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Planning with Confidence
for What Comes Next
Matt Hummel
Market President, Connecticut & Massachusetts
Commercial Banking Executive
KeyBank
A
s Connecticut's businesses, families, and communities
look ahead, they face one of the most significant
transitions of our time: the transfer of wealth, leadership,
and business ownership from one generation to the next.
At KeyBank, we recognize that today's decisions will shape
tomorrow's opportunities.
The findings in this survey provide valuable insights into
how Connecticut business leaders are approaching this
transition. They also reinforce something we see every day:
wealth transfer and succession planning are not simply
end-of-career considerations. They are strategic decisions
that can help preserve business value, support continuity,
and position future generations for success.
We hope this special issue sparks meaningful conversations
and encourages thoughtful planning for what comes next,
because when businesses are strong, families are supported,
and transitions are well managed, Connecticut thrives.
Thank you to Hartford Business Journal for collaborating on
this initiative and to everyone who participated in the survey.
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