More About Dyanne
A Career Dedicated to One Thing — The Business Owner’s Best Outcome
Dyanne Ross-Hanson has spent over 25 years as an independent advocate for business owners navigating ownership transition — building one of the most respected exit planning practices in the region.
Dyanne Ross-Hanson
President & Founder Exit Planning Strategies, LLC
Dyanne founded Exit Planning Strategies, LLC to fill a critical gap in the advisory landscape: a truly independent expert whose only obligation is to the business owner — not to a financial product, an institution, or a commission.
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Her practice is built on a simple but powerful conviction: that every business owner deserves to exit on their own terms, to the party of their choice, and for the dollars they have earned. That conviction drives every engagement.
Background & Expertise
25+ Years. One Focus. Your Exit.
Dyanne’s expertise is singular and deep: ownership transition strategy, key employee incentive and retention plan design, and business continuity planning for privately held companies. Unlike generalist financial advisors who treat exit planning as one service among many, it is the entirety of her practice.
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She works with business owners who are 3 to 10 years from divestiture — in capital or contribution — helping them educate, evaluate, and formulate an intentional plan for ownership transition. Her process is comprehensive, her approach is owner-first, and her commitment is to stay engaged through the full arc of the engagement.
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Dyanne’s clients span a wide range of industries — manufacturing, distribution, professional services, construction, technology, and more — united by a common need: expert, independent guidance through the most significant financial event of their lives.
She is a published author of numerous articles on business exit planning and a sought-after speaker for professional and trade associations, CEO groups, and peer organizations including Vistage International.
Areas of Expertise
Ownership Transition Planning
Written, comprehensive plans for internal and external transitions
Business Valuation
Understanding current value and the gap to financial independence
Key Employee Incentive & Retention Plans
Custom KEIP design and implementation for privately held companies
Business Continuity Planning
Protection for owners, families, and businesses against the unexpected
Advisory Team Coordination
Directing legal, financial, and tax advisors toward a unified plan
Speaking & Education
Keynotes and programs for CEO groups, associations, and peer organizations
Speaking & Thought Leadership
Bringing Exit Planning Expertise to the Stage
Dyanne is a dynamic and practical speaker who brings real-world exit planning expertise to conferences, CEO roundtables, and professional associations. Her programs are educational, actionable, and tailored to the audience’s specific needs.
Speaking Venues & Organizations
Vistage International
CEO & Peer Group Organizations
Professional & Trade Associations
Chamber of Commerce Events
Financial & Legal Professional Groups
Private Corporate Events & Retreats