By Owners, For Owners

Real expertise from actual business owners who have sold multiple businesses.

Joseph Gitto

Joseph Gitto is an accomplished senior Finance, Sales and Operational Executive, Entrepreneur, Coach, Thought Leader, and Board Member with more than 25 years of success in various industries. Leveraging extensive experience in finance, sales, marketing, and operations, Joseph is a valuable asset for growing businesses that are seeking expert assistance with raising capital, developing sales and marketing strategies, business and strategic planning, developing financial controls, reporting and oversight as well as leadership team development. Joseph’s broad areas of expertise include business development, forecasting, planning, P&L management, marketing, and key partnership building. In 2023, he became a founding member of the Exit Planning Institute’s Orlando chapter.

Mattew Shafer

Matt leads a team of financial advisors and service associates based in Boca Raton, Florida, with regional representation in the Northeast and Midwest. He joined Raymond James in September 2018 as the lead advisor of Trimaran Advisors (formerly the Shafer Barber Winkler Group) of Raymond James. Matt began his career in 1997 with PaineWebber in Boca Raton, Florida, and remained at the firm after it was acquired by UBS in 1999. In April 2009, he and his team joined Smith Barney’s Citi Family Office group, where Matt held the title of Family Wealth Director. Matt remained at the firm after it was acquired by Morgan Stanley. Matt represents the third generation of his family to advise wealthy families and their businesses. A graduate of the American University in Washington, D.C., Matt obtained a BA and an MA in Economics with a concentration in International Financial Markets. In 2005, Matt earned the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation, administered by the Investment Management Consultants Association®, and taught in conjunction with The Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley. The CIMA® certification demonstrates that Matt has spent significant time and study developing and enhancing his competency as an advanced investment consultant. In 2015, Matt completed the Certified Exit Planning Advisor® (CEPA®) designation specifically designed for business advisors who work closely with owners of privately held companies. Matt has earned the Private Wealth Advisor designation from Raymond James. This designation reflects his experience in managing the financial concerns of families, individuals and organizations of significant wealth, and his mastery of methods and resources necessary to support their expansive financial interests. Matt is also a published author, having written “The Future of Your Wealth: How the World Is Changing and What You Need to Do about It.” Matt has also written for Worth Magazine®. Outside of the office, Matt’s interests include travel and outdoor sportsmanship. Matt and his wife reside in Boca Raton with their two children.

We are NOT business brokers or investment bankers. We are serial entrepreneurs who have successfully built and sold our own businesses. We understand that one size does not fit all. Each of our businesses was unique, operated in different industries, and was sold under different economic conditions. Each had its own successes and imperfections, as well as reasons for selling.

That is why we start with a free, no-obligation consultation. We work with you to determine your exit planning goals and make them achievable. We also believe you should pay for what you need and what you will use. This is why we have aligned our service offering and fee structures to match that philosophy.

Our Services

Exit Planning

Take control of your business future with a strategic roadmap that ensures you exit on your timeline, your terms, and with maximum peace of mind.

Business Valuation

Discover your company's real value with thorough valuations that are worth it and support strategic decisions. uncover hidden

Consulting Services & Value Acceleration

Enhance your operations and strategy with expert guidance that systematically boosts your company's value and competitive edge.

Executive/Key Employee Benefits

Attract, retain, and reward yours with competitive benefit packages that strengthen your organization from the inside. top team member

Financial Advisory

Navigate complex financial decisions with confidence through personalized strategies that align your business and personal wealth goals.

Owner/Executive Estate & Succession Planning

Safeguard your family's financial future while ensuring your business legacy endures through expertly designed succession and estate planning.

Owner/Key Employee Insurance

Safeguard your business against the unexpected with life and disability insurance solutions that protect both your company's continuity and your family's security.