Executive Chairman, Core Main
Search every verified Stephen Leclair interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Steven Leclair, Executive Chairman at Core Main, appeared on two podcasts in 2021 and 2023 to discuss wealth management for entrepreneurs. He said that business owners often have their wealth tied up in their companies and may lack sophistication in investments after a sale. Leclair stated that most businesses sell to private companies or private equity rather than going public, and he described retirement as "often a facade," noting that many people exit one business only to enter another. He advised young entrepreneurs to find a "tribe of champions" to challenge and support them. Leclair discussed tax mitigation strategies, stating that he believes tax policy will begin to change in 2022 and 2023. He described the March 2020 market downturn as "an opportunity of a lifetime" and said he is an optimist about markets. Leclair also noted that there are about 30% fewer securities in public markets over the last 20 years, which he attributed to companies being bought, taken private, or not going public. He emphasized that honesty is the most valuable resource in wealth management and that sugarcoating problems leads to issues during economic uncertainty.
“Most business owners don't realize that key managers often have more liquid wealth than the owners themselves until the company is sold, because the owner's wealth is tied up in the business and reinvested every penny back into it.”
“Business owners with companies worth tens of millions often lack sophistication in investments and tax advantages, entering uncharted territory post-sale and facing emotional challenges adapting to public markets.”
“The vast majority of companies we work with sell to private companies or financial buyers like private equity, rather than going public.”
“Many entrepreneurs think of themselves as middle class despite having substantial businesses, because they come from average backgrounds and have poured their heart and soul into building their companies.”
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