Keven Prather is a seasoned advisor and decorated veteran with over 25 years of experience guiding family business owners through succession planning, exit strategies, and multigenerational wealth transitions. He is a Certified Family Business Specialist (CFBS) and Co-Founder of Liminal Partners, LLC—a boutique Virtual Family Office (VFO) serving lower- and middle-market business-owning families as their trusted “Family CFO.”
Keven’s professional journey began in the natural resources sector with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Forest Service during his undergraduate years. After earning a B.S. in Fisheries Resources from the University of Idaho in 1985, he held roles with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and served in the U.S. Coast Guard, where he was recognized as a decorated service member. He later transitioned into family business management, where he cultivated a deep understanding of the unique dynamics and challenges that family enterprises face.
In 2018, Keven founded TransitioNext Advisors to focus on middle-market and family-owned business exits. This effort expanded in 2024 with the launch of Lumen Wealth Advisors, and in 2025, he co-founded Liminal Partners to further strengthen the firm’s commitment to holistic family office solutions.
Keven is a Best-Selling Author of The Keys to Authenticity – Unlocking the Code to a Fulfilling Life and Business, a collaborative work with Jack Canfield and global thought leaders. He is also a regular contributor to HVACR Business Magazine, offering insights into the complex issues facing business owners in the skilled trades sector.
He is an active member of NAIFA, the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG), and the Private Directors Association (PDA). Keven has served as a board member for the USO of Ohio and was the Immediate Past Vice Chairman of the USS Cleveland Legacy Foundation. He holds advanced certifications from The American College of Financial Services and has remained deeply connected to service and leadership roles, including with his alma mater and Phi Kappa Tau fraternity.
Keven resides in Chardon, Ohio with his wife Cathy. Together, they enjoy travel, outdoor adventures, and collecting rare books. They have two adult children.