XPX Austin: “I think I’m ready to think about transitioning my business.”

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

Join us for an interactive panel discussion that will help professional advisors to better engage their business owner clients at the beginning stages of considering an exit. We will discuss the importance of business transition planning, various transfer options, and personal implications to be considered.

Our Speakers:

Bob Buchanan
SVP, National Practice Leader - Business Transition Planning
Comerica

Bob manages the development and implementation of planning programs for Comerica’s business owner clients focusing on business valuation, transition structure, financing, and transition planning. Previously he was the Managing Partner/Founder for PCE Holdings where he was responsible for management of all aspects of PCE’s valuation practice and oversaw the review of all valuation engagements for the firm.

Billy Murphy
Partner
Dwyer Murphy Calvert

Billy focuses on the representation of companies and investors in a wide variety of corporate and securities law matters, including mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity financings, company formations, general corporate representation and securities issuances and compliance. His corporate clients conduct their business in a variety of sectors, including software, hardware, internet, advertising, consumer retail, restaurant, professional services, wireless commerce, and biotechnology.

James Nestor
Senior Wealth Planning Strategist
Comerica

James leverages his experience as an estate planning and tax attorney to create goal-based wealth plans for Comerica clients, which unite their estate and tax planning, investment, and asset protection strategies into a cohesive blueprint for achieving his clients’ goals. He is highly dedicated to protecting his clients and his passion is keeping the IRS away from clients’ wallets.

Moderator:


Mark Austin
Managing Director
Westlake Securities

Mark specializes in mergers and acquisitions advisory for lower middle market, privately held businesses. Building off his previous experience as an owner-operator, he seeks to achieve strategic outcomes consistent with his clients’ objectives through both sell-side and buy-side efforts.

AGENDA:

11:30am Networking and Lunch served
12:00pm Welcome and XPX update
12:15pm Panel Discussion with Q&A
1:00pm Conclude

Registration Fees:

Austin Members $30.00
First Time Guest: $0.00 (Member referral is required).  Member must email angie@exitplanningexchange.com to sign up their first time guest.

Other XPX CHpater Members $45.00
Non-Members: $60.00

The Exit Planning Exchange (XPX) is a multi-disciplinary professional organization aimed at providing education and networking opportunities to those who service company owners. XPX member’s help owners build sustainable businesses and help them plan and execute successful exits.