Resolution in the News

Learn how startups wind down through asset sales, fire-sale exits, and ABCs. David Johnson joins Joe Weisenthal on Bloomberg's Odd Lots to share liquidation strategies and insider stories on what happens when companies die

David Johnson of Resolution Financial Advisors moderates a Beryl Elites panel on startup failure, board fiduciary duties, and alternatives to bankruptcy, sharing practical strategies to preserve value when venture-backed companies face distress.

AIRA Journal prints David Johnson’s in-depth examination of ABCs as a flexible, value-maximizing alternative to traditional bankruptcy—written for boards, lenders, and investors navigating distressed situations.

This article follows David Johnson's career path, from his beginnings at Alvarez & Marsal to co-founding Resolution Financial Advisors, a leading financial advisory firm specializing in insolvency services. Johnson and his trusted colleagues established Resolution to provide expert guidance in the field.

David M. Johnson and Molly Froschauer of Resolution Financial Advisors join Sheppard Mullin’s Justin Bernbrock to unpack what you really need to know about Assignments for the Benefit of Creditors (ABCs). Whether you're navigating a distressed deal or advising a client in crisis, this episode is a must-listen.

This piece notes Resolution Financial Advisors’ role managing the ABC process for Miyoko’s, emphasizing how the firm guides insolvent companies through an orderly alternative to Chapter 7. It highlights RFA’s focus on clarity, professionalism, and value preservation as they help businesses and stakeholders navigate complex transitions.

This piece highlights Resolution Financial Advisors’ work managing the ABC process for Miyoko’s Creamery, offering a faster, transparent alternative to bankruptcy for distressed brands. It emphasizes Resolution’s disciplined, transaction-style approach to marketing assets, communicating with stakeholders, and executing fiduciary duties to support orderly outcomes.

This piece outlines Resolution Financial Advisors’ role in administering an Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors (ABC) for Miyoko’s, a fast, state-law alternative to Chapter 7 used to preserve value in distressed situations. It highlights how Resolution leads these processes with disciplined, M&A-style execution to maximize recoveries for stakeholders.

Resolution Financial Advisors and co-founder David M. Johnson, CFA, CIRA, have been featured in United Kingdom Entrepreneur as part of Kevin Harrington’s list of 10 Innovative and Disruptive Founders. The feature recognizes leaders driving meaningful change in their industries. Resolution was highlighted for its work helping companies navigate end-of-life challenges through structured exits, ABCs, receiverships, and fiduciary oversight. The firm’s focus on protecting value and delivering orderly outcomes sets it apart.