Business Details
9 Years
experience
Your Trusted Business Coaching Partner in Detroit Lakes
At ClearPath Advisors, we are dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs through comprehensive business coaching, tax planning, and financial services. Our mission is to provide clarity, direction, and hope, enabling clients to build businesses that align with their personal and professional goals. With a team of experienced professionals, we prioritize professionalism, responsiveness, and quality in every service we deliver. Since 1986, our lead advisor has guided over 400 businesses, combining decades of expertise with a holistic approach to business development. We specialize in transforming business challenges into opportunities through strategic planning, financial management, and personalized coaching.Our commitment to continuous education ensures our clients receive up-to-date, reliable advice tailored to their unique needs. By fostering long-term relationships, we help clients navigate tax complexities, optimize financial performance, and achieve sustainable growth. Our reputation as trusted advisors is built on a foundation of integrity, transparency, and client-centric solutions. Whether you're launching a new venture or scaling an established business, we are here to support your journey with expertise and dedication.
Services
Business Coaching
Tax Planning
Accounting
Financial Services
Estate Planning
Payroll Processing
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of experience in business coaching and accounting.
- Our team provides personalized service with professionalism and responsiveness.
- We specialize in tax planning and financial services tailored to entrepreneurs.
- Our advisors hold advanced certifications in tax and financial planning.
- We focus on building long-term relationships to support client growth.
What people say
Wonderful service
Great advice
Professional team
Helped with estate planning
Available when needed
Services
Business Coaching
Our business coaching helps entrepreneurs build scalable systems, improve leadership skills, and align business operations with personal goals. We work with clients to identify core values, develop management strategies, and implement growth-focused practices. By addressing operational challenges and fostering accountability, we enable business owners to transition from day-to-day tasks to strategic leadership.
Tax Planning
We provide proactive tax planning to minimize liabilities through year-round strategies, including income and expense management, equipment purchase deductions, and retirement plan funding. Our experts help clients navigate complex tax codes while aligning financial decisions with long-term business objectives to optimize savings and compliance.
Accounting
Our accounting services include bookkeeping, financial statement preparation, and QuickBooks training to help businesses maintain accurate records. We teach clients to interpret financial data effectively, implement efficient systems, and use accounting insights to improve decision-making and operational performance.
Estate Planning
We assist clients in creating comprehensive estate plans to safeguard assets and ensure smooth business transitions. Our approach combines financial expertise with personalized strategies to address inheritance goals, tax implications, and long-term wealth preservation for business owners and their families.
Financial Services
Our financial services focus on helping business owners grow wealth through retirement planning, investment strategies, and tax-efficient financial products. We provide tailored advice to align personal financial goals with business success, ensuring long-term stability and growth.
People
Michael Johnson
Business Coach & Advisor
Michael Johnson has over 30 years of experience guiding entrepreneurs through business transitions. As a Certified EMyth Coach and Enrolled Agent, he specializes in leadership development, financial management, and strategic planning to help business owners achieve sustainable growth.
Questions
What services does ClearPath Advisors offer?
We provide business coaching, tax planning, accounting, financial services, payroll processing, and estate planning tailored to entrepreneurs.
How can business coaching benefit my company?
Our coaching helps you build systems, improve leadership, and align your business with your personal goals for sustainable growth.
Do you serve clients outside Detroit Lakes and Fargo?
We primarily serve clients in Minnesota and North Dakota but offer virtual consultations for businesses nationwide.
What qualifications do your advisors hold?
Our team includes Enrolled Agents, Certified Financial Planner candidates, and EMyth Business Coaches with decades of experience.
How do you approach tax planning for businesses?
We focus on year-round strategies to minimize taxes through deductions, retirement plans, and optimizing business structures.
