Founders First Advisory Introduces Time-Sensitive Tax Credit Strategy Enabling Founders and Investors to Redirect Tax Liability into Clean Energy Infrastructure Growth

EDMOND, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As tax season intensifies and high-earners face mounting federal liabilities, Founders First Advisory, led by Chairman and CEO Corbin Cowan, today announced a structured advisory initiative enabling qualified founders and investors to redirect a portion of their tax obligations into equity-backed clean energy infrastructure investments, with immediate application through its partnership with WattUp USA, a rapidly expanding EV charging network.

The initiative leverages congressionally mandated clean energy tax incentives -- designed to accelerate U.S. infrastructure modernization but historically available only to large corporations -- and makes them available to individual founders, business owners, and select high-income earners.

“This is not a loophole or an aggressive tax strategy,” said Cowan. “These are legislated incentives created by Congress to drive infrastructure investment. What we’ve done is structure access so that founders and investors -- who typically fund these systems indirectly -- can now participate directly, while improving their own financial outcomes.”

A Narrow Window for 2026 Tax Positioning

While 2025 filing deadlines and structuring requirements for the current tax year are out of reach, the opportunity to participate in the current infrastructure deployment for WattUp USA is both time-sensitive and capacity-limited. Founders First Advisory reports increasing inbound demand following early-stage announcements and coverage of WattUp USA’s expansion and financing activity.

Participants may be able to:

• Offset or reduce current-year tax liabilities through qualifying clean energy infrastructure credits
• Convert passive tax exposure into equity participation in EV infrastructure growth
• Align tax strategy with long-term financing options rarely offered in this space

“This is one of the few moments where tax planning, infrastructure policy, and private investment are fully aligned,” Cowan added. “But it requires precise timing and the right structure. After year-end, many of these advantages reset or disappear.”

From Advisory to Execution: A “Performance-First” Model

In all aspects, Founders First Advisory differentiates itself through a performance-first engagement model, aligning its fee structure with already-delivered client success. The firm collaborates with a network of tax strategists, infrastructure operators, and financial partners to deliver a growing set of institutional-grade strategies typically reserved for ultra-high-net-worth or corporate entities.

Cowan’s 25-year background in corporate finance, business advisory, and capital structuring informs the firm’s approach, which blends:

• Advanced tax strategy
• Operational and capital structure optimization
• Access to vetted infrastructure investment opportunities
• Private lending options that greatly broaden the approval rate of individuals financing portions of their investment

“Our role is to act as a coordinated advisory partner -- similar to a virtual family office -- bringing together the right expertise at the right time,” Cowan said.

WattUp USA: Converting Policy into Scalable Opportunity

The current initiative centers on WattUp USA’s EV charging network rollout, which is positioned to benefit from federal clean energy incentives tied to electrification infrastructure.

Through this collaboration, Founders First Advisory enables eligible participants to align tax positioning with a tangible, revenue-generating asset class, rather than treating tax payments as a sunk cost.

The strategy is designed for:

• Founders and business owners
• High-income W-2 earners
• Pre-retirees with significant tax exposure
• Individuals evaluating Roth conversion or broader tax repositioning strategies

Limited Availability

Due to regulatory structuring requirements and deal capacity, participation is limited and subject to qualification. Founders First Advisory is currently prioritizing individuals who can act within the current tax cycle.

About Founders First Advisory

Founders First Advisory collaborates with infrastructure providers, operating companies, and advisory professionals to help business owners evaluate opportunities that may support long-term business growth and financial planning objectives. Led by Corbin Cowan, the firm works with executives and business owners to identify potential areas for improvement across financial structures, tax and operational strategy, and advisory coordination. Unlike advisory firms that focus exclusively on the business, Founders First starts by focusing on how money comes out of the business to the owner. The outcome is a structure that maximizes after tax income, often generating 30% or more profitability without operational changes to the business. It takes just 5 minutes to determine if this will work for you. For more information, visit FoundersFirst.io.