Andy Lehmkuhl - Edge Advise

Andy Lehmkuhl founded Edge Advisors with a self-promise to build a company with a unique and outstanding offering for dentists and other healthcare and medical professionals back in 2010. Andy was born in Rhinelander, Wisconsin and spent most of his early years in Oconto Falls. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh with degrees in Marketing and Human Resources, Andy worked at developing dental networks in rural populations. He then gained 8 years experience as the Director of Professional Relations at Forward Dental, an affiliate of American Dental Partners, helping the group grow from 60 dentists to over 100 and more than doubling retention rates. It was here that his vision for a company that would cultivate transactions with a fresh and personable philosophy began.

Since starting Edge, Andy has transitioned over 150 dental practices, helped over 350 dentists find employment opportunities, valued over 200 dental offices and has consulted for dental practices as small as 2 employees to as many as 500. He has been invited to sit on many Boards of Directors, from the Wisconsin Dental Association Foundation to the Association of Army Dentistry. Andy has developed into the Midwest’s most knowledgeable and trusted consultant and dental transition specialist. In 2011 Edge added their first accountant, this department was soon followed by a variety of other services that Edge offers today. In 2014 Edge partners co-founded Edge Wealth Advisors, in 2016 partners Watry and Lehmkuhl strategically sold their shares of the wealth management entity to refocus their attention back to Edge’s core business, Transitions, Accounting, and Recruitment.

Through our team’s and Andy’s efforts, Edge has been a 2015 and 2016 Recipient of the prestigious Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC) and Council of Small Business Executives (COSBE) Future 50 Award. In 2014 Andy was awarded the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts (NACVA) 40 Under 40 for his work in valuing dental and medical practices, and is a past member of the Institute of Business Appraisers (IBA).

When away from work, Andy spends time with his wife Jessica, daughter Emerson and son Wesley. The Lehmkuhls are proud to share their house with their German Shorthaired Pointers (Ollie and Frank). Andy also enjoys traveling, carpentry, hunting, fishing, outdoors, hiking, coaching baseball/softball/football, Wisconsin sports (Go Badgers, Brewers and Packers) and spending time at his cabin in Crivitz, Wisconsin.

Other Roles

Edge Advisors, LLC — President — (2010 – Present)
Board of Directors (3 Term) — The Association of Army Dentistry (2014 – 2019)
Board of Directors — Dental BlackBook (2015 – Present)
Board of Directors (2 Term) — The Wisconsin Dental Association Foundation (2013 – 2017)
Forward Dental — Director of Professional Relations (2002 – 2010)
Doral Dental — Senior Network Development (2000 – 2002)

Accomplishments and Awards

The National Society of Certified Healthcare Business Consultants — Member
Recipient of the Metro Milwaukee Association of Commerce and Council of Small Business Executives (COSBE) ‘Future 50 Award’ (2-time winner 2015 & 2016)
National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts — 40 Under 40 (2014)
Institute of Business Appraisers (IBA) — (2010 – 2013)

Published Author

Dr.Bicuspid.com (2015) — “Michael Jordan in a Swimming Pool”
Dr.Bicuspid.com (2015) — “Accurate Framework Leads to Better Practice Valuation”

Past and Reoccurring Speaking Engagements

Marquette University School of Dentistry — Practice Dynamics — “Dental Transitions and Associateships”
As the course manager for the Practice Management Program atMarquette University’s Dental School, I have had the pleasure of working with the team at Edge Advisors. The Edge Advisors team engages our students with practice management and dental accounting material that improves the individual’s skill set and better prepares them for their dental career. I have heard nothing but positive feedback from our students on the presentations given by the Edge Advisors team. They have been an exceptional resource to the Practice Management Program at Marquette. — Meghan Conger — Course Manager, Practice Dynamics — Marquette University School of Dentistry
University of Wisconsin — School of Veterinary Medicine — “Stepping Stones to Clinic Transitions”
I approached Edge Advisors looking for a full-service business management team to present at my annual “Veterinarian’s Conference on Practice Management.” I was looking for presenters that would give good practical information in an unbiased manner – and boy did they deliver! The result was phenomenal! The presentations they gave received excellent reviews from our conference attendees. From the program’s evaluations, 100% of the attendees agreed or strongly agreed that: Edge Advisor’s presentations were unbiased; attendees will be able to use what was taught by Edge Advisors; AND all attendees thought that the program was worth their time and money spent. You can’t get better feedback than that! We’ll be inviting this team back for future presentations. — Kathy Nelson — Director of Continuing Education — University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine
Marquette University School of Dentistry — Senior Curriculum (Dr. Bob Morris & Dr. Nic Shane) (2003 – 2011) — “Dental School to Dentistry — Transitions and Associateships”
The Productive Dentist Academy — 2011 New Orleans “Dental Transitions”
Patterson Dental Supply Education Days — (2013 – Present) Dental Transition/Associateship