Certified Exit Planning, CEPA®

Exit with Ease.

Strategic planning gives business owners the time, options, and clarity that allow decisions to be made intentionally, not under pressure.

Certified Exit Planning for Long-Term Readiness

Helping business owners prepare for a future transition with clarity, structure, and intention.

Business Exit Planning

A structured, milestone-driven process designed to help business owners take steps toward a successful transition.

Certified Exit Planning for Long-Term Readiness

Certified exit planning services help business owners prepare for a future transition with clarity, structure, and intention. This work focuses on aligning business strategy, personal goals, and financial outcomes well before a transition occurs, giving owners control over timing and options.

Our exit planning approach follows a disciplined framework developed through training with the Exit Planning Institute, the leading authority in exit planning education and methodology

Business Exit Planning

Exit planning is a structured, milestone-driven process designed to help business owners understand their current readiness, identify gaps, and take deliberate steps toward a successful transition.

Rather than focusing solely on a transaction, exit planning emphasizes value growth, risk reduction, and personal preparedness—ensuring the business is transferable and the owner is ready for what comes next.

The Impact of Working with a CEPA®

The Novare team includes Certified Exit Planning Advisors (CEPA®), trained through the Exit Planning Institute, the leading authority in exit planning education.

Using the Value Acceleration Methodology™, we help owners build transferable value while aligning business, personal, and financial goals well before a transition occurs.

The need for planning is real. According to the 2023 National State of Owner Readiness Survey:

  • 75% of owners reported regretting their exit

  • Only 32% have a documented exit plan

  • Just 22% have aligned their business, personal, and financial goals


A CEPA-led approach introduces intention and preparation early, reducing risk and helping owners exit on their terms.

How We Can Help Businesses

Our services are designed for business owners who want clarity before making major decisions.

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