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It’s never too early to have a plan for the future of your business
Decision-making during a major business transition without the right advisors can adversely impact your wealth. Whether your business is a multi-generational family enterprise or an investment vehicle, we can assist you with the selling process holistically and help you navigate succession planning, company valuation and other issues, from preparation through closing.
“Nearly one-third of businesses taken to market fail to sell.”
PEACE OF MIND YOUR ADVISORS ARE ACTING WITH YOUR INTERESTS IN MIND
Knowing you have someone you can trust helping you through the complex sales process can be of great value. Whether acting as an advisor or trustee, Northern Trust can address your overall wealth transfer plan along with any issues affecting company value prior to going to market.
Video: 6 Questions to Help You Prepare Your Exit Strategy (2:08)
Keeping the Family Business in the Family

Rob Ashcroft
Practice Lead, Business Advisory Services
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