A fiduciary is defined as someone who has a legal obligation to act in the best interest of someone else. But, considering the variety of fiduciaries your clients have access to, what are the pros and cons of the different types and what are the considerations and process for choosing the right fit for your clients and your practice. Ann and David will compare and contrast the various fiduciary options considering the types of assets they own, including real estate, businesses, and other investments. Explore and participate in a case study to help you determine how to guide your clients in choosing the best fiduciary option for them as well as which of them will also work with you as a collaborative partner versus an outsider.
Learning Objectives:
• Compare and contrast the best fiduciary options for your clients and your practice
• Understand the opportunities and pitfalls involved with different types of fiduciaries
• Discover how best to work with a fiduciary as part of the collaborative team.
Meet the Presenters:
Learn from industry experts Ann Rosevear President and Chief Trust Officer of Dunham Trust, and David Osgood Senior Trust Officer of Dunham Trust.
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Who Should Attend?
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Attorneys
You have close relationships with clients, and can benefit from being the first advisor to introduce the idea of exit planning.
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CPAs/Accountants
Owners participating in the State of Owner Readiness research continue to indicate that you are the No. 1 "Most Trusted Advisor." You are a natural fit to lead the exit planning team and deepen your relationship (and retention) of next generation owners.
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Wealth Managers
You’re a skilled relationship person. Being entangled into your clients’ professional lives matters as you build a strategy to manage their wealth upon them harvesting it from their business. Exit planning allows you to build a deeper relationship with your client, expands your COI network, while giving you an early seat at table well before the liquidity event.
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Financial Advisors
One of the critical ‘legs of the stool’ is personal financing planning. An owner must have a strong financial plan & contingency plan post-transition to enable them to thrive in the next act of the lives personally and financially. Exit planning brings this future mindset into the present. Exit is now.
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Valuation Analysts
Valuation is both a billable engagement AND an opportunity to provide owners some perspective on how to accelerate value drivers (and deal with value killers). Use exit planning to make that valuation into a longer term value acceleration engagement.
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Investment Bankers
Only 2 of every 10 businesses that come to market actually sell. Learn how exit planning can bring attractive AND ready business to your purview.
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Estate Planners
Exit planning is a natural fit for estate planners who want to operate more holistically with their owner clients.
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Strategic Consultants
One of the most critical roles in exit planning is building transferable value. Strategic consultants have the ability to expand options and drive rapid business value that affect performance today.
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Insurance Professionals
Exit planning addresses the 5 D's. So do you. Approach the risk conversation differently with exit planning.
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Mergers & Acquisition Advisors
Proper exit planning causes less deals to fall through at the last minute. Connect with CEPAs to build your healthy deal flow network.
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Commercial Lenders
One of the best relationships a business owner makes is with their banker. How can you help your corporate clients think about the future and ensure financial continuity? Answer: exit planning.
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Family Business Advisors
More than 50% of lower middle market business owners would prefer to transition to the next generation. Help them succeed with exit planning strategies.
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Other Professional Advisors
Regardless of your unique specialty, there is seat at the exit planning table for you. Learn more at www.EarnCEPA.com.
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Private Business Owners
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Members of Family Business Boards
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Professional Advisors
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Business Consultants
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Other Business Professionals
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Business Owners
EXIT PLANNING IS GOOD BUSINESS STRATEGY
The Exit Planning Institute, provides Financial Advisors, Accountants, Consultants, and other advisors of business owners with the critical education to differentiate themselves and add value to their existing client relationships through a credential, conference, courses, and content. Download the CEPA brochure for more information.
ABOUT THE PRESENTERS
Ann Rosevear serves as President and Chief Trust Officer for Dunham Trust Company, providing expert structuring and administration of trusts to DTC's most complex clients. Prior to joining Dunham Trust Company in 2014, Ann spent 14 years as a principal attorney at Walsh, Baker, Rosevear & Loomis, P.C. in Reno, NV. Ann is a graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Honors College and Gonzaga University School of Law.
David Osgood is a Senior Trust Officer for Dunham Trust Company in Reno, Nevada, and is responsible for administering trusts and overseeing investment. David works closely with clients, financial advisers, and other personnel on trust and estate matters. Prior to joining Dunham Trust, David started his career with Capital Group Companies, where he worked as a Trust Officer. Most recently, David worked with an investment banking firm securing venture capital funding for several up-and-coming companies.