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Mr. Wesley Lyon Finance Charlotte, NC

  • President and CEO, McGill and Lyon Dental Advisors (formerly John K. McGill & Company)
  • President and Co-Editor, The McGill Advisory newsletter
  • President and Managing Member, Lyon Wealth Advisors Group

Thursday Courses
10 Keys to Building Wealth as a Practice Owner
Time: 1 - 3 PM
Room: GWCC,
Type: Lectures   
Dentist Fee: $0.00  Other Fee: $0.00

After 40 years of advising dental practice owners on the business and financial side of dentistry, we've identified the key decisions that consistently separate the wealthiest dentists from the rest. The good news: these moves work at every stage of a career, whether you're a new owner just getting started, a mid-career dentist hitting your stride, or an established practitioner planning your transition. This session walks through the 10 most important wealth-building strategies for dentists — covering tax planning, practice profitability and growth, smart use of retirement accounts, real estate decisions, debt management, investment strategy, and planning for an eventual practice transition. You'll leave with a clear, actionable roadmap for building real, lasting wealth — no matter where you are in your career.

Friday Courses
40 Financial Lessons in 40 Years: Tax, Finance and Practice Wisdom from the McGill and Lyon Dental Advisory (*)
Time: 8:30 - 11:30 AM
Room: GWCC,
Type: Lectures   
Dentist Fee: $0.00  Other Fee: $0.00
The Truth About DSO Offers and Alternative Options: What Every Dentist Needs to Know Prior to Signing
Time: 1:30 - 3:30 PM
Room: GWCC,
Type: Lectures   
Dentist Fee: $0.00  Other Fee: $0.00

DSO offers can look extraordinary on paper, but the headline number is rarely what ends up in your pocket. This session pulls back the curtain on how DSO offers really work, including purchase price structures, role of equity rollover and earn-outs, post-sale employment terms, and most importantly, how the decision impacts you. We will also cover how DSO sales compare to private alternatives, empowering you to make an informed decision on how to transition your practice.

Online Courses
The Fast Track to Financial Freedom: 5 Steps Every Dentist Should Take
Room: ,
Type:   
In-Person Attendee Fee: $40.00  Online Attendee Fee: $60.00

Most dentists earn more than enough to achieve true financial freedom — yet far fewer actually get there. The difference comes down to a handful of critical decisions made consistently over time. In this 1-hour online webinar, drawing on four decades of advising dental practice owners, we'll share the five steps that have helped thousands of dentists build real, lasting wealth and shorten the path to financial independence. Not to be missed!!

Saturday Courses
Why You Can’t Afford to NOT Buy a Practice (general?)
Time: 8:30 - 10:30 AM
Room: GWCC,
Type: Lectures   
Dentist Fee: $0.00  Other Fee: $0.00

The average debt per graduating dentist is over $297,000!  Many young dentists seek the allure of a guaranteed paycheck, signing bonuses, and high production-based payouts to quickly eliminate student loan debt. However, there is a much faster way to eliminate debt. Buy a practice! Learn strategies to efficiently eliminate your student loans while boosting your income through practice ownership, maximizing your wealth through tax deductions and building ownership, and combating the growing DSO competition, all while competing effectively in the current dental environment.

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