Mark Taffet is CEO of Mast Advisors, Inc., an M&A and strategic advisory firm focused on maximizing value for middle market companies. Mast Advisors provides capital raising services through an affiliation with SPP Capital Partners, an investment bank specializing in raising funds in the private capital markets. Mr. Taffet also chairs a high-performing Chief Executive Group for Vistage based in the New York Metro area.  He is a frequent speaker to CEO group on topics including Maximizing the Value of Your Company, Strategic Acquisitions and Strategic Planning.