Chance Sweat

Ed Alexander was admitted to practice law in Florida (1993) and New York (1994) and has been a business attorney since becoming a lawyer. He is the author of several guides, including "The Guide to Selling Your Florida Law Practice" and "The Guide to Buying a Business." Before becoming a lawyer, Ed held tech positions with a pacemaker manufacturer, custom integrated circuit manufacturer, and laser barcode manufacturer, as a systems engineer and product marketing manager. He has been part of teams that designed software and hardware for defibrillator pacemakers and custom integrated circuits. In 1995, Ed was awarded U.S. Patent, No. 5,468,952, for a 1992 miniature laser scanner computer invention. Ed has received numerous awards for his service, including the 2015 Partner Award from the University of Central Florida Business Incubation Program and the 2014 Judge J.C. “Jake” Stone Distinguished Service Award for his pro bono work as a volunteer guardian ad-litem. He was the 2018 Chair of the Small Business Resource Network of the University of Central Florida Small Business Development Center and taught New Venture Finance as an adjunct professor at the University of Central Florida. Ed enjoys outdoor activities and traveling with his wife of 38 years, Faith. Most weekends, you’ll find him bicycling, kayaking, sailing, or hiking. Together, Ed and Faith live the mission they help create for others with frequent travel, vacations, and time off from the law firm to spend with family.

Chance Sweat brings a unique dual perspective to FitzGibbon Alexander, Inc., combining nearly a decade of corporate leadership with hands-on acquisition entrepreneurship experience. As a Business Broker, he serves clients on both sides of the transaction table with insight earned through real-world ownership, operation, and exit experiences. Prior to joining FitzGibbon Alexander, Inc., Chance spent nearly ten years in Corporate America as a Sales Director for an IT consulting firm, where he managed a national sales team responsible for tens of millions in annual revenue. During COVID, he began moonlighting as a potential main street buyer and ended up acquiring and operating multiple businesses, both with and without broker representation. This experience taught him the critical importance of skilled intermediaries and the nuances that separate successful transactions from costly mistakes. After successfully exiting his business portfolio, Chance obtained his Florida real estate license and joined FitzGibbon Alexander, Inc. to help business owners and buyers navigate what is often the most significant financial transaction of their lives. His approach centers on helping people avoid getting in their own way during major transitions, serving as both advisor and connector throughout the process.