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Tom Stephens

Executive Managing Director at Generational Equity

Richardson, TX Website 214-532-1874
Updated October 2026

About

Tom Stephens serves as Executive Managing Director at Generational Equity, advising privately held middle market owners on growth and exits. He helps owners plan strategic expansion, structure exits, and pursue company value. His experience gives him insight into both buyer and seller perspectives. He has raised capital in manufacturing, distribution, telecommunications, and financial services. Stephens has over 30 years of experience as an investor, entrepreneur, corporate executive, and M&A deal maker. Before joining Generational Equity, he founded, built, and exited three companies. He has written business advisory reports and operational periodicals, and produced and hosted business talk radio programs. Major media outlets have quoted his strategies and recommendations. He has instructed Fortune 1000 companies and lectured at university and college workshops across North America and Europe.

Who is a good fit for Tom Stephens

  • Owners of privately held middle market companies planning an exit.
  • Founders seeking strategic growth advice before a company sale.
  • Manufacturing and distribution owners considering a capital raise.
  • Telecommunications and financial services owners weighing an exit strategy.

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Tom Stephens advises privately held middle market owners on strategic growth and exit planning. He helps them consider how to structure an exit and pursue company value.

Tom Stephens has raised capital in manufacturing, distribution, telecommunications, and financial services. His work across those sectors informs his advice to owners considering growth and exit strategies.

Tom Stephens founded, built, and exited three companies before joining Generational Equity. He also worked as an investor and corporate executive, gaining experience with both buyer and seller perspectives.

Tom Stephens has written advisory reports and operational periodicals, and produced and hosted business talk radio programs. He has also instructed Fortune 1000 companies and lectured at university and college workshops across North America and Europe.

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