About Texel Compass
Strategic advisory rooted in ethics and long-term vision.
Discover our mission, our vision, our values, and how we support founders in business and wealth strategy.
Who We Are
We’re a fee-only, fiduciary advisory firm. Our focus is integrated planning across your personal and business finances.
Our Mission
To ease the friction between business and personal finances for founders.
Our Vision
We exist to help more small businesses succeed by giving founders the financial framework to manage both sides of their finances with confidence.
Our Values
Integrity, honesty, and genuine care for the people we serve.
Our Story
Texel Compass was founded by people who have started and run businesses. We know from experience how easily personal finances take a back seat when you’re focused on running a company — not out of neglect, but because the business naturally demands most of your attention.
We started Texel Compass to address that directly: integrated financial planning for founders that accounts for both sides of their financial life, with no commissions and no outside interests.
Our Process
01.
Discover
We start by understanding how you think, what you’re building, and which decisions matter most right now. This gives us a clear picture of your priorities, pressures, and the way you naturally approach decision making.
02.
Define
Together, we clarify what needs attention — from taxes and investments to benefits, sustainability, and succession. We identify the decisions that will have the greatest impact on your stability and long‑term direction.
03.
Design
We bring the pieces of your financial world together into a clear, actionable plan. This is where we design strategies for retirement, benefits, long‑term planning, and business‑related decisions so everything works together.
04.
Dialogue
We talk through the options, trade-offs, and timing together. This is where having an advisor who acts as a decision partner makes the difference — helping you think clearly and move forward with confidence.
05.
Diagnostic
We regularly assess how the plan is performing across taxes, cash flow, investments, benefits, and long‑term planning. This step ensures your strategy stays aligned with your goals, your business, and your changing reality.
06.
Develop
We support your decisions over time, adjusting your strategy as your business grows and your priorities shift. This is where our long‑term partnership becomes most valuable — helping you stay oriented, confident, and supported as your world evolves.
Why Founders Choose Us
Experienced Professionals
Having owned multiple businesses, we understand the challenges founders face. You’re placing your trust in advisors who’ve navigated the same terrain.
Financial Mindset
We take the time to understand how each client thinks about money. Those perspectives are shaped over time—by experience, upbringing, and belief. We help align what’s instinctive with what’s effective, so your financial decisions feel more grounded and consistent.
Independent Advisors
As independent advisors, we operate without external constraints — allowing us to serve our clients with complete objectivity. We do not receive commissions or kickbacks on any products we recommend, ensuring that every suggestion is made with your goals and success as our top priority.
Fiduciaries
Acting as fiduciaries, we adhere to the highest standard of ethical responsibility, placing your interests above our own. We will never endorse strategies or products unless we are fully confident they serve your objectives and deliver meaningful value.
Fee Only
As a fee-only advisory firm, our compensation comes solely from the services we provide — never commissions or product sales. This ensures our guidance remains transparent and objective.
Ongoing Support
Retainer-based engagements offer ongoing, strategic support tailored to your evolving needs. We’re dedicated to advancing your long-term business success and personal financial well-being.