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News Brief
By: PointLine Media Research & Editorial Team
September 18, 2026
This partnership addresses a critical industry pain point: the operational strain of scaling professional advisory firms. By providing on-demand access to specialized talent, SkillStacked allows CEPAs to focus on core strategy, effectively democratizing access to high-end family office resources for a broader market of business owners.
The Exit Planning Institute (EPI) has officially announced a strategic partnership with SkillStacked Strategies, an innovative firm founded by a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA). This collaboration marks a significant milestone for the EPI Alliance Partner program, designed to provide professional advisors with the resources necessary to deliver comprehensive Value Acceleration services to business owners. By integrating SkillStacked's unique expertise into the EPI ecosystem, the partnership ensures that advisors can access high-level support without the operational burden of expanding their internal staff.
SkillStacked Strategies offers advisors a bespoke, on-demand team of specialists, functioning as a Fractional Family Office. These experts cover critical disciplines including finance, operations, artificial intelligence, estate planning, and personal strategy. Founder Skylar Dean, a CEPA himself, designed this model to serve as a versatile "bench" of talent, enabling financial professionals to scale their service offerings and provide more robust solutions to the complex needs of main street business owners.
As part of the Strategic Alliance network, this partnership fosters deeper collaboration within the global CEPA community. Through shared educational content and specialized programming, EPI and SkillStacked are setting a new standard for advisor development. This initiative empowers advisors to navigate the intricacies of the exit planning process more effectively, ultimately driving greater value and long-term success for their business owner clients throughout their professional journeys.