Jim Erben
Co-Founder & Senior Advisor
Jim Erben is a highly sought-after exit and succession specialist, keynote speaker, and President of Erben Associates. Throughout his 30 years in the exit planning business, Jim recognized a critical missing piece—having an M&A team on board to ensure business owners could successfully transition their companies. To fill this gap, he created Erben M&A Advisors, the perfect addition to round out Erben Associates’ proprietary process.
Jim graduated with honors in 1986 from the University of Texas at Austin with a BBA in Marketing after attending Texas A&M, where he played football for two years. In 2003, he completed a Master of Science in Financial Services at the American College in Bryn Mawr, PA, as well as the Accredited Estate Planner (AEP) designation.
As an international speaker, Jim shares his 30+ years of experience with thousands of business leaders annually. He is well-known for his straightforward approach to succession planning, business continuity, and executive retention.
Originally from San Antonio, Jim and his son, Jess, call Austin, Texas, home. Jim’s hobbies include hunting, fishing, golf, cooking, and enjoying wine.
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