Project 419 Speakers
May 9, 2025
Eido M. Walny, JD, AEP, EPLS
Eido M. Walny earned his J.D. from Boston University School of Law in 2001 and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from The University of Chicago. He specializes estate planning, asset protection, and business law, founding Walny Legal Group in 2011 to offer high-quality legal and customer service.
Recognized as one of America's Best Lawyers and a Wisconsin SuperLawyer, Eido is also the national estate planning editor for Investopedia.com and has held various leadership roles in legal associations.
In his free time, he enjoys making cufflinks, classic cars, and supporting his son's hockey pursuits.
Jeffrey Denning, CPA, ABV
Jeffrey Denning is with Markham Norton Mosteller Wright & Co., P.A. and oversees Business Valuation services, having appraised hundreds of closely held businesses in most industries. He serves clients across the U.S., particularly in Ohio, Michigan, and Florida. He has valued controlling and minority, non-marketable interests in all types of companies and entities for purposes of buy/sell transactions, gift and estate tax filings, stock incentives, divorces, ownership disputes, and planning.
He graduated from Michigan State University with both his undergraduate and Master of Business Administration degrees. Jeff is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensed in Ohio and Florida, and he is Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV).
Jeff has over 30 years of experience as a business appraiser, forensic accountant, dispute consultant, and expert witness. Prior to joining MNMW, Jeff served as a senior appraiser and forensic accounting expert for firms based in Ohio and Michigan. Additionally, Jeff has five years of experience with a $3-billion global manufacturer.
Susan Rounds,
JD, CPA, LLM, TEP, AEP
Susan P. Rounds is a Director and Head of U.S. Wealth Planning for Deutsche Bank Wealth Management. Susan works with ultra-high net-worth clients and their families on matters of tax and estate planning, business succession, risk management, philanthropy, family governance and legacy. Teaching highlights include the University of Georgia School of Law and Terry College of Business, the Becker CPA Review Course, and the NYU Summer Institute on Taxation. Susan makes frequent presentations across the country and her articles have been featured in leading publications.
Susan was inducted into the NAEPC Estate Planning Hall of Fame in November 2022.
Nancy Rapoport, JD
Nancy B. Rapoport is a Distinguished Professor at UNLV's Boyd School of Law and an Affiliate Professor at the Lee Business School. She earned her B.A. from Rice University and J.D. from Stanford, later practicing bankruptcy law before transitioning to academia. Rapoport has held various leadership roles, including Dean at the University of Nebraska and the University of Houston, and has received multiple honors from UNLV and the legal community. Additionally, she is a Fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy and has published works focusing on bankruptcy ethics and legal tech.
In her free time, she competes in ballroom dancing and is married to a former Marine Scout-Sniper.
Rob Tirrell
Rob Tirrell is a 529 Sales Director with Principal Financial Group. Rob is responsible for providing education on 529 topics and the growth of new business. Prior to joining Principal, Rob was a 529 Business Development Specialist with Voya. His territory covered all states. Prior to joining Voya he was a Relationship Manager with MassMutual Financial where he provided service to the top 75 financial professionals.
Rob received a Bachelor’s degree from Westfield State University. Rob holds the FINRA Series 7, 66, and 24 licenses. Rob and his wife have a very busy 5-year-old son Nolan, 2- year-old daughter Clare and their dog Ruben.