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Market Street Capital Guides Family Businesses Through $5T Succession Wave

Market Street Capital advises family-owned businesses on succession planning as six million firms face ownership transitions by 2035, representing $5 trillion in value.

The coming wave of ownership transitions represents both a massive economic shift and a critical planning challenge. With trillions of dollars in enterprise value at stake, the decisions made by retiring baby boomer owners will reshape industries, communities, and local economies. Family businesses that prepare early—with reliable numbers and informed guidance—can preserve their legacies, protect jobs, and unlock value, while those that delay may face forced sales or closures. For advisors, investors, and entrepreneurs, this transition cycle creates unprecedented opportunities in M&A, succession planning, and capital structuring. Market Street Capital's expertise highlights the importance of proactive strategy in navigating these pivotal moments, ensuring that transitions happen on the owner's terms rather than by default. Ultimately, how these businesses change hands will affect everything from supply chains to employment, making this a defining issue for the next decade.