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November 02, 2022

Adeptus Leadership Recognized by Variety as Top Business Managers Elite 2022

By Michelle Stone

CEO, Managing Partner, and Founder Howard Krant, and Business Management Partners, Richard Goldstein, Michael Hoffman, Alice Lee, David Levin, and Lewis Stark were recognized for their excellence in business management in entertainment and media.

Top Business Managers Elite 2022 Honorees

On November 3rd, six Adeptus Partners were recognized as Top Business Managers Elite by Variety. Managing Partner and Founder, Howard Krant, and Business Management Partners, David Levin, Michael Hoffman, Richard Goldstein, Alice Lee, and Lewis Stark joined Variety for an invite-only breakfast to accept the honor as top Business Managers in entertainment and media.

“We are honored by this recognition and appreciate Variety’s support of business managers. In recent years, Adeptus has enhanced our Business Management practice with the addition of  several esteemed professionals,” said Howard Krant “We’re proud of the hard work and dedication from each person who has brought their expertise to the Adeptus family. It truly is a team effort and Michael, Richard, Alice, David, and Lewis are bringing us to the next level of business management.” 

Michael Hoffman has been a longtime leader in the Adeptus organization, and David Levin of DL Business Management and Alice Lee of Tribeca Business Management have brought their expertise over the last few years to Adeptus Partners. Richard Goldstein, who offers his robust experience in Business Management, and Lewis Stark, who manages the Adeptus Royalty Audit & Contract Compliance Group both recently joined the Adeptus team. Each of these professionals bring diverse knowledge that enhance our overall client service offerings.

 About Adeptus Partners

Adeptus provides top artists, athletes, and entrepreneurs solutions-based services for their ever-changing income. We prepare, review, and track finances to ensure even the most complicated transactions are handled properly. Our team-based approach allows for peace of mind for those in entertainment, including digital influencer services. With the emergence of digital influencer services comes complex business management needs. We offer guidance and support to keep their finances in order, especially as their income and revenue channels increase. 

To read the full article by Variety, click here. To learn more about Adeptus Partners Business Management Services, click here or contact us.

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