Ted founded The Mid-Atlantic Companies, Ltd. in 1979 with the mission of serving thefinancial needs of private and closely held business owners and their families. Mid-Atlanticgrew to become a national firm with more than 100 employees and offices throughout theUnited States. In 1998 Mid-Atlantic's operations were acquired by First Union Corporation(now Wells Fargo.) In early 2000, Ted, his family, and a few select partners established TheBeringer Group, a company providing business owners with transition, corporatedevelopment, and liquidity options. He specializes in the “keep/sell” discussion and itsimpact on the family business. Ted is a graduate of the University of Buffalo and holds aMaster's Degree from the University of Oklahoma.