Your partner in strategic growth and transition.

We believe everything is possible when you have the right people in your circle.

Wagner Business Consulting provides strategic CFO and advisory services for privately held and family-owned businesses.

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We help business owners grow profitably, simplify operations, and prepare for a successful exit or succession.

Through strategic planning, financial clarity, and hands-on support, we empower business leaders to make confident decisions and build a lasting legacy.


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Our Advisors


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Teri Wagner, CPA

CFO & Strategic Business Advisor

Teri’s passion for helping business owners clarify and achieve their goals makes her a trusted strategic partner!

With more than 30 years of experience advising hundreds of privately held businesses, Teri brings a rare combination of big-picture thinking, technical expertise, and practical insight.

Her deep knowledge of tax strategy, financial planning, and business transitions allows her to guide leaders through both day-to-day decisions and long-term milestones.

Teri excels in working with business owners who want to:

  • Increase business profits

  • Design customized growth and business transition strategies

  • Define clear goals and map out a plan for achievement

  • Develop insightful reporting for business and investment analysis

  • Strengthen cash flow and reduce financial risk

  • Reduce risk and manage cash flow

  • Implement financial systems that support growth and scalability

  • Navigate the sale or merger of a business

  • Design strategies for more freedom from the business

  • Plan for ownership succession and leadership transitions

  • Align philanthropic goals with tax-smart strategies

  • Foster clarity and accountability within leadership teams

  • Build long-term value for owners, stakeholders, and future successors

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Shontina Coers

CFO & Strategic Business Advisor

Shontina’s positive outlook and belief in the potential of her clients contributes directly to their success.

After more than 20 years of business experience in operations and leadership, she transforms strategy into practical, manageable actions that bring your business goals to life.

Our clients value Shontina’s clear thinking, strong systems expertise, and her ability to create momentum in even the most complex environments.


Shontina works with clients to:

  • Establish goals and objectives for improving operational efficiency

  • Build detailed, actionable pathways to improve profits

  • Analyze operational processes and recommend improvements

  • Identify new systems and technologies to reduce complexity

  • Create financial models and forecasts for goal achievement

  • Clarify leadership roles and responsibilities for better alignment

  • Oversee the management and coordination of fiscal reporting

  • Develop and maintain internal control systems to safeguard assets

  • Create budgets, forecasts, and financial statements

  • Track KPIs and ensure alignment with strategic goals

We’re not a large firm with overloaded advisors. We are a focused team of senior professionals who bring deep experience, fast response times, and a commitment to building lasting relationships.

When you work with us, you get hands-on strategic partners — not just advisors.

Why Work With Us?