Shelterbelt Advisors
Your Personalized Proposal
Prepared for
Evan Rieth
June 1, 2026
What are you building toward
A viable sheep farm that can support you when you are ready to transition from W-2 work

Three ways to work together

Each tier is built around your situation. The commitment to getting it right does not change.

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Tend
Compliance done right — accurate, on time, every year
$100/mo
~$1,200/yr
  • Federal 1040 and entity returns
  • Business and farm schedule returns
  • State return(s)
  • IRS notice handling
  • Active AGI management — credits, subsidies, and phase-out protection
  • Farm-specific tax strategy
  • Retirement contribution analysis
  • Quarterly estimated tax payment schedule
  • Autumn tax planning meeting
  • Canopy secure client portal access
Get Started with Tend →
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Cultivate
Proactive tax strategy + year-round support
$175/mo
~$2,100/yr
  • Everything in Tend
  • Spring look-ahead meeting
  • Annual tax review and strategy report
  • Investment accounts review
  • Risk tolerance and capacity analysis
  • Retirement and education account contribution optimization
  • 24-hour response
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Steward
Full financial coordination — tax, retirement & investment
$275/mo
~$3,300/yr
  • Everything in Cultivate
  • Investment management
  • Portfolio rebalancing
  • Investment advisory — values-aligned options available
  • Comprehensive financial roadmap
  • Annual cash flow forecast
  • Insurance review / estate plan review
  • Priority access
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Billed monthly  ·  Annual engagement  ·  Minimum commitment: 50% of annual contract value
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Your action list — whether you work with us or not

Based on what you shared. Take these to any advisor, or start on your own.
Make your Roth vs. pre-tax decision intentionally each year — the right answer changes with your income and should not be set on autopilot.
Start building wealth outside the farm — even modest, consistent contributions to a retirement or brokerage account reduce your concentration risk and extend your runway.
Review your accounts as a single portfolio — old 401(k)s and IRAs accumulated over time often overlap, carry outdated risk levels, and need to be seen together.
Model depreciation before you buy — Section 179 and bonus depreciation timing should be decided in the context of your full tax picture, not just the current year.
Evaluate your business entity structure — the entity that made sense when you started may not be the right fit now. Restructuring can reduce self-employment tax, improve liability protection, and change how you pay yourself.
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Shelterbelt Advisors
Shelterbelt Advisors LLC is a Registered Investment Advisor in the State of New York. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. This proposal is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment, tax, or legal advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. All investing involves risk, including the potential loss of principal.