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  • Exit Planning Exchange
Exit Planning Exchange
Feb
03

XPX Northern California: ESOPs as an Exit Strategy (Members Only)

Details

Date & Time

Tue, Feb 3rd, 2026 â‹… 4:30pm - 7:00pm (PDT)

Location

Bernstein Private Wealth Management 555 California Street, Suite 4400 San Francisco, CA 94104

Tickets

XPX Northern California Members
$0.00
Guests

Registrants

25 people attended
Adrian Bray of Stellar Business Consulting Inc. is a member of XPX Northern California
DO
Al Statz of Exit Strategies Group, Inc. is a member of XPX Northern California
Todd Wellnitz of Wellguard Insurance & Financial is a member of XPX Northern California
Chris Andersen of Be Destined is a member of XPX Northern California
+20

Join us for an interactive panel discussing their experience of implementing ESOP as an exit strategy.

Our Speakers:


Trevor Gilmore

CEO
The Menke Group

Trevor is the CEO of The Menke Group, a nationwide firm specializing in ESOPs. His background includes entrepreneurship, private equity, and accounting. He joined Menke in 2015 as the CFO and transitioned to the CEO role in 2024. He is a licensed CPA, holds the ABV valuation credential, FINRA Series 24, 63, and 79, and has a Masters in Tax.


Art Hoover

CEO
Matrix HG, Inc

Art is the CEO of Matrix HG, Inc, a leading HVAC and high value building solutions provider in the SF Bay Area. He cofounded the company in 2002, oversaw rapid growth and the transition to 100% ESOP owned in 2023. He has a proven history of co-founding and leading successful HVAC ventures. Art remains CEO and on the Board. 


Agenda:

4:30 - 5:00 Networking
5:00 - 6:45 Panel and Table Discussions
6:45 - 7:00 Wrap up and Close

Registration Fees:

XPX Northern California Members: $0. There will be drinks and light hors d’oeuvres.

There is no charge for this event but registration is required for catering planning and building access.

This is a Members Only event.  If you are new to XPX and would like to be our guest please contact Adrian Bray: abray@consultstellar.com +1-415-690-9713

Please apply to become a member at:

https://my.exitplanningexchange.com/application/northern-california


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Adrian Bray of Stellar Business Consulting Inc. is a member of XPX Northern California
Adrian Bray
Stellar Business Consulting Inc.
DO
David Ogburn
BNY
Al Statz of Exit Strategies Group, Inc. is a member of XPX Northern California
Al Statz
Exit Strategies Group, Inc.
Todd Wellnitz of Wellguard Insurance & Financial is a member of XPX Northern California
Todd Wellnitz
Wellguard Insurance & Financial
Chris Andersen of Be Destined is a member of XPX Northern California
Chris Andersen
Be Destined
Kelly Ackel Crug of Andersen is a member of XPX Northern California
Kelly Ackel Crug
Andersen
AB
Anne Bisagno
Xantrion Inc.
Monika Pelz of Securieon Group is a member of XPX Northern California
Monika Pelz
Securieon Group
CM
Craig Martin
Global Team Impact
Ryan Lockhart of Lockhart Legacy Law is a member of XPX Northern California
Ryan Lockhart
Lockhart Legacy Law
Jaco Grobbelaar of BroadVision Marketing is a member of XPX Northern California
Jaco Grobbelaar
BroadVision Marketing
Nanda Nandkishore of Acacia Group, Inc. is a member of XPX Northern California
Nanda Nandkishore
Acacia Group, Inc.
Brit Summerill of NOW CFO is a member of XPX Northern California
Brit Summerill
NOW CFO
RN
Rod Nafrada
NOW CFO
Marie Askew of Live Oak Bank is a member of XPX Northern California
Marie Askew
Live Oak Bank
NW
Nico Wiborg
New York Life
Robert Thomas of WithumSmith+Brown, PC is a member of XPX Northern California
Robert Thomas
WithumSmith+Brown, PC
Anthony Lugo of Mercer Advisors is a member of XPX Northern California
Anthony Lugo
Mercer Advisors
Michelle Bass of Andersen Tax LLC is a member of XPX Northern California
Michelle Bass
Andersen Tax LLC
BL
Brendan Lund
Lathrop GPM
SG
Shailendra Gupta
MH
Mark Harter
TS
Tom Snyder
Xantrion
SS
Steven Sherman
Sherman Business Law