Business Owner’s Buy/Sell Agreements & Business Succession Planning

Host: Neil Newman, Senior Vice President, UBS Wealth Management

Speaker Bios

Anthony J. Rocca, Esquire
President of the Law Offices of Anthony J. Rocca, P.C

Anthony J. Rocca, Esquire is the President of the Law Offices of Anthony J. Rocca, P.C. with offices in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of New Jersey, representing a wide range of individuals and business owners. Anthony concentrates his practice in the areas of corporate/business law, business transactions, real estate, family business succession planning and estate planning and administration. Drawing on more than 34 years of experience, Anthony is committed to providing sound advice and legal counsel with personal attention in matters of critical importance to clients and their families. His practice successfully balances intra-family dynamics with tax and asset distribution planning objectives.

Anthony is also a shareholder in the continuing professional education firm of Werner-Rocca Seminars, Ltd. He lectures extensively in the areas of protection of assets and preservation of wealth; business start-up, maintenance and succession planning; and, estate planning matters and strategies. He has authored and presented hundreds of continuing education seminars since 1996 to members of more than 25 state accounting societies and financial organizations.

Anthony is a past President, and current member, of the Board of Directors of the Association for Adults with Developmental Disabilities (AADD), a non-profit organization in southeastern Pennsylvania. AADD’s mission is to nurture personal relationships, instill positive work habits and greater independence for developmentally disabled adults 18 years of age and older, while supporting caregivers and increasing the acceptance of these individuals. Anthony is also a 2012 Multiple Sclerosis Leaders Circle Honoree.

Anthony received his Degree in Juris Doctor from Temple University School of Law in 1981. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the Pennsylvania State University.

Sean C. Wieland, LUTCF, LACP
Founding Principal Tannhäuser Financial, LLC

As Founding Principal of Tannhäuser Financial, Sean believes a boutique wealth management firm can best serve the needs of clients who understand the value of discretion, tax planning, and asset protection for those individuals who have chosen to take responsibility for their destiny in becoming business owners and prudent capital investors. The intersection of finance, law, and taxation is vast and complex, and successful businessmen are already devoted to the specialized operations and strategic planning of their own enterprise. Understanding and anticipating the unique needs of our clients to grow and protect their capital, and consequently the income and legacy it provides their families, is our paramount concern. In his 8 years in the industry, Sean’s comprehensive focus and expertise has provided clients with the stability and protections enabling them to see their endeavors and dreams flourish.

Sean’s diligence and trusted network of complementary professionals in law and accounting allow him to provide a broad scope and depth of knowledge in the individual and family areas of estate planning, asset protection, wealth distribution, and risk management, as well as the business areas of succession planning, tax strategies, international relations, and insurance analysis.

Sean’s licenses include the following: Series 6, 63, and 65; Life; Accident and Health. He holds the designations of Life Underwriters Training Council Fellow (LUTCF) and Life Insurance and Annuities Certified Professional (LACP). He is an active member of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA), the Society of Financial Service Professionals, the Montgomery County Estate Planning Council (MCEPC), and the American Cancer Society National Professional Advisor Network (NPAN).