WHEN: November 4, 2026 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Corporate Exit Strategies 2026
Thinking about selling your business, whether soon or in the future? Learn how to prepare your business for sale, maximize its value, and plan for a successful exit. Hear firsthand from business owners who have recently been through the process, along with industry professionals who will share what business owners should know, common challenges to avoid, and lessons learned along the way.
November 4, 2026
6:00 – 9:00 P.M.
Il Tulipano
1131 Pompton Ave, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
Networking & Dinner Included
AGENDA TOPICS:
- Current State of the M&A Market
- How to Increase the Value of Your Business
- Key Value Drivers and Risk Factors That Impact Marketability
- Avoiding Legal Roadblocks During the Sale Process
- Firsthand Insights from Business Owners Who Have Successfully Sold Their Companies
Elevate Your Practice
Why You Cannot Afford to Miss This Event
Industry Speakers
Gain insights from business owners who have successfully sold their companies, along with experienced advisors, on ways to strengthen your business, increase its value, and prepare for a successful transition.
Dinner & Networking
Connect with fellow business owners, attorneys, financial professionals, and other key industry contacts.
Corporate Insights
Explore practical strategies for business succession planning, value enhancement, and exit planning to help position your company for what comes next.
Who Should Attend?
Expert Perspectives
Meet Your Panel
Peter A. Levy
Moderator
With 30+ years as a CEO, COO, and attorney, Peter brings a sharp, business-first approach to strategy. He advises Fortune 500s, family businesses, and entrepreneurs on M&A, succession, and complex transactions—helping clients make confident, well-informed decisions.
William S. Barrett
Speaker
William S. Barrett is a corporate attorney and CEO with almost 30 years of experience advising business owners across a multitude of industries on mergers, acquisitions, and strategic growth. He serves as outside counsel on contracts, employment, and succession planning, and is widely recognized for healthcare and dental transactions. A bestselling author and frequent speaker, he is known as a creative, results-driven dealmaker.
Mark B. Murphy
Mark B. Murphy is CEO of Northeast Private Client Group, an author, speaker, and strategist helping entrepreneurs build multigenerational wealth. Ranked #1 in NJ and #15 nationwide by Forbes, he’s known for innovative financial planning. His book The Ultimate Investment is an Amazon bestseller. Registered rep/advisor with PAS, member FINRA/SIPC.
Alan Scharfstein
Speaker
Founder and CEO of The DAK Group, with over 40 years of experience advising middle-market business owners on growth and exit strategies. A seasoned M&A expert, he has led more than 750 transactions and is known for combining Wall Street expertise with entrepreneurial insight.
Marc Dispensa
Speaker
Marc Dispensa is an accomplished AI innovator, serial entrepreneur, and strategic visionary. As an industry leader in artificial intelligence, Marc has collaborated with numerous companies, driving transformative improvements in their AI strategies, integration, and business outcomes. Marc began his entrepreneurial journey at the age of 21 and has since founded and successfully exited three technology and AI companies. His deep expertise is reflected in his portfolio of nine U.S. patents in artificial intelligence, underscoring his relentless commitment to advancing AI innovation and practical applications across sectors. Marc is passionate about helping businesses grow with AI. He loves working with business leaders to give them the knowledge and tools they need to use AI effectively, reach their goals, and make a real difference in their industries
Steven DeAngelo
Founder and Principal of St. Agrestis and Greenhook Ginsmiths, two innovative Brooklyn-based beverage brands. After a decade in the capital markets industry, he entered the spirits business in 2012 by founding Greenhook Ginsmiths, one of New York City’s first new distilleries in nearly a century. He later acquired and relaunched St. Agrestis, creator of the award-winning Phony Negroni®, a leading non-alcoholic cocktail brand. Steven holds a degree in Finance from Villanova University.
