Executive Fringe Benefits

Planning that can be used to retain executive employees by providing them with fringe benefits such as Executive Bonus Plans, Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation (NQDC), and Supplemental Executive Retirement Plans (SERP).

Candidates

Solutions are not one size fits all. For every planning technique, there are determining factors that illustrate whether the technique will fit the planning for an individual or business. Outlined below are ideal candidates who might benefit from exploring Executive Fringe Benefit solutions.

Employee Retention

Anyone who has an interest in retaining key personnel at their company.

Employee Retention

Anyone who has an interest in retaining key personnel at their company.

Company Incentives

Anyone who has an interest in recruiting top talent to their company.

Company Incentives

Anyone who has an interest in recruiting top talent to their company.

Company Incentives

Anyone who has an interest in recruiting top talent to their company.

Retirement Plan

Anyone who wants a cost-effective way to fund a retirement plan for their executive employees.

Retirement Plan

Anyone who wants a cost-effective way to fund a retirement plan for their executive employees.

Retirement Plan

Anyone who wants a cost-effective way to fund a retirement plan for their executive employees.

Employee Recognition

Anyone who wants to reward their most loyal employees.

Employee Recognition

Anyone who wants to reward their most loyal employees.

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Deferred compensation serves as an effective strategy for retaining employees within a company. When employees meet specific time of service and other criteria, they can be promised an “unsecured” benefit of designated dollars over several years. Corporations have the option to informally fund this obligation through investments or life insurance. Life insurance is frequently chosen for this purpose due to its unique advantages, including: (1) tax deferred growth of the cash values; (2) tax-advantaged distributions; (3) pre-retirement benefit if the executive passes away before retirement; and (4) cost recovery for the company upon the executive's death, as the death proceeds can offset life insurance premiums and net benefit payment costs. This approach not only supports employee retention but can also offer financial benefits to the organization.

Heirmark operates on a different model.

As a member of M Financial Group, we’re part of a select network of independent firms focused on advanced insurance planning for high-net-worth individuals and complex needs. This provides access to more customized structuring, deeper underwriting collaboration, and solutions not typically available through traditional channels—allowing us to approach each case with greater flexibility and design strategies around the client, not the product.

Heirmark is a premium life insurance advisory firm dedicated to helping affluent families, business owners, and their trusted advisors acquire custom-designed life insurance solutions that protect assets and preserve legacies.

Cleveland Office

PS Executives Center, Crown Centre, 5005 Rockside Road, Suite 600, Cleveland, OH 44131

Office of Supervisory Jurisdiction

1125 NW Couch Street, Suite 900, Portland, OR 97209

Copyright © 2026 HEIRMARK, LTD All Rights Reserved.

Securities and Investment advisory services offered through M Holdings Securities, Inc., a registered broker/dealer and investment advisor, member FINRA/SIPC. HEIRMARK, LTD is independently owned and operated. HEIRMARK, LTD is a member of M Financial Group. Please go to mfin.com/DisclosureStatement for further details regarding this relationship.


For important information related to M Securities, refer to the M Securities’ Client Relationship
Summary (Form CRS) by navigating to https://mfin.com/m-securities.


Check the background of this Firm and/or investment professional on FINRA's BrokerCheck.


Registered representatives are registered to conduct securities business and licensed to conduct insurance business in limited states.  Response to, or contact with, residents of other states will only be made upon compliance with applicable licensing and registration requirements.  The information in this website is for U.S. residents only and does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to purchase brokerage services to persons outside of the United States.


This site is for information purposes and should not be construed as legal or tax advice and is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified attorney, financial or tax advisor or plan provider.


Raymond Nash CA License #0G32030

Raymond Nash AR License #7081134

Heirmark CA License #0K00803

5784256 

Heirmark operates on a different model.

As a member of M Financial Group, we’re part of a select network of independent firms focused on advanced insurance planning for high-net-worth individuals and complex needs. This provides access to more customized structuring, deeper underwriting collaboration, and solutions not typically available through traditional channels—allowing us to approach each case with greater flexibility and design strategies around the client, not the product.

Heirmark is a premium life insurance advisory firm dedicated to helping affluent families, business owners, and their trusted advisors acquire custom-designed life insurance solutions that protect assets and preserve legacies.

Cleveland Office

PS Executives Center, Crown Centre, 5005 Rockside Road, Suite 600, Cleveland, OH 44131

Office of Supervisory Jurisdiction

1125 NW Couch Street, Suite 900, Portland, OR 97209

Copyright © 2026 HEIRMARK, LTD All Rights Reserved.

Securities and Investment advisory services offered through M Holdings Securities, Inc., a registered broker/dealer and investment advisor, member FINRA/SIPC. HEIRMARK, LTD is independently owned and operated. HEIRMARK, LTD is a member of M Financial Group. Please go to mfin.com/DisclosureStatement for further details regarding this relationship.


For important information related to M Securities, refer to the M Securities’ Client Relationship
Summary (Form CRS) by navigating to https://mfin.com/m-securities.


Check the background of this Firm and/or investment professional on FINRA's BrokerCheck.


Registered representatives are registered to conduct securities business and licensed to conduct insurance business in limited states.  Response to, or contact with, residents of other states will only be made upon compliance with applicable licensing and registration requirements.  The information in this website is for U.S. residents only and does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to purchase brokerage services to persons outside of the United States.


This site is for information purposes and should not be construed as legal or tax advice and is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified attorney, financial or tax advisor or plan provider.


Raymond Nash CA License #0G32030

Raymond Nash AR License #7081134

Heirmark CA License #0K00803

5784256 

Heirmark operates on a different model.

As a member of M Financial Group, we’re part of a select network of independent firms focused on advanced insurance planning for high-net-worth individuals and complex needs. This provides access to more customized structuring, deeper underwriting collaboration, and solutions not typically available through traditional channels—allowing us to approach each case with greater flexibility and design strategies around the client, not the product.

Heirmark is a premium life insurance advisory firm dedicated to helping affluent families, business owners, and their trusted advisors acquire custom-designed life insurance solutions that protect assets and preserve legacies.

Cleveland Office

PS Executives Center, Crown Centre, 5005 Rockside Road, Suite 600, Cleveland, OH 44131

Office of Supervisory Jurisdiction

1125 NW Couch Street, Suite 900, Portland, OR 97209

Copyright © 2026 HEIRMARK, LTD All Rights Reserved.

Securities and Investment advisory services offered through M Holdings Securities, Inc., a registered broker/dealer and investment advisor, member FINRA/SIPC. HEIRMARK, LTD is independently owned and operated. HEIRMARK, LTD is a member of M Financial Group. Please go to mfin.com/DisclosureStatement for further details regarding this relationship.


For important information related to M Securities, refer to the M Securities’ Client Relationship
Summary (Form CRS) by navigating to https://mfin.com/m-securities.


Check the background of this Firm and/or investment professional on FINRA's BrokerCheck.


Registered representatives are registered to conduct securities business and licensed to conduct insurance business in limited states.  Response to, or contact with, residents of other states will only be made upon compliance with applicable licensing and registration requirements.  The information in this website is for U.S. residents only and does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to purchase brokerage services to persons outside of the United States.


This site is for information purposes and should not be construed as legal or tax advice and is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified attorney, financial or tax advisor or plan provider.


Raymond Nash CA License #0G32030

Raymond Nash AR License #7081134

Heirmark CA License #0K00803

5784256