The Montanti Stress Test™
At Montanti Advisory Services, we developed the Montanti Stress Test™ to evaluate the long-term strength, efficiency, and resilience of both qualified retirement plans and private family wealth strategies.
For retirement plan sponsors, our process analyzes 401(k), profit-sharing, pension, and cash balance plans to identify opportunities for enhanced tax efficiency, improved plan design, stronger fiduciary alignment, and long-term sustainability. Historically, our reviews have identified tax-efficiency and strategic planning opportunities across many of the plans evaluated.
A review of past Montanti Stress Test™ results has identified opportunities for tax efficiency and plan optimization across a broad range of plans reviewed.
For the families we serve, the Montanti Stress Test™ evaluates how wealth strategies may perform during periods of market volatility, economic uncertainty, liquidity events, and changing life circumstances. By identifying hidden vulnerabilities and unnecessary risk exposure, we aim to help clients strengthen financial resilience while advancing towards investment, tax, estate, and long-term planning strategies within a more coordinated framework.
This can pave the way for a more intentional and sophisticated approach to preserving wealth, supporting legacy planning, and stewarding financial well-being across generations.

