About
BeReady Advisors

Anna Halaburda is the founder of BeReady Advisors and BeReady Exits. She has over 20 years of experience in business exit strategy and planning and over 40 years in accounting, financial planning, tax, audit, and consulting. Anna combines her knowledge with a passion for empowering smaller advisory firms to maximize their clients' business value.

Throughout her career, she has guided countless business owners through successful transitions, whether selling to family, employees, or outside buyers. She’s also a dynamic public speaker, frequently presenting on exit strategies at various industry events. Her holistic approach and innovative strategies have made her a sought-after expert in the exit planning field.

Under Anna's leadership, BeReady Advisors has become a trusted partner for advisory firms nationwide, providing the tools, support, and expertise needed to navigate successful business exits. Her dedication to client success drives the firm's mission, helping smaller advisory firms maximize client business value.

As a certified business exit planning and acquisition advisor, John helps business advisors and owners maximize company value and choose the best transfer options. With over 20 years of experience, he has guided hundreds of owners through transitions to family, employees, or outside buyers.

Before founding Absolute Succession, John was a mergers and acquisitions attorney. He is an active member of the International Exit Planning Association, the National Alliance of Mergers and Acquisitions, and the Business Enterprise Institute. John also engages with the Detroit chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth and other local professional associations.

John frequently speaks at events for the Michigan Manufacturers Association, the Construction Association of Michigan, the American Mold Builders Association, Vistage Michigan, and EO. He collaborates with non-profits supporting Michigan’s advanced technology and human services.

As a managing member of Commercial Consulting Services, LLC (CCS), Russ helps closely held businesses evaluate past performance and optimize organizational structure, asset efficiency, and financial results. CCS supports clients in identifying and implementing sustainable, scalable strategies to maximize cash flow and increase enterprise value.

Before founding CCS, Russ held senior roles at Merrill Lynch, Moody's, and Barclays Capital. He served as CFO and COO of a California electrical contracting company and worked in commercial banking at City National Bank, The Bank of New York, Société Générale/SG Cowen, Metrobank, and Union Bank. Russ also served on a VC firm's advisory board.

Russ holds the CFA®, CFP®, CM&AA®, CBEC®, and CVGA® designations. He has FINRA Series 66, 7, and 79 licenses and is a Massachusetts-licensed life and health insurance producer. As an Enrolled Agent (EA®) with IRS Circular 230 approval, he has 13 years of tax experience. Russ is also a member of the New York Society of Securities Analysts.

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