Stankavish will lead AKT’s business transitions practice, serving clients from AKT LLP and AKT Wealth Advisors LP. The business transitions team provides owners customized services in the areas of exit and succession planning, company ownership and capital structure, business valuation, and merger and acquisition strategy.

"Properly addressing business owners’ unique transition situations requires a proactive, integrated approach and the guidance of a trusted advisor," Stankavish said.  "AKT leads business owners through this exploration process by helping them throughout all stages of the business lifecycle.  Our advisors show owners how to maximize the value of their company, and reach their business and personal financial goals."

AKT’s business transitions practice leverages the firm’s multidisciplinary approach that brings together existing services in tax planning, management consulting, CFO consulting, and personal financial and estate planning.  In addition to accessing AKT’s team of specialists, clients benefit from the firm’s relationships with strategic partners, including banks, private equity firms, investment banks, business brokers, attorneys, recruiters, and executive coaches.

Stankavish brings 12 years of management experience working with entrepreneurs and executives at high-growth private and public companies.  His experience includes senior management and consulting roles in client services, sales, operations, and strategic business development.  In addition to his diverse operating company experience, Stankavish worked for a venture capital firm where he helped the firm’s portfolio companies evaluate and pursue strategic alternatives.

Stankavish has a Bachelor of Science degree with a concentration in finance from Bryant University and a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in entrepreneurship and private equity from the University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Business School.  Stankavish and his wife Jenny live in Portland.  He will be based out of AKT’s Lake Oswego office.