FOCUS
Alex Kuzmik, JD is a trusted advisor with deep expertise in estate planning, business succession, and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) advisory. With a focus on preserving wealth and ensuring continuity for privately held businesses, Alex works closely with clients to develop tailored strategies that align legal, financial, and personal goals.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Drawing on his legal and public accounting experience, Alex guides business owners, executives, and families through complex planning matters, including the design and implementation of estate plans, trust structures, and tax-efficient transfers of wealth. He is particularly adept at navigating the nuances of succession planning for closely held and family-owned businesses, helping owners transition leadership while minimizing disruption and preserving legacy.
Alex also brings a specialized focus to ESOP advisory, assisting companies in exploring and executing employee ownership transitions. His guidance supports business owners who are looking for flexible exit strategies that reward employees and maintain company culture. From feasibility analysis to plan implementation, Alex provides practical, forward-looking counsel. Known for his thoughtful, client-centered approach, Alex is committed to building long-term relationships and serving as a strategic partner through every stage of business and life planning.
Alex is a member of the American Bar Association, the Ohio Bar Association, the Akron Bar Association, and the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association. Alex also holds board positions with the Akron Autism Society and the International Institute of Akron. He is an active member of the National Center for Employee Ownership and the Ohio Employee Ownership Center at Kent State University.
EDUCATION
Alex earned his Bachelor of Arts in Education from the University of Akron and his Juris Doctor from the University of Akron School of Law.
