Month: June 2024

Working With Centura: Candid Feedback From Our Client Charlie Neer (Ep. 97)

Working With Centura: Candid Feedback From Our Client Charlie Neer (Ep. 97)

Coming from a humble background, Charlie Neer experienced financial turmoil early in his life. 

But over the years, he has found success in multiple senior executive positions at various organizations — currently as Chief Revenue Officer (US) at MiQ.

Two years ago, Charlie became a client of Centura Wealth Advisory (Centura).

In this episode, Centura’s Managing Director Derek Myron interviews Charlie, who candidly shares his client experience, pivotal moments during the journey, and how his wealth management has become better aligned with his purpose.

Derek and Charlie discuss:

  • What prompted Charlie to finally seek professional financial guidance
  • Centura’s comprehensive Liberated Wealth® process
  • How Centura helps coordinate all aspects of wealth management (investments, estate planning, tax planning, etc.)
  • Charlie’s advice to other high-net-worth individuals
  • And more

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The presented testimonial is from a current Centura client and is for informational purposes only. The statements provided should not be considered as a representation of all client experiences, which may differ substantially.

Exit Readiness: How to Prepare Your Business for Sale with Andrea Steinbrenner (Ep. 96)

Exit Readiness: How to Prepare Your Business for Sale with Andrea Steinbrenner (Ep. 96)

Most business owners, when asked about their timeline for exiting their business, often say it will take five years.

When you ask the same question again next year, guess what they say? Five years!

Without proper guidance and planning, you may be tempted to kick the can down the road until it’s too late.

Listen in as Zoe Singh, CFP®, Wealth Advisor at Centura Wealth Advisory, and Andrea Steinbrenner, CEO of Exit Consulting Group, share the process for an effective business exit so you can be ever-ready to transition smoothly into the next chapter of your life.

Zoe and Andrea discuss:

  • The ideal time to start your exit planning for significant tax benefits
  • The three stages of exit readiness
  • Latest market trends affecting the M&A space (especially private equity)
  • The sales process and timeline from initial business valuation to the final transaction
  • How do internal sales (family members, partners, key employees, etc.) differ from external sales (strategic buyer, PE firm, etc.)
  • And more

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About Our Guest:

Andrea Steinbrenner is the Chief Executive Officer at Exit Consulting Group, Inc. (ECG). An experienced, versatile executive who has worked across a multitude of industries throughout her career, Andrea’s objective is to leave businesses better than she finds them and works hard to provide her clients and companies with the best possible outcome.

Andrea began her career in the Midwest, working her way up the managerial ladder in the retail industry. After marrying a naval officer, she attended San Diego State University and earned a Bachelor’s in accounting. She then worked for TGG Accounting, a mid-sized, outsourced accounting firm. And quickly rose through the ranks to become a fractional CFO working in a number of industries, including construction, manufacturing, retail, professional services, financial services, cannabis, hospitality, franchises, and e-commerce sectors, among others. 

Deciding to take her career in a slightly different direction, Andrea became the VP of Operations and grew the company from less than 100 clients to over 250. After receiving an EMBA, Andrea left her position and started Canopy Consulting, a business consulting firm. She was referred to Exit Consulting Group (ECG) as a consultant in 2019 and is transitioning to CEO in October 2022.