — because of timing differences between when you earn revenue and when you collect it, loan payments, inventory purchases, or seasonal swings. We build cash flow models that show you real liquidity, not just accounting profit.
Do you work with businesses outside of Houston?
Yes. Advisory work is 100% remote — strategy calls via video, financial models shared securely, documents uploaded and reviewed digitally. We work with businesses across all 50 states. Our roots are in Houston and the energy/hospitality industries, but the financial strategy principles apply anywhere.

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