2026 SPEAKER LINEUP
The 2026 Exit Planning Summit features a variety of industry experts and exit planning thought leaders for introductory to advanced exit planning sessions.
Christian Ortez
Hi, I'm Christian Ortez. Over the past 20 years, I’ve advised successful entrepreneurs, executives, and business owners through liquidity events, growth transitions, succession strategies, and retirement — helping them pursue financial independence...
ABOUT CHRISTIAN
Hi, I'm Christian Ortez. Over the past 20 years, I’ve advised successful entrepreneurs, executives, and business owners through liquidity events, growth transitions, succession strategies, and retirement — helping them pursue financial independence and strategic freedom.
My background includes previous wealth management roles at Merrill Lynch, JP Morgan, and Smith Barney (now Morgan Stanley). I earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from San Jose State University and am an alumnus of the Harvard Business School at Harvard University.
I hold multiple professional designations, including:
▪️ Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®)
▪️ Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®)
▪️ Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA®)
If you’ve built something meaningful and want to coordinate your wealth, tax, and business strategy through one integrated system, visit my website and let's talk.
