Wealth planning built for dentists.

Practice ownership. Equipment debt. Partnership decisions. We help dentists build personal wealth that does not depend entirely on the value of their practice.

Why dentists need specialized wealth management

Concentration in one asset is a risk, not just a feature

For most dentists, the practice represents the majority of net worth. A financial plan that doesn't account for what happens if the practice value declines, or if you can't practice, is leaving the most important question unanswered.

Practice debt and personal finances pull on each other

Equipment financing, build-out loans, and practice acquisition debt sit alongside student loans and personal financial goals. Treating them as separate problems produces worse outcomes on both sides.

Partnership decisions have long tails

Buy-in terms, profit-sharing structures, and ownership agreements affect your personal financial trajectory for years. They deserve careful analysis before you sign.

Retirement planning without an employer plan is more complex

Self-employed and practice-owning dentists don't get access to employer-sponsored retirement plans. The right structure, and the contribution limits available, vary based on how the practice is set up.

What the service includes

Our dental professional wealth management service addresses the intersection of practice ownership and personal financial life building wealth that exists independently of what your practice is worth.

Practice Transition Planning
Retirement Account Strategy
Tax Planning & Preparation
Student & Practice Debt Strategy
Asset Protection Planning

What to expect

A structured onboarding that maps both your practice financial picture and your personal wealth position, followed by a plan that coordinates the two.

1

Onboarding & Discovery

Everything starts with the link between your practice and your personal balance sheet. We look at your ownership status, how the business is structured, the debt in play, how income comes in, and the goals you hold outside the practice.

2

Comprehensive Financial Plan

The plan we write is built around your ownership structure. It coordinates your debt, sets your retirement account strategy, positions you for taxes, allocates your investments, and plans for the day you step away from the practice.

3

Coordinated Implementation

With the plan set, we open your retirement accounts, tighten your tax strategy, and bring order to your debt. We also work directly with your practice accountant and attorney, keeping your business and personal decisions aligned.

4

Ongoing Advisory Relationship

From your associate years through ownership and the eventual sale or handoff, the plan grows with the practice. We check in regularly and flag what's coming before it lands.

FAQs

Have questions? We’ve got answers. Here is what people are asking. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, feel free to reach out!

How do you help dentists build personal wealth when so much is tied up in the practice?

We build a personal investment and retirement strategy that operates independently of the practice, so your financial security doesn't depend entirely on what someone will pay for the business when you're ready to step away.

What retirement accounts are available to a dentist who owns their practice?

Practice owners can access accounts with significantly higher contribution limits than employed professionals: Solo 401(k)s, SEP-IRAs, and defined benefit plans. The right structure depends on your income, tax position, and how many employees you have. We model the options.

How should I think about the financial side of a partnership buy-in?

A buy-in is one of the largest financial decisions a dentist makes. We analyze the deal terms, model the return relative to the cost of capital, and look at how the transaction interacts with your existing debt and personal finances before you commit.

I'm an associate considering buying an existing practice. How does Ducere help?

We help you evaluate the financial merits of the acquisition: practice valuation, financing structure, projected income under different scenarios, alongside the impact on your personal financial plan. The goal is to make the decision with full visibility into both sides.