Kelly Sturmthal
As a graduate from The University of Miami School of Law and a Florida attorney with a finance degree from UCF, Kelly is the resident expert in creating strategic family and business plans to protect and prosper. With an altruistic mindset, she owns several businesses that allow her to positively impact her community. As the owner of an estate planning and business planning and concierge law firm for over 25 years, and as a Certified Exit Planning Advisor, Kelly's expertise spans the areas of estate planning, growth and exit business planning, finance, banking, real estate, consulting, law office partnerships, family business ownership, and practical plans for protecting a family's legacy. Personally, Kelly has been a military wife for over 30 years. Kelly's husband served as an Air Force office and fighter pilot for over 28 years. Both of her sons are committed to the military and aerospace defense industries, giving her a deep understanding of the sacrifices made by US military families.
Professionally, Kelly has founded several law firms, presented at the National Business Institute (NBI), Lawline, the Florida Bar, the American Bar Association and co-authored the book Law Office on A Laptop. She also owns several businesses, including Step Out Strategies and Think Local Military, a business that promotes patriotism and supports military families.
As a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Entrepreneurship and Business Life Consultant and Myers Briggs Alignment and Natural Skills Consultant, Kelly combines professional knowledge and practical insight to protect and prosper you, your family and your business.
Kelly's extensive experience includes numerous leadership positions. She has served as PTO President (for her children’s elementary school for over 7 years), Member and President of the Jupiter High School Boosters Board, President of the Stuart/Jupiter Tri Delta Sorority Alumnae Group and leader of several business owner groups over the last twenty-five years.
As a speaker for various organizations and local businesses, she covers topics such as Protecting Your Family and Protecting Your Business, Growth & Exit Planning, Blessed Business Women, Iron Sharpens Iron, What is a Profitable Lawyer?, Back To Basics, What Are Your Roles? and the Significant Seven.
Hearing a family’s story is Kelly’s favorite part of her business. Connect with her on Instagram at KellyEsqU or ThinkLocalMilitary, on Facebook at KellyEsq and KellyEsqU and on LinkedIn - Kelly Sturmthal.
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What Is the Business Owners Council?
The Business Owners Council (BOC) is a collaborative network of experienced financial, legal, tax, and business advisors focused on one outcome: helping business owners build value and exit on their terms.
Founded in 2008 and inspired by the principles of strategic exit planning, the BOC connects entrepreneurs with coordinated expertise designed to align business growth with personal financial goals.
We don’t just help you grow your company — we help ensure that growth translates into lasting wealth.
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