Help build a strong, local business ecosystem
Join the trusted advisors who share a collaborative, long-term mindset.
Our members are not just individual accountants, attorneys, wealth planners, investors, or exit planners; they’re a collaboration of experienced, proven professional advisors who know they can accomplish more for their businesses, their private company clients – and the entire community – when they collaborate together. Membership in XPX is for those who –
- Understand the vital role that established private companies play in helping building our local communities.
- Are focused on building relationships versus conducting transactions.
- See the big picture. They know that they can better serve their clients by having access to a trusted community of professional advisors who can help build business value, manage succession, and build owner legacy.
- Represent one of our 12 Advisor Professions (Accountants, Attorneys, Bankers, Coaches, Consultants, Insurance Providers, Investors, M&A Intermediaries, Non-profits, Valuators, Virtual Managers, Wealth Planners).
- Uphold the highest standards of professional integrity.
- See the value of having an open network to ensure there is no single approach or solutions provider to assisting private company owners.
- Know the business environment is always changing and need to keep abreast of the latest information to meet their clients demand.
- Are sponsored by existing XPX members.
- Adhere to our Five Core Advisor Principles (Work Collaboratively, Put The Client first, Think Long Term, Consider The Human Angle, & Always Be Learning).
Advisor Professions
Accountants
Attorneys
Bankers
Coaches
Consultants
Insurance Providers
Investors
M&A Intermediaries
Non-Profits
Valuators
Virtual managers
Wealth Planners
Why Join?
We hope that you will become an active member of our chapter and take advantage of the valuable benefits we offer as an organization:
Resources
You’ll learn from great content and programming. “What I know, What I don’t know, What I don’t know that I don’t know. XPX helps me get this right.”
Relationships
You’ll expand your network with people who are genuine, inviting, and welcome collaboration. “We’re givers, not takers (and givers get more in the long run)”.
Visibility
You’ll raise your profile by sharing your knowledge in meetings, networking, and contributing to our on-line Owners’ Academy knowledge base. “I know the guy/gal! who can help”.
Principles
You’ll find a group of like-minded advisors who share our values of collaboration, client first, long-term thinking, focus on the human factor, and continuous learning. “It’s about the quality of the people in the room.”
Chapter Events
Annual Sponsors

Attorney Specializing in Liquidity Event Planning, M&A, Securities Transactions, and Entity Formation/Corporate Governance.
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Business Performance Advisory (Value Maximization, Operational Improvement, Financial Advisory), Transition/Exit Planning, Buy/Sell Transaction Advisory & Valuation, Interim Management, Expert Witness and Litigation Support


Tax guidance is needed during any stage of the business life cycle. I can help businesses ensure tax compliance, minimize tax liabilities, avoid surprises, and proactively plan to achieve long-term goals.

When you desire to match small to midsize manufacturing or distribution company owners with up-and-coming entrepreneurs, we provide streamlined and improved methods for owners to transition their businesses to a new generation of business managers.


Need legal or business assistance in growing your business, recruiting key personnel and selling your business


I develop strategies to protect and secure my clients' wealth while simplifying their lives as they transition from "owner" to "investor"

Direct Opinions specializes in the development of customer experience, employee engagement and market intel initiatives that help clients identify their competitive advantage and accelerate profitable business growth.


you seek advice on tax, planning, investments or trust services in anticipation of an exit.


your business is at a fork in the road and you are debating whether to grow it further or sell it
Bronze Sponsors
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