JD Ford & Company, founded in 1996 and based in Dallas, combines independent ownership advisory, investment banking and M&A advisory services. Joe Durnford is an entrepreneur, investment banker and M&A advisor who serves as an Independent Ownership Advisor. The firm brings experienced judgment to growth, capital, business exit planning, succession, ownership transitions and special situations. Transaction leadership can mean leading execution, supporting an owner-led transaction or helping select and oversee another investment banking firm. The appropriate outcome may be to proceed, prepare, renegotiate, defer or continue owning the business. Board advisory, independent director and transaction roles are separately defined. JD Ford works alongside wealth managers, attorneys, CPAs and other specialists; it does not provide legal, tax or personal investment advice. Contact: connect@jdford.com.