Exit Planning Institute

Exit Planning Institute We serve an elite, high-caliber group of professional advisors, committed to serving the needs of business owners.

The Exit Planning Institute creates an exit planning “ecosystem,” and due to the diverse nature of exit planning, EPI has fostered a hyper-engaged exit planning community. This community includes CEPAs, other collaborative advisors, strategic alliance partners, academicians, the media, and business owners from across the globe made up of 15 countries, 44 U.S. States and representing over a dozen different professional disciplines. To serve this elite and cross-functional community on one major platform, EPI produces the best content as it relates to exit planning, succession planning, and value acceleration, provides ongoing advisor support and practice development, and creates connectivity to transitioning business owners. How has the CEPA program benefited other professional advisors like you? This top-rated professional development program has been described as “far superior to other programs” and “more than a glitzy marketing tool.” As an education company dedicated to bringing you the best content and training in the industry, we strive to deliver an unmatched experience that will “supercharge your practice” and give you a competitive edge in a changing marketplace. We invite you to join the CEPA community and experience the impact of our best-in-class education, thriving local, national, and global network, and ongoing practice support. Exit planning is a core competency for advisors of the future. If you work with business owners today, becoming a CEPA will benefit your practice regardless of your specialized discipline.

08/21/2026

Strong advisors understand how to build organizations that create sustainable value and long-term impact.

In this episode of Exit is Now: Walking to Destiny, Scott Snider, President of the Exit Planning Institute® (EPI), and Christopher Snider, Chairman of EPI and Author of Walking to Destiny, explore the mindset of a value creator and how to help business owners build companies that thrive beyond themselves.

Listen to the full episode here: https://hubs.ly/Q04tl2b30

Exit planning education can create a meaningful impact for business owners and the communities they support.On September...
08/21/2026

Exit planning education can create a meaningful impact for business owners and the communities they support.

On September 17, Scott Snider, President of the Exit Planning Institute® (EPI), will speak at Marshall University’s Business Value Builder Summit in Huntington, West Virginia.

With small businesses making up the majority of businesses across the state, preparing owners to build value and create options for the future is an important conversation.

Learn more: https://hubs.li/Q04tQynM0

Join us in welcoming the 306 new Certified Exit Planning Advisors (CEPA®) to the Exit Planning Institute® (EPI) communit...
08/20/2026

Join us in welcoming the 306 new Certified Exit Planning Advisors (CEPA®) to the Exit Planning Institute® (EPI) community from our July 2026 class.

We’re proud to recognize this group of advisors, adding to our network of professionals committed to helping business owners navigate what comes next with clarity and confidence.

https://hubs.li/Q04tcs9c0

08/20/2026

Earning your Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®) designation is just the beginning. Activating it is where the real impact begins.

In this episode of Exit is Now: Plan Accordingly, Scott Snider, President of the Exit Planning Institute® (EPI), sits down with Kathleen Pritchard, of Manulife John Hancock Investments, to explore how advisors can move from learning the Value Acceleration Methodology™ to confidently applying it through better conversations, stronger relationships, and practical action.

Listen to the full episode here: https://hubs.li/Q04tHyv00

Commercial real estate can play a bigger role in business value than many owners realize.Join Jason Bush of Linville Tea...
08/20/2026

Commercial real estate can play a bigger role in business value than many owners realize.

Join Jason Bush of Linville Team Partners & XPAND for a webinar on five common ways advisors can help improve a business owner’s real estate strategy. Learn how owned or leased property may support the operating business, create more value, and help close the owner’s wealth gap.

Tuesday, August 25 at 1:00 PM ET

Save your spot: https://hubs.ly/Q04qmN7g0

08/19/2026

Our next Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®) course begins September 21. Prepare with confidence and take the next step toward earning your credential with answers to some of our most frequently asked questions, including:

• What should you expect from the course?
• How is the exam structured?
• What resources are available to help you prepare?

We've got you covered. Find the answers and everything you need to get started here: https://hubs.li/Q04qG2Q00

Gain real-world experience and meaningful connections with the Exit Planning Institute® (EPI) Emerging Leaders Program.T...
08/19/2026

Gain real-world experience and meaningful connections with the Exit Planning Institute® (EPI) Emerging Leaders Program.

This program is a 12-week rotational internship designed to give local students hands-on experience across sales, marketing, member experience, business operations, leadership, and more.

Interns will work alongside teams across EPI, build practical professional skills, expand their networks, and gain a deeper understanding of how a growing organization operates.

The program is hybrid, with interns required to work from our office in Westlake, Ohio, at least once per week for optimal networking connections!

Learn more and apply: https://hubs.li/Q04tz_3V0

08/18/2026

Exit planning education can strengthen the way you lead, advise, and prepare for the future.

EPI Academy offers flexible online learning and continuing education credits for business owners, executives, advisors, consultants, and professionals across financial, legal, and business disciplines.

Whether you are building foundational knowledge or expanding your expertise as a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®), EPI Academy provides practical education designed to support real-world application.

Learn how to get the most out of what the Exit Planning Institute® (EPI) offers: https://hubs.li/Q04qxPc00

How much money are you leaving on the table each year?The Profit Gap helps business owners identify where they can maxim...
08/17/2026

How much money are you leaving on the table each year?

The Profit Gap helps business owners identify where they can maximize their takeaways.

To learn more about how the Profit Gap plays a role in the Triggering Event and the Value Acceleration Methodology, read our blog below.

https://hubs.li/Q04tbY6q0

The right tax strategy can shape what a business owner takes away from a sale.Join Robert Ibrahim of Ibrahim Wealth Advi...
08/17/2026

The right tax strategy can shape what a business owner takes away from a sale.

Join Robert Ibrahim of Ibrahim Wealth Advisory Group, Quinn Ellis of Engineered Capital Gains Solutions, Lamar Breshears of Harding Financial Partners, Matt Cross of Vanbridge, and Cara Gray of Good Morning Freedom for a webinar on advanced tax savings strategies and personal planning for life after the sale.

Thursday, August 20 at 1:00 PM ET

Save your spot: https://hubs.li/Q04qm3660

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