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 About
Us
With over 48 years of combined experience in mergers,
acquisitions, finance, corporate growth and financial advisory
services, the principals formed Windward to provide much needed
professional advisory services from a practical
perspective. At Windward we encourage the development of a
well thought-out plan and emphasize the benefits and
need to refrain from entering into a transaction until properly
prepared. This value-added and patient approach is unique in
investment banking, which is an industry that has historically
been anxious to engage and close transactions, failing to
provide the consulting services that can appreciably increase
value.
Our commitment to identifying and understanding a company’s and
owner’s needs, then performing an evaluation of the company to
determine where it has Strengths, Weaknesses (synonymous with discount to value), Opportunities and Threats (SWOT
Analysis) provides the foundation for developing an action plan
to achieve the desired results. In every situation the
principals of Windward are involved from the commencement of an
assignment throughout the entire process to ensure the success
of each and every engagement.
For many private business owners, the investment in their
companies represents a large portion of their personal net worth
and security for retirement. Having bought, built, financed,
operated and sold businesses in diverse industries, the principals of Windward have a strong
appreciation and understanding of the sensitivities and
challenges involved in managing a business. Our extensive
experience, knowledge of processes, and network of contacts
uniquely qualify us to help owners preserve, enhance and realize
the maximum values for their companies.
 Windward
also recognizes the importance of having the appropriate “Team”
in place to advise owners on all fronts. We work closely with an
owner’s other trusted advisors, such as it’s legal counsel,
accounting firm, wealth managers, lenders, insurance
representatives, etc., to help construct a strategy to provide
owners with comprehensive solutions to achieve their immediate
and long-range personal and business objectives.
At Windward we appreciate the obligation, passion, pride,
commitment and anxiety that are all part of owning a business. It
is our intent to provide the best possible services to ensure
that our clients receive the utmost attention, while assisting
them in creating the maximum values for their hard-earned
efforts.
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