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2825 Polo Club Road,
Nashville, Tennessee 37221
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About the Company
Legacy Transition Partners provides business owners with experienced guidance to plan and execute a successful exit. We specialize in sell-side advisory services for mid-sized companies, helping owners maximize value, protect their legacy, and transition their businesses with confidence.
Founded by Christopher Hammond, a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Legacy Transition Partners brings a strategic, hands-on approach to each engagement. We serve business owners who are ready to retire, pursue a new venture, or simply move on from day-to-day operations - but who care deeply about what happens next for their business, employees, and community.
From initial valuation and go-to-market strategy to managing due diligence and closing the transaction, we serve as an owner’s advocate throughout the entire process. We’re selective in the businesses we represent, ensuring alignment with our expertise and ability to deliver results.
Our clients appreciate our combination of professionalism, discretion, and deal-making experience. Whether you're preparing to sell now or planning for a future transition, Legacy Transition Partners is here to help you exit on your terms.
Broker Biography
Introduction
I bring a unique perspective to business owners preparing to sell: decades of experience on the buy-side of M&A. Throughout my career, I’ve evaluated, negotiated, and closed numerous acquisitions, so I understand exactly how buyers think—what they’re looking for, how they assess value, and how they structure deals. Today, as the founder of Legacy Transition Partners, I use that experience to advocate for sellers, helping them approach the exit process with clarity, confidence, and leverage.
I hold both undergraduate and MBA degrees in business, which provide a strong foundation in finance, strategy, and management. My background spans corporate development, private investment, and executive leadership—giving me a practical, well-rounded view of how businesses grow, operate, and ultimately transition.
I’ve spent years sitting across the table—digging into financials, uncovering risks, and shaping offers. Now, I put that knowledge to work on behalf of owners who want more than just a broker. I offer strategic guidance, market insight, and hands-on deal execution focused on maximizing value and preserving legacy.
As a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), I bring a structured, process-driven approach to each engagement. From early planning through closing and beyond, I work closely with owners to ensure they’re fully prepared—personally, financially, and operationally—for the most important transaction of their lives.
At Legacy Transition Partners, I intentionally work with a limited number of clients to ensure each engagement receives the attention it deserves. Whether you’re just starting to plan or ready to go to market, I’m committed to helping you exit on your terms—with an advisor who understands exactly how the other side thinks.
Services Provided
Legacy Transition Partners provides sell-side advisory services for business owners seeking a successful exit and a lasting legacy. After decades on the buyside, we now serve as trusted advocates on the sell-side—bringing seasoned deal experience, sharp buyer insight, and a calm, confident approach to every transaction.
We focus exclusively on privately held, mid-sized companies where owners value both financial outcomes and the preservation of what they’ve built.
Our services include:
Sell-Side Advisory – Comprehensive guidance throughout the sale process, with strategic positioning to maximize value and protect owner interests.
Exit Planning Advisory – Strategic planning to help owners prepare for a future sale, identify key value drivers, and address potential deal risks before going to market.
Business Valuation Guidance – Market-based valuation assessments to align expectations and guide pricing strategy.
Confidential Marketing – Development of blind profiles, CIMs, and buyer outreach campaigns to position the business discreetly and attract qualified acquirers.
Buyer Screening and Management – Vetting prospective buyers for financial and operational fit while managing communications and negotiations.
Deal Structuring and Negotiation Support – Guidance on deal terms, offer analysis, and coordination with legal and financial advisors to protect seller interests.
Transaction Management – End-to-end oversight of diligence, documentation, and closing process to keep the deal on track.
We are selective in the engagements we take on, ensuring our attention, expertise, and resources are fully aligned with each client’s goals.
Areas Served
Professional Affiliations
Affiliations, Accreditations, and Education
Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) – Exit Planning Institute
MBA – Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
BBA – University of Notre Dame, Mendoza College of Business
Founder – Legacy Transition Partners
Former M&A Advisor – Alliant Capital Advisors
Member – Exit Planning Institute (EPI)
Member – Exit Planning Exchange (XPX)
Member – Association for Corporate Growth (ACG)
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