Mr. Pico started working with car dealers in 2006, as a consultant with Automotive Advisors of America, Inc., during which time he researched, analyzed and drafted prospectus for the purchase and sale of dealerships and participated in a number of business closing involving both foreign and domestic dealerships.

Now, as a Senior Consultant with Advising Automobile Dealerships LLC, in addition to assisting with the mergers and acquisitions of dealerships, Mr. Pico has researched and analyzed demographic, financial and product data in connection with appraisals and valuations of Honda, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, Toyota, Subaru, Chevrolet, Ford, Dodge, Chrysler-Jeep, Pontiac, Buick, GMC and Cadillac dealerships.

In connection with his legal and product research, Mr. Pico has co-authored various industry articles such as:

• Site Control For Automobile Dealerships in the 21st Century
• The Future of the Lincoln and Mercury Brands
• Personal Goodwill: Allocation of Blue Sky / Goodwill in an Automobile Dealership Sale

Mr. Pico is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University. While at Johns Hopkins Mr. Pico spent four years playing for the varsity lacrosse team and was a member of the team that won the NCAA National Championship in 2005. One of the perquisites of that undefeated ( 16 - 0 ) season was being invited to the White House and participating in the South Lawn Ceremonies where President Bush honored the Division 1 National Champions.

Mr. Pico believes in giving back to the community and during the 2006-2007 season, he volunteered his time as an assistant coach with the University of North Texas Lacrosse Team. In 2007 he was selected head coach of the Southlake Carroll High School Varsity Lacrosse Team, in Southlake, TX, a position which he has held for the past two lacrosse seasons.

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