Los Angeles, California
21021 Ventura Blvd., Ste 400
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
818.702.0889 x 1155 (T)
818.702.8850 (F)
Jeff Bannon
Partner
Succession Advisor
jeffbannon@rawlsgroup.com
818.702.0889 x 1125
Los Angeles, CA
Executive Assistant
Stacey Philipsen
818-702-0889, extension 1158
stacey@rawlsgroup.com
Jeff partners with the owners of capital-intensive businesses and their families helping navigate and attain their long-term business strategy and succession planning goals.
For more than a decade Jeff has collaborated with ultra-high-net-worth individuals and their other advisers such as attorneys, CPA’s and financial firms addressing complex personal financial and estate planning dynamics to ensure the business and family can thrive for future generations. Jeff has experience working in industries including multi-unit franchising, automotive retail and professional services addressing the sell/keep crossroad with business owners. ‘
Jeff melds his experience helping owners develop management bench strength and unraveling complex interpersonal issues with the knowledge acquired through being Series 7 and 66 licensed. He is a frequently requested speaker and has authored articles for a variety of industry and local publications about strategies owners can use to overcome the complexities facing business succession. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of California Santa Barbara and played professional baseball for eight seasons. He and his wife reside in Southern California with their two children where they can enjoy an array of outdoors sports and activities, including coaching little league.
Hugh B. Roberts
Partner
Succession Advisor
hbroberts@rawlsgroup.com
818.702.0889 x 1155
Los Angeles, CA
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