Exit Planning Institute - Find a CEPA

Investing is complicated. Even more so when you try to balance retirement, a new car, the kid's college education and that vacation you've been dreaming about... All in a tax efficient way.

Together, we will help you get organized, create a personalized long-term strategy and guide you on your journey, so you can accomplish your financial goals. We focus on tailored solutions to help you grow and protect your wealth by using tax minimization strategies, so you keep more of what you've earned.

I received my undergraduate in mechanical engineering from TCU and started working as an engineer and project manager for Parker Aerospace. During my time at Parker, I earned two master's degrees and found my true passion for helping individuals, families and small businesses with:

Retirement Saving Strategies

Business Exit Planning

Education Savings

Cash Management Solutions

Tax-advantaged Investments

My Branch Office Administrator, Shabnam Kavousi, moved to the United State from Iran in 2016 with her husband and daughter to build a better future together and are happily living in Orange County. Shabnam joined the firm in 2019 and has an undergraduate degree in math and computer science from Tehran University. Their daughter is currently studying at Boston University with a double major in biology and philosophy and is also working towards a master's in biology.

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Retirement Saving Strategies

Business Exit Planning

Education Savings

Cash Management Solutions

Tax-advantaged Investments

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The Value Acceleration Methodology

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Understanding Your Business Value Whitepaper

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Understanding Your Business Value: Utilizing the Five Stages of Value Maturity to Ready Businesses (and Business Owners) for an Exit

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Who Has a Seat at the Table Infographic

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120-Day CEPA Playbook: Download the Playbook

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2022 Colorado State of Owner Readiness Quick Look Brochure

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2022 Colorado State of Owner Readiness Report

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2023 National State of Owner Readiness Report

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2024 State of The Institute

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2025 Webinar Series

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5-4-3-2-1 Whitepaper

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A Look Inside The Unique World of - Value Creation Whitepaper

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A Look Into Pressure Solutions Inc.: An Exit Planning Case Study

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Access My Courses

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Best-In-Class Whitepaper

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Beyond CEPA Roadmap

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Business Attractiveness Scorecard

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Case Study, CEPA and CPAs

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Case Study: Value Acceleration

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CEPA Case Study: How To Utilize Your CEPA Credentials In A National Wealth Management Firm

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CEPA Development Scorecard

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Decentralizing the Business Owner

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Decentralizing the Business Owner

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Email Marketing Templates

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EPI Chapter President Circle Meeting Notes

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Exit as a Business Strategy: A Collection of Case Studies from Advisors and Owners

When deciding to exit their business, an owner has several internal and ext..

First Steps

The first steps after earning your CEPA designation.

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Five Stages of Value Maturity Infographic

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Five Stages of Value Maturity Infographic

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From Successful to Significant

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From Successful to Significant Whitepaper

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Infographic: Beyond CEPA Path

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Infographic: The 5 D's

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Issue One: The Annual Exit Magazine

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Know Your Gaps

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Stage 1: The Value Maturity Index - Identifying Value

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The Impact of Unplanned Consequences on Business Value Whitepaper

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