John M. Leonetti, Esq. is the founder and CEO of the International Exit Planning Association (IEPA) and Beacon Hill Equity Group. With over 30 years of experience as a transaction advisor and educator, he has guided owners through $500 million in liquidity events and consulted on over $2 billion in illiquid wealth. John is a nationally recognized leader in the field and the author of the influential book, Exiting Your Business, Protecting Your Wealth: A Strategic Guide for Owners and their Advisors, which introduces a 6-step planning process, used by thousands of advisors to protect and transition private business wealth.

An accomplished academic and practitioner, John holds a Law Degree and an M.S. in Finance from Suffolk University, where he has also taught retirement, estate planning, and MBA-level private capital courses. Through the IEPA, he facilitates the Certified Business Exit Consultant® (CBEC) designation to standardize high-level advice in a traditionally inconsistent marketplace. His career is dedicated to bridging the planning gap for business owners, ensuring they achieve superior financial and emotional outcomes during the most critical transitions of their lives.