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About Us

Our Mission

At Fortivida Consulting, we help business owners protect, grow, and transition the life’s work they’ve built — with confidence and clarity.
Our mission is to bring structure, strategy, and purpose to the exit planning process, empowering owners to define what comes next for their business, their wealth, and their legacy. We believe every transition should be intentional, value-driven, and aligned with the owner’s long-term vision for life after business.

Our Services

Fortivida Consulting provides comprehensive exit and value growth planning for privately held businesses.
Our services include:

Readiness Assessments – evaluating the personal, financial, and business preparedness for exit
Value Acceleration Planning – identifying key drivers that increase transferable business value
Continuity and Risk Mitigation – safeguarding business operations and leadership during transition
Owner Life Design – aligning post-exit goals with personal priorities and purpose
Collaborative Financial Planning – coordinated with trusted advisors to ensure seamless wealth management

We guide clients through a proven process that integrates business continuity, financial strategy, and leadership transition — creating a roadmap that turns uncertainty into confidence.

Our Experience

At Fortivida, Kristi and her husband Shawn Sanger, Managing Partner at Arvada Wealth, bring together more than 45 years of combined experience in organizational strategy, financial planning, and risk management. Shawn’s expertise as a Certified Private Wealth Advisor® complements Kristi’s strength in operational continuity and change leadership. Together, they offer business owners a uniquely balanced approach — pairing financial insight with organizational preparedness to deliver exit plans that are both profitable and sustainable.

Their shared philosophy is simple: a successful exit isn’t just about leaving your business — it’s about securing your legacy, your wealth, and your peace of mind.

Meet the Team

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Founder & Lead Exit Planning Advisor

Shawn Sanger, CPWA, CEPA

shawn@fortividaconsulting.com

While his title is Managing Partner, Shawn Sanger is closer in function to a quarterback at Arvada Wealth. With over 25+ years in the industry, Shawn parses the forest from the trees when coordinating Arvada’s robust team to help ensure clients are receiving the best in both offensive and defensive strategies. His true joy is watching those he serves leave the office with a smile on their face and confidence in their hearts about what the future holds.

Shawn developed deep proficiencies over his career in financial services – particularly in dealing with the complexities of large organizations - at places like Smith Barney and Wells Fargo Advisors. Eager to provide superior customer service in an increasingly homogenous industry, he helped pioneer Arvada so both his team and their clients would be free to carve out a better path in life. In addition to a degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, he earned the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® designation to improve his offerings and strategies for high-net-worth individuals and families.

Away from the Office

A lifelong Nebraskan who grew up in Scribner, Shawn now especially appreciates the family-first mindset in Bennington, NE. He and his wife Kristi are incredibly proud of their 3 children - Alec, Savannah, and Sierra – as they begin leaving the nest and finding their own way in the world. They’re the reason Shawn gets up with a smile on his face every morning - he loves spending time with them, particularly at their cabin in the Ozarks. His heart for others extends beyond family, though. Shawn mentors students to reach their full potential through TeamMates Mentoring, lifts up the lesser fortunate by volunteering with the Salvation Army, and supports the mission of the Child Saving Institute. When he manages to get some free time, you’ll find him on the links golfing or on the water boating!

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Co-Founder & Exit Planning Advisor

Kristine Sanger, BS, MT (ASCP), CHPCP, CEPA

kristi@fortividaconsulting.com

Kristine Sanger brings a career built on foresight, resilience, and continuity planning to her role as Co-Founder of Fortivida Consulting, where she helps business owners prepare for the most important transition of their professional lives — their exit. As a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) through the Exit Planning Institute, Kristi guides clients through a structured, value-focused process that balances personal goals, business readiness, and financial strategy.
Before founding Fortivida Consulting, Kristi spent more than 20 years in healthcare leadership, specializing in business continuity, organizational resilience, and disaster preparedness. She co-founded and directed the Association of Healthcare Emergency Preparedness Professionals (AHEPP), a national organization dedicated to advancing the field of healthcare emergency management. Her work at the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Center for Preparedness and Response Solutions involved developing strategies and educational programs that helped complex organizations maintain stability through change — a skillset that translates directly to guiding businesses through ownership transitions.
Kristi’s approach to exit planning is both strategic and empathetic, helping owners protect what they’ve built, prepare for what’s next, and align their life’s work with their personal vision. Her healthcare experience honed her ability to plan for the unexpected, manage risk, and design continuity plans that safeguard long-term value — all vital elements in a successful business exit.
Together with her husband, Shawn Sanger, Managing Partner of Arvada Wealth and a Certified Private Wealth Advisor®, Kristi combines operational resilience with financial insight to deliver comprehensive exit planning guidance. Their collaborative approach helps clients navigate every aspect of transition — from readiness assessment to value growth and wealth preservation.

Let’s Work Together

13305 Birch Drive

Omaha, NE 68164

E-Mail: fortivida@fortividaconsulting.com

Tel: 123-456-7890

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