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Our ClientsEngineered for Complexity. Structured for Growth.

We serve business owners and high-net-worth families who require more than standard wealth management. Our practice is built on technical rigor and structural insulation, transforming complex financial challenges into clear, multi-generational advantages. We design bespoke strategies that protect your business, optimize your layout, and maximize your Legacy Alpha.

Our AdvisorsMeet the Strategists

Exceptional wealth preservation requires an elite level of planning and execution. Our team brings together deep legal insights, advanced financial engineering, and dedicated exit strategies to guide you through every transition. Get to know the professionals behind The Strategic Business Planner.

Robert P. DePalo, Jr., JD, CExP, AEPFounder | Chief Planning Strategist

Robert P. DePalo, Jr., JD, CExP, AEP
Founder | Chief Planning Strategist

Success for a business owner is rarely about a single transaction; it is about the sophisticated integration of business value, tax efficiency, and family legacy.

As the Founder of The Strategic Business Planner, Robert bridges the gap between complex legal frameworks and actionable financial strategies. His approach is rooted in "Legacy Alpha"— the measurable value created when a business owner’s personal and professional lives are perfectly aligned for the long term.

With credentials as an attorney (JD), Certified Exit Planner (CExP), and Accredited Estate Planner (AEP), he specializes in:

  • Exit & Succession Strategy: A well-defined strategy helps ensure a smooth, seamless transition of a life’s work.
  • Advanced Estate Planning: Protecting high-net-worth legacies against erosion and complexity.
  • Business Optimization: Aligning corporate structure with personal wealth goals.

Based in Garden City, NY, Robert serves a select group of business owners and families who value discretion, technical precision, and a forward-thinking approach to wealth.

Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS).  Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY.  Not practicing law for Guardian or its subsidiaries or affiliates.

Peter Crincoli

Peter Crincoli

Life Product Specialist

James  Magner

James Magner

Thought Leadership | Advanced & Tax Strategy Consultant

Mary  DeLucca

Mary DeLucca

Marketing Specialist

Our Clients Dedicated to Your Business and Legacy

We provide high-net-worth business owners and families with the blueprint required to successfully navigate complex business successions, asset protection, and estate tax optimization.

Comprehensive

Advanced financial engineering that spans corporate structures, tax mitigation strategies, and multi-generational wealth preservation.

Experienced

Grounded in technical rigor and legal insights to insulate your assets and seamlessly optimize your layout.

Connected

An elite network of collaborative professionals working together to protect and maximize your Legacy Alpha.

Engage Define Your Succession. Secure Your Legacy.

In building a business, the final transition is often the most critical. Let's design a clear, structured path that protects what you’ve built and optimizes the value for the next generation.

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