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Supporting a Family Business Exit with CEPA-Driven Charitable Planning: A Case Study
by Kellie Nock on February 17, 2026
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Exit Planning Institute® (EPI) is dedicated to educating and empowering advisors on the Value Acceleration Methodology™ so that they may better serve their clients, grow their professional expertise, and create significant companies. With more than 8,000 Certified Exit Planning Advisors (CEPA®) in the community, EPI aims to equip its wide array of advisors with the skillset to help business owners.
What is a CEPA?
The CEPA designation is for professional advisors who want to effectively engage more business owners to build value within their business and exit on their own terms. With the Value Acceleration Methodology, owners can build more valuable companies, have stronger personal financial plans, and align their personal goals through the Three Legs of the Stool™ approach. Earning the CEPA credential expands your expertise and enhances your ability to engage business owners and conduct value-added conversations around growth and exit.
CEPA Case Study
With the expanding community of CEPAs, it is essential to actively demonstrate the value and utility of the designation. Through a growing collection of EPI case studies, CEPAs share their professional experiences, both good and bad, to shed light on and provide real-life examples that fellow advisors and professionals can learn from.
In this EPI case study, CEPA and CFP® Ryan Walker describes a case in which he worked through a family business exit using CEPA-driven charitable planning. Dive deep to hear the strategy and application of Value Acceleration to leverage this relevant and impactful exit option for your business owner clients.
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Learn more about Ryan's story here and how he achieved the best exit outcome for the family business. Request your copy here:
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