🏆 NC's Complete Small Business Financial Partner

One Team.
Every Financial
Challenge Solved.

Bookkeeping. Tax strategy. Estate planning. Business financing. HFG clients get one dedicated team for all of it — and save an average of $14,800 on taxes in their first year. No more juggling providers. Just clean numbers, lower taxes, and a protected financial future.

No Long-Term Contract Month-to-Month 3-Day Onboarding Free Checkup to Start
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4.9-Star Rated Service
🔒IRS Authorized
📊QuickBooks ProAdvisor
YOUR FINANCIAL DASHBOARD
LIVE UPDATES
Annual Tax Savings — Client Avg.
$14,800
↑ 3.1x more than the national CPA average
Books Current
100%
↑ Up to date
Tax Filings
On Time
✓ Zero penalties
Onboarding
3 Days
⚡ Fast start
Retention Rate
98%
★ Clients stay
Tax Optimization Progress 78%
EA
CPA
QB Pro
Certified Team
Hykes Financial Group
💰
$7,200
Marcus saved Year 1
📈
98%
Client Retention
4.9
Average Client Rating
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$14,800
Avg. tax savings, Year 1
📋
98%
Client retention rate
3 Days
To fully onboarded
🏆
100%
Month-to-month, no lock-in
🇺🇸
IRS Auth.
Authorized e-file provider
Certified & Recognized By
🏛️IRS Authorized
📊QuickBooks ProAdvisor
IRS PTIN Holder
📑EA Enrolled Agent
🔒AICPA Member Firm
$14,800
Average first-year tax savings per client
vs. national CPA average
98%
Client retention rate year over year
clients who stay, stay long-term
3 Days
Average time from signup to fully onboarded
not 3 weeks — 3 days
$0
Late penalties paid by any HFG client this year
100% on-time filing record

What Most Business Owners Are
Dealing With Right Now

Sound familiar? This is what we hear from almost every new client before they come to us.

❌ Before Hykes Financial
Behind on books — no idea where money actually went
CPA shows up at tax time, then disappears for 12 months
Paying too much in taxes because nobody found the deductions
Stressed every quarter about estimated payments and deadlines
No financial reports — making business decisions by feel
Scared an IRS audit could destroy everything overnight
✓ After Hykes Financial Group
Books are clean, current, and always accessible online
Year-round advisor who knows your business — not a stranger at tax time
Maximum legal deductions found and documented before filing
Quarterly estimates calculated — no surprises, no penalties
Monthly P&L reports so you always know exactly where you stand
Audit-ready books with documentation on file — sleep easy

You're Fully Set Up in 3 Days,
Not 3 Weeks

Most accountants make switching feel impossible. We make it effortless. Here's exactly how it works:

01
📅
Free Financial Checkup
15-minute call where we review your current books, tax situation, and identify how much you're likely overpaying. No obligation. No pressure.
⏱ Day 1 — 15 min call
02
📋
We Audit Your Setup
Our team reviews your existing books, tax filings, and QuickBooks setup. We find the gaps and build a custom plan for your business type and revenue.
⏱ Day 1–2 — We handle it
03
Onboarding & Transfer
We take over bookkeeping, set up your client portal, and get your books fully caught up. Painless transfer — we communicate with your previous provider.
⏱ Day 2–3 — Seamless switch
04
🚀
Year-Round Support Begins
Monthly books, quarterly check-ins, tax strategy sessions, and proactive savings — not just at tax time. Your dedicated advisor is always one message away.
⏱ Ongoing — Always accessible
Tax Strategy From Day 1 — Not Just at Tax Season

Most Accountants React. We Plan Ahead.

From your first month, we’re already identifying S-Corp election windows, retirement plan deductions, entity optimization opportunities, and year-end strategies — not scrambling to find them in April. Tax strategy is baked into every engagement from day one.

✓ S-Corp Election Timing ✓ Retirement Plan Deductions ✓ QBI Optimization ✓ Entity Structure Optimization ✓ Year-Round Advisory
$14,800
Avg. first-year savings per client
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Everything Your Business Needs,
Under One Roof

No referrals. No runaround. Bookkeeping, taxes, and strategy from one team that knows your business.

📚
Bookkeeping
Clean books. Every month. On time.
$397/month
  • Monthly bank & credit card reconciliations
  • Accounts payable & receivable tracking
  • Monthly P&L statement delivered
  • QuickBooks Online setup & management
  • Catch-up bookkeeping included if behind
  • Dedicated bookkeeper — not a revolving door
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Tax Prep + Strategy
Pay the legal minimum. Not a dollar more.
$697/month
  • Everything in Bookkeeping +
  • Business & personal tax return preparation
  • Quarterly estimated tax calculation & reminders
  • Year-round tax minimization strategy
  • S-Corp election analysis & setup guidance
  • Quarterly financial review call with your advisor
  • Monthly cash flow summary report
  • Priority 24-hr support response
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📈
Advisory / CAS
CFO-level strategy for small business budgets.
$997/month
  • Everything in Tax Strategy +
  • Monthly financial review & advisory call
  • Cash flow forecasting & modeling
  • Budget-to-actual tracking dashboard
  • Business entity structure optimization
  • Growth planning — loan readiness, funding prep
  • Dedicated fractional CFO availability
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Estate & Trust Planning

You Built the Wealth.
Now Protect It.

Most NC business owners have spent years accumulating real estate, business equity, and retirement assets — with zero plan to protect them. Without proper estate planning, the IRS and probate courts will decide how your life's work is distributed. HFG helps you take control before it's too late.

The federal estate tax exemption is currently $13.99M per person — but it's scheduled to drop to approximately $7M per person when the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act sunsets. Business owners and property owners who act now can lock in today's favorable limits through irrevocable trust structures and gifting strategies.

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Revocable Living Trusts

Avoid probate, maintain privacy, and ensure seamless asset transfer to your heirs — without court involvement or public record.

Irrevocable Trusts & Asset Protection

Shield business assets and real estate from creditors, lawsuits, and estate taxes. Lock in today's high exemption before TCJA sunsets.

Business Succession Planning

Who takes over when you retire, become incapacitated, or pass? We build transition structures that protect your business value and your family's income.

Tax-Efficient Inheritance Strategies

Step-up in basis planning, annual gifting strategies, and charitable trusts that minimize the tax burden on what your heirs receive.

$13.99M
Current federal
exemption per person
~$7M
Projected exemption
after TCJA sunset
40%
Max estate tax rate
above threshold
The window to lock in today's high exemption is open right now. Business owners who plan ahead keep more — those who wait pay 40% to the IRS.
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Trust Planning for Business Owners

The Right Trust Structure
Changes Everything

One trust doesn't fit all situations. The type, timing, and structure of your trust determines how much passes to your heirs, how much the IRS takes, and whether your business survives the transfer. HFG works with estate attorneys to get this right.

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Revocable Living Trust

You retain full control during your lifetime. Assets avoid probate and transfer privately to your heirs exactly as you direct. Best for most family business owners.

  • Avoids probate court
  • Assets stay private
  • Incapacity protection
  • Can be changed anytime
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Irrevocable Trust

Remove assets from your taxable estate permanently. Shields business equity, real estate, and investments from estate taxes and creditor claims. Critical for high-net-worth owners.

  • Removes assets from estate
  • Creditor protection
  • Locks in today's exemption
  • Medicaid planning tool
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Business Succession Trust

Ensure your business survives without you. Structure ownership, voting rights, and income distributions to protect business continuity and provide for family members.

  • Business continuity plan
  • Buy-sell agreement support
  • Income to surviving family
  • Valuation discount strategies
Not Sure Which Trust You Need?

Your Free Estate Review Includes a Trust Recommendation

We analyze your assets, business structure, and goals to recommend the exact trust type — and connect you with an attorney to implement it. No guesswork. No selling a product you don't need.

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$500K
Maximum financing
available to qualified clients
72 hrs
Average time to
initial approval decision
SBA
Loan readiness
preparation included
Clean
Books = better rates
from lenders
Financing Types We Support
SBA 7(a) Loans
SBA 504 Loans
Equipment Financing
Working Capital Lines
Business Acquisition
Commercial Real Estate
Business Financing

Clean Books
Open Doors.

Lenders don't approve loans based on your revenue — they approve based on what's on paper. Messy books, inconsistent P&Ls, and disorganized tax returns kill loan applications before they start. HFG clients get approved because their financials are clean, documented, and presented correctly.

We prepare your business for funding: organizing your financials, building lender-ready P&Ls, optimizing your tax returns, and positioning your business profile to qualify for the best available rates. For qualified clients, we connect directly to $50K–$500K financing options.

Loan Readiness Assessment
We identify exactly what's blocking your approval and fix it before you apply.
Financial Statement Preparation
Bank-quality P&Ls, balance sheets, and cash flow statements that lenders trust.
SBA Loan Preparation & Guidance
Navigate SBA requirements, packaging documentation, and application timing.
Direct Access to $50K–$500K Funding
For qualified businesses, we connect you with lending partners — no broker fees.
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No Hidden Fees.
No Surprise Bills.

Month-to-month. Cancel anytime. We earn your business every single month.

Starter
Essential Books
Get organized. Know your numbers.
$397
per month · billed monthly · no contract
  • Monthly bookkeeping & reconciliation
  • QuickBooks Online setup & management
  • Monthly P&L + Balance Sheet report
  • Catch-up bookkeeping if behind
  • Accounts payable & receivable tracking
  • Email support — 48-hr response
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Premium
Advisory Partner
Full CFO intelligence — strategy, defense & growth.
$997
per month · billed monthly · no contract
  • Everything in Tax & Books Pro +
  • Monthly 1-on-1 advisory call (not quarterly)
  • Full cash flow forecasting & modeling
  • Budget vs. actual tracking dashboard
  • IRS correspondence handling & audit defense
  • Business entity structure optimization
  • Growth planning — loan readiness, funding prep
  • Annual tax strategy deep-dive session
  • Direct advisor cell phone access
  • Same-day response guarantee
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🛡️ Not sure which plan is right? Your free checkup call will tell you exactly what you need — no upsell pressure.

What HFG Clients Actually Say
(and What They Saved)

These aren't cherry-picked outliers. These are typical outcomes for clients who commit to good financial management.

$14,800
Average Tax Savings — Year 1
98%
Client Retention Rate
3 Days
Average Onboarding Time
100%
Month-to-Month Flexibility

Built for Small Business Owners
and Contractors Who Mean Business

If you're a small business owner tired of messy books, missed deductions, and stress every tax season — we were built for you.

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Tobacco Shops
Retail + cash flow mgmt
🔧
Contractors
HVAC, plumbing, electric
💇
Salons & Spas
Beauty & service businesses
🍽️
Restaurants
Food service & catering
🏥
Healthcare
Private practices & clinics
🏠
Real Estate
Agents, investors, landlords
🛒
Retail Stores
Inventory + cash management
💻
Freelancers
Solo operators & consultants
Revenue Range We Serve Best
Under $50K
$50K–$100K
$100K–$250K
$250K–$1M ← Our Sweet Spot
$1M–$3M
$3M+
$0 $500K $1M $2M $3M+
We May Not Be The Right Fit For:
Large corporations (50+ employees) Startups needing VC-level reporting Non-profits (IRS Form 990 specialists) Businesses looking for the cheapest option

Real People. Dedicated Experts.
Not a Call Center.

When you call HFG, you talk to the same person who knows your books. Not a ticket number. Not a stranger.

JH
J. Hykes
Founder & Lead Advisor
Built HFG specifically for NC small business owners and contractors who need real financial strategy — not just a tax filer. Personally oversees every client relationship.
EA QB Pro Tax Strategy NC Specialist
TB
Tax & Bookkeeping Team
Certified Specialists
Our certified bookkeeping and tax professionals have deep expertise in small business accounting, QuickBooks Online, and IRS compliance. Every client gets a dedicated point of contact.
Certified QB Online IRS Auth.
CS
Client Success Team
Onboarding & Support
Getting you set up fast and keeping you informed year-round. Our client success team makes sure your questions never fall through the cracks — average response time under 4 hours.
Fast Response Onboarding Year-Round

How We Compare to the
Typical Local Accountant

Not all accountants are the same. See exactly what you get — and what you don't — depending on who you hire.

Feature / Service
Typical Accountant
Hykes Financial Group
Year-round availability (not just tax season)
✗ No
✓ Yes
Proactive tax strategy (not just filing)
✗ Rarely
✓ Always
Transparent monthly pricing (no surprise bills)
✗ Hourly billing
✓ Flat monthly rate
No long-term contract required
✗ Annual contracts
✓ Month-to-month
3-day onboarding (not 3+ weeks)
✗ 2–6 weeks
✓ 3 days
S-Corp election & entity optimization advice
✗ Extra fee
✓ Included
Catch-up bookkeeping if you're behind
✗ Extra cost
✓ Included
IRS audit defense documentation
✗ Separate engagement
✓ Built in
Dedicated advisor who knows your business
✗ New staff each year
✓ Same person, always

Everything You're Wondering
Before You Book

We get these questions on almost every first call. Here are the real answers — no fluff.

How fast can you get my books caught up?
Most clients who come to us 6–12 months behind are fully caught up within 2 weeks. Clients who are 2–3 years behind typically take 3–4 weeks depending on volume. We've never failed to catch someone up — no matter how messy it is when we start.
What if I'm already using a bookkeeper or CPA?
We handle the entire transition. We'll request your records directly from your current provider, review everything, and make sure there's zero gap in your bookkeeping. Most clients are surprised by how painless it is to switch.
Do I have to sign a long-term contract?
Absolutely not. We're month-to-month on every plan. We believe in earning your business every single month — not locking you in. Our 98% retention rate exists because clients choose to stay, not because they have to.
What software do you use? Do I need QuickBooks?
We're certified QuickBooks ProAdvisors and use QBO as our primary platform. If you don't have it, we'll set it up for you at no extra charge. If you're using another system, we'll migrate your data and get you set up properly.
I own a tobacco shop — do you work with retailers?
Yes — retail and cash-heavy businesses are a specialty. We understand inventory accounting, cost of goods sold, point-of-sale reconciliation, and the specific tax considerations that come with running a retail shop in North Carolina.
What happens during the free financial checkup?
It's a 15-minute call where we review your current situation — how current your books are, what tax returns you've filed, how your business is structured, and where the biggest savings opportunities are. You'll walk away knowing exactly what it would look like to work with us and how much you're likely leaving on the table.
🛡️ Zero Risk — Free Checkup, No Obligation, No Credit Card

Find Out Exactly How Much
You're Overpaying in Taxes
Right Now

Book a free 15-minute financial checkup. We'll review your situation, identify the biggest opportunities, and give you a clear picture of what working with HFG would look like — and what it would save you.

Book My Free Checkup → 📞 (984) 343-7029
No Contract Required
Month-to-Month Billing
3-Day Onboarding
Avg. $14,800 Saved Year 1
98% Retention Rate

Serving NC small businesses and contractors · IRS Authorized · QuickBooks ProAdvisor Certified

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