About
Golden Succession Advisors

Maximize Your Exit. Secure Your Legacy.

Our Story: Built From Experience. Driven By Legacy.

Your Trusted Partner in Business Exits

Golden Succession Advisors was founded with one mission: to help business owners avoid the mistakes that destroy value and lead to regret.

Our founder, Nicholas Costaras, Esq., has lived both sides of the deal table. A 4th-generation entrepreneur, Nicholas watched his own family’s business collapse post-exit due to a lack of planning. Years later, he helped a local software company 5x their valuation in four years through strategic exit planning.

He took that hard-earned wisdom, coupled it with 16+ years in M&A law and advisory, and built Golden Succession Advisors: a no-nonsense, expert-guided exit firm that puts owners back in control—before it’s too late.

We’ve supported $150M+ in transactions, guided owners across industries, and developed the Effortless Exit™ Framework that helps you:

  • Increase your business’s value

  • Eliminate risks that scare off buyers

  • Create urgency and competitive offers

  • Exit on your terms—with your legacy intact

Our Mission & Values

We exist to protect what you’ve built—and launch what’s next.

We believe business owners deserve more than a payout. They deserve peace of mind, generational wealth, and a smooth transition into their next season of life.

What Drives Us:

Your exit isn’t the end—it’s a new beginning. We make sure your legacy is secure. 

No jargon, no fluff. Just straight talk, expert strategy, and results.

We only succeed when you do.

No upfront fees. No regrets.

You built something great. Now let’s help you step into what’s next—stronger and wealthier than ever.

Meet Your Lead Advisor

Nicholas Costaras, Esq.

Founder | M&A Attorney | Strategic Deal Closer

Nicholas isn’t just another advisor—he’s walked in your shoes. With 16 years of M&A experience and $150M+ in supported deals, he brings a rare mix of legal acumen, entrepreneurial grit, and transaction expertise.

He’s helped owners across the U.S. go from burnout and uncertainty… to clarity, confidence, and 8-figure exits. Whether you’re looking to sell in the next 24 months or need to move fast, Nicholas knows how to position your business, attract eager buyers, and negotiate deals that work for you—not the other side.

If you want someone who gets the job done—and gets where you’re coming from—you’ve found your guy.

Ready to See What’s Possible?

Join Our Free Masterclass:

Exiting Your Business: How to Transition from Business to the Sweet Life After—Easily, Seamlessly, & Profitably

This isn’t a fluff-filled webinar. It’s a straight-shooting, value-packed masterclass that shows you:

  • Why most business owners fail to sell—and how to avoid it

  • The 5 key levers that boost value, reduce risk, and drive top-dollar offers

  • What life after your business can look like (and how to get there)

⏳ Spots are limited. This session fills quickly—don’t miss your chance to plan the exit you deserve.