Practice transitions
When it comes time for a change in your practice, make a smooth transition with AOAExcel®’s endorsed business partner, Williams Group.

Williams Group provides programs and consulting ranging from transition advisory solutions, associateships, partnerships, valuations and appraisals, and has helped thousands of doctors achieve the results they desire. When the time comes for a change in your practice, call the recommended choice of doctors of optometry, Williams Group, to help you through a successful transition.
Practice transition strategies
From adding associates and partners to helping you plan your exit strategy, Williams Group specializes in creating the business structure you desire.
Transitions advisory solutions
Selling a practice while running your own business can be a daunting task. Williams Group's transitions experts will help collaborate with your attorney to develop an optometric-specific agreement.
Understand your value
With 30+ years and over 1,000 optometry practice appraisals completed, you can be confident in the valuation of your practice.
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