Welcome to the NEW Small Business Seminar and Step 2 in the New Member Learn. Connect. Grow. Event Series!

Chamber Learn. Connect. Grow.
Chamber's CONNECT Program
Speaker: Brittany Cartwright, Vice President of Business Development, Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce
All current members are provided with a complimentary Best Practices Training session; members receive information about how to best activate their relationships in the Chamber. In addition, we review the various ways members can engage with our Chamber to ensure they are capitalizing on their membership.

After the Best Practices training is completed, a member of the Chamber will teach attendees a business strategy that has helped them in their business. Event Is open to non-members as well.

Business Strategy Session: Reinventing Success: Navigating a Midlife Career Change
Description: Changing careers in your middle age can be both challenging and rewarding. In this talk, I’ll share practical strategies and personal insights on how to successfully transition into a new professional path, regardless of your starting point. We’ll discuss how to leverage your existing skills, identify growth industries, and build a compelling personal brand. You’ll learn why midlife can be the ideal time for reinvention, and how to overcome common fears and obstacles. Whether you’re seeking greater fulfillment or new opportunities, this session will empower you to embrace change and thrive in your next chapter.

Speaker: Michael Reed, Smith Reed Partners



Bio: Michael Reed is a Series 79-licensed investment banker and M&A advisor specializing in wealth management and financial advisory transactions. As a Partner & Managing Director, he advises on mergers and acquisitions, raises capital for growing firms, and consults with financial services companies on strategic growth initiatives.

Michael’s track record combines entrepreneurial success with institutional-scale execution. As co-founder and leader of a wealth management firm, he orchestrated its transformation from startup to $2.5 billion in assets under management within five years. Through strategic oversight of 16 transactions, including the creation of two registered investment advisor subsidiaries and a tax services entity, he drove a 12-fold increase in enterprise value while scaling operations to 65 employees across 14 nationwide offices.

Michael earned an international reputation in perioperative spine care while pioneering concierge healthcare services. In 2011, his firm was acquired by the prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), marking their first acquisition in 150 years. As Director of HSS Florida, he collaborated with the executive team to establish the hospital’s Southeast footprint, further honing his expertise in strategic planning and operational excellence.

Michael’s executive experience with HSS and then at the North American Spine Foundation as Executive Director advanced his leadership roles at companies that generated over $4 billion in annual revenue and $159 million in net profit. His influence in the industry has been recognized at the highest levels, including securing a bi-partisan congressional resolution from the United States Congress.

Michael holds a doctorate in operational management, an MBA from Boston University, five advanced certifications in M&A advisory and post-transaction integration, and an executive certificate from Yale School of Management. His combination of academic rigor, investment banking expertise, proven operational leadership, and deep understanding of wealth management business models positions him as a trusted advisor to financial services firms navigating complex transactions and growth strategies.


Photo Release Policy:
By attending this event, you hereby give the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce, their assigns, licenses, and legal representatives the irrevocable right to use, at no cost, your name (or any fictional name), picture, portrait, photograph, visual, and/or voice recording and likeness, in all forms and media and in all manners, including photo, film, audio, video, and all social media representations, for nonprofit, public or educational purposes, and waive any right to inspect or approve the finished product, including written copy that may be created in connection therewith, and any claim or right to compensation for such use.