Corporate Advisory
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At L.S. Ernst Financial Group, we advise founders and private companies with a long-term perspective on capital and financial decision-making.

Our Corporate Advisory practice provides institutional-grade analysis and independent judgment to private market clients navigating growth, capital formation, and structural change.

Engagements often include preparation for investment rounds, validation of business models, and development of disciplined operating and financial frameworks.

Our role is to support clear thinking, rigorous analysis, and sound decision-making in moments that materially shape the trajectory of a business.
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Capital structure & Strategic Finance


Advisory support focused on capitalization, liquidity, and long-term capital planning. Engagements include evaluation of financing alternatives, optimization of the debt–equity mix, assessment of runway and cash burn dynamics, and development of forward-looking financial models that clarify the company’s capital position and financial trajectory.

The objective is to equip leadership with precise, data-driven insight to support disciplined decision-making around growth, investment, and risk.

Operating & Performance Analysis


Comprehensive analysis of the company’s underlying economics to identify performance gaps and operational opportunities. This includes deep work around unit economics, margin structure, customer cohorts, acquisition efficiency, and fixed vs. variable cost behavior.

Output includes a focused, data-driven operating roadmap that highlights key levers, sharpens visibility into business performance, and supports scalable execution across product, sales, and operations.

Transaction Structuring & Capital Markets Advisory


End-to-end transaction support for capital formation and strategic financing events. Services cover valuation and pricing analysis, term-sheet engineering, SAFE and equity modeling, diligence preparation, and real-time market benchmarking.

The mandate is to structure transactions that withstand institutional scrutiny, support disciplined negotiation, and enable efficient execution through closing.


Note: L.S. Ernst Financial Group is not a registered broker-dealer, investment adviser, or member of FINRA, the SEC, or any other regulatory agency. We do not engage in securities placement, solicitation, or capital raising in exchange for transaction-based compensation. All advisory services provided are strategic and analytical in nature.

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Request an advisory discussion.

Contact us to request an advisory discussion regarding capital, strategy, or structural considerations.
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about L.S. ernst

Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, L.S. Ernst Financial Group is a financial advisory firm dedicated to providing tailored guidance that helps firms achieve clarity, readiness, and build a lasting legacy for years to come.  

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Disclaimer: L.S. Ernst Financial Group provides financial advisory services tailored for business clients. While we strive to offer accurate and insightful guidance, nothing on this site or in our communications guarantees future results or success.
Information provided does not replace individualized analysis, and firms should evaluate their specific circumstances before making financial decisions.
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L.S. Ernst Financial Group is not a registered broker-dealer, investment adviser, or member of FINRA or the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). We do not engage in the solicitation, negotiation, or execution of securities transactions for compensation. Any support provided in connection with capital raising or investor materials is for general business consulting, financial modeling, and strategic advisory purposes only, and should not be construed as investment advice or securities placement activity.