Carl’s Function
As a business advisory expert with superior hands on finance, operational and strategic perspective, Carl assists with family, staff and advisor alignment to facilitate planning and execution of family objectives to ensure expectations are met and measured. Special focus on ultra-affluent with Family Offices, Family Businesses, Family Trusts and the advisers’ serving them.
Carl’s focus is often the intangible assets and risks in businesses and family offices ; governance, relationships, risks and knowledge in operating businesses and translating these into tangibles that advisors can understand.
Carl’s Specialties
Retreat host for founder, family and/or key advisor seeking a holistic approach to legacy and liquidity transitions
Valuation as a benchmark – highlighting risk and opportunities allowing advisors to better steward a growth strategy
Finance & Fiduciary Expert – family disputes; fiduciary duty, equity value, shareholder rights and governance
if You have an advisory or dispute matter you’d like to discuss with Carl, contact him
Carl’s focus is the business and options for it, as follows:
Independent Valuation Analysis
What is my company really worth? In a private sale? In an IPO? Would a two-step monetization (minority, then majority stake sale) process add value?
Objective Strategic Guidance
How is my company positioned in an increasingly competitive global business environment? What actions can I take to strengthen my company?
Resolving Capital Constraints
How do I raise the equity and/or debt capital required by my company at the highest valuation and the lowest cost?
Succession Planning
What steps should be taken to generate sufficient cash flow, address ownership issues equitably, and provide for a smooth transition to the next generation of leadership?
Analysis of “Build versus Exit” Dilemma
Should I forge ahead with the family legacy or is now the most advantageous time to sell?