What's Your Business Actually Worth?

What You'll Walk Away With

How Valuations Actually Work

Christine Wilkerson

Skip the guesswork. Learn the methods brokers and buyers use to put a real number on a business, and what makes that number go up or down.

Your Business in Your Financial Plan

Alexis Benson

Your business is probably your biggest asset. Find out how it fits into your retirement plan, wealth strategy, and long-term financial picture.

What Drives (and Kills) Value

Christine Wilkerson

The things that make a business attractive to buyers aren't always what you'd expect. Learn what the market is looking for right now.

Tax-Smart Exit Strategies

Alexis Benson

Selling without a tax plan can cost you hundreds of thousands. Learn the strategies that help you keep more of what you've built.

Your Speakers

Christine Wilkerson, DC

Co-Owner / Registered Business Broker

First Choice Business Brokers Naperville

Christine helps business owners navigate one of the biggest financial decisions of their lives: selling their business. As a registered business broker with First Choice Business Brokers, she brings a hands-on approach to valuations, deal structure, and finding the right buyer. She's a former business owner herself, so she gets what's at stake.

Alexis Benson, CRPC

Financial Advisor

Edward Jones

Alexis is a local Financial Advisor and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor, she helps business owners and professionals plan for their full financial picture, including business assets. She specializes in helping clients turn the value they've built in their businesses into long-term financial security.

This Event Is for You If...

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You own a business and have no idea what it's worth

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You're thinking about selling in the next 1-10 years

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Most of your net worth is tied up in your business

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You want a plan, not just a number

One Hour. Two Experts. Zero Fluff.

No sales pitch. Just the information you need to make smarter decisions about your business and your future.

Tuesday, May 20, 2026 | 6:00 PM CT | Zoom