BUILT TO LAST - Valuing, Protecting & Passing on the Business
September 29, 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM MT
Most business owners spend a lifetime building their business. Few know exactly what it is worth, how to protect it, or how to transfer it successfully. Join local leaders in accounting, law, and financial planning as they explore the:
Three Questions Every Business Owner Must Answer
- What have I built?
- How do I protect it?
- How do I pass it on?
Featured Speakers:
Paul Thorstenson, CPA, ABV
Partner | Ketel Thorstenson LLP
Topic: Business Value
Jennifer Tomac
Certified Elder Law Attorney | Tomac & Tomac Law Firm
Topic: Legal Protection
Edward Bartling, MBA, CLU, FLMI, ACS, AIAA
Chief Operating Officer | Financial Markets Inc
Topic: Legacy & Succession
Special Feature Session:
Bring It All Together
Real-World Business Owner Case Study
Discover an innovative valuation resource with Financial Markets Inc that helps advisors:
- Start meaningful conversations with business owners
- Identify succession planning opportunities• Uncover retirement and legacy concerns
- Strengthen relationships with CPAs and attorneys
- Create actionable planning solutions
Location:
Western Dakota Technical College
800 Mickelson Dr
Rapid City SD 57703
1 hour South Dakota Life & Health Insurance CE credit will be provided (If desired, NPN # required).
This is a FREE event sponsored by Financial Markets Inc with lunch provided by Angel’s Catering.
Click here to view the event flyer.


