Has anyone mentioned the Eclipse?
FL410
True out 350-370 kcas
Super-simple single-pilot
Around 400pph in the mid to high thirties
Pick up a used one sub-$1 million

The downside is size. Full-fuel payload around 700 lbs. And no external baggage.

Not going to take the time to read this entire post so sorry if this is a repeat. B1900D. Lots of room, lots of lift, short fields and operates as a lower cost than a KA350. You can get a single pilot type on it.

A guy I've contracted for the last year in a (then) brand-new PC-12NG didn't like the groundspeed shown on his iPad on a recent westbound from KY-CA. He's now swapping it for a new EMB-505 (Phenom 300).

I'll miss the NG because I LOVE the Honeywell Primus APEX over all other FMS in which I'm experienced, but overall am accepting of this transition. :)

I'll take PC12 over a Phenom 300 said no one…ever!

If KY to CA was the regular mission, clearly the wrong airplane was initially purchased. How did he end up in a PC12 to begin with?

Haha...great observation. :D

He had brochure disease, and acted alone. The mission has morphed, however. I expect to get over the loss of the PC-12 in a timely manner.

That 400LS looks insane. I think you'd have your hands full in a V1 cut.