Dakota Ducar is a financial strategist with experience advising on complex transactions, capital strategy, and long-term value creation. He began his career at Merrill Lynch in Chicago with the Klein Group, one of the largest advisory teams in Illinois at the time, managing approximately $800 million in assets. He later joined Hudson Capital Advisors, an Arizona-based investment bank, where he has advised on more than $1.6 billion in transactions across a range of industries. Dakota brings a disciplined, analytical approach to valuation, capital structure, and risk assessment, and works closely with founders and high-net-worth families to identify thoughtful diversification opportunities and strategies aligned with long-term objectives.