Michael Marhofer

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Executive Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel at Sequoia Financial Group

Akron, Ohio, United States

Overview

Michael is a transactional attorney with over 30 years of experience, serving as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary at Sequoia Financial Group. He drives the firms M&A initiatives, specializing in founder-owned businesses and private equity transactions. He earned his Law degree and MBA from The University of Akron.

Outside of his legal work, Michael is engaged in his local community. He serves on the Board of Trustees for Old Trail School and is a past board member of the Akron Childrens Museum, demonstrating a commitment to education and youth development in the Akron area.

He has been repeatedly recognized as one of the "Best Lawyers in America" for his work in corporate law and M&A.

Personality Overview

Direct & Candid

Decisive

Challenger

They care equally about the product and its potential impact.  They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully. They respond well to confident salespeople.

Topics They Care About

Mergers & Acquisitions
His entire 30+ year career has focused on M&A, and he currently helps drive inorganic growth initiatives for Sequoia Financial Group.
Founder-Owned Businesses
His professional focus is on advising founder-owned businesses through complex transactions, indicating a deep understanding of their specific challenges and goals.
Corporate Governance
As General Counsel and a board member for numerous privately-held companies, he has extensive experience in corporate legal strategy and governance.

Media Appearances

Sequoia Financial Group Names M&A Veteran Michael Marhofer as Executive Vice President and General Counsel. Featured in PR Newswire

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Mike Marhofer - Sequoia Financial Group Team Profile. Featured in Sequoia Financial Group

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Work History

3-2025
Executive Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel at Sequoia Financial Group
3-2017 - 3-2025
Partner at Benesch Law
4-1996 - 3-2017
Partner at Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP

Education

1988 - 1991
Law from University of Akron School of Law
1988 - 1991
MBA from The University of Akron

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Exp : 29 Location : Akron, Ohio, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Executive Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel at Sequoia Financial Group
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Insights For Selling To Michael

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Highlight the competitive differentiation of your product
  • Refer to testimonials from others in similar positions
  • Tell them that you are there to help them create visible impact within their organization

DONT's

  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective
  • Don’t expect them to change their mind quickly if they say no once
  • Don't try too hard to get friendly, let it happen with time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Michael is

  • Confidence in the product plays an important role, followed by powerful testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Michael

  • They might hesitate a little, but they will say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Michael move?

  • Their decision making speed is somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Michael take some risk or not?

  • Once they have analyzed the pros and cons, they can take some risks.

You And Michael

Personality Compatibility


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