NextPhase Advisors
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Scott Weaver is the founder and principal of NextPhase Advisors, LLC.
As an attorney, Scott spent nine years representing borrowers, from selecting a lender, negotiating terms and conditions and addressing changes along the way.
In 1999, Scott joined a business bank and was named President and Chief Operating Officer in 2005.
In his 25 year career, Scott has negotiated over $1 billion of small business and real estate loans- from both sides of the table. In addition, Scott was the lead negotiator on complex loan workouts. His unique understanding of a lender's approach to troubled loans can provide a significant advantage to borrowers experiencing challenges.
In 2015, Scott led the successful sale of the bank, from the initial positioning for sale, through the evaluation of various alternative strategies and the negotiation of the terms of the sale, to the successful closing of the sale.
Scott is now advising business owners on dealing with lenders with the knowledge and insight that can only come from years of experience in leading a bank. He also advises businesses contemplating a sale. The sale process begins months, if not years, prior to actively marketing a business to potential buyers. The right preparation is essential to realizing the best price and the best terms for business owners.
NextPhase Advisors also brings a team of analysts, professionals and former bankers to assist clients, based on each client's individual needs.