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Baker Group M&A Consultants, Inc. is different in numerous ways. Jerry Baker, the President of the Baker Group has over 50 years experience as an entrepreneur, who started and developed many companies over his career. He can relate to a business of any size. His knowledge acquired over the years is extremely helpful in developing a relationship with clients.Since 1988, Jerry Baker’s companies have consulted with and successfully concluded over 200 transactions in numerous industries. Jerry’s experience in starting companies, building companies, taking companies public, selling companies,…

Founded in 1976, Nolan & Associates is a leading boutique investment banking firm with Midwestern roots, global reach, and a focus on the middle market. Nolan provides sell side, buy side and capital raise M&A advisory services to business owners, private equity groups and corporations. Nolan is on the 2022 & 2021 Inc. 5000 lists of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies, ranking No. 820 in 2022.

Carpenter Hawke & Co was established in 1991 to provide sell-side advisory services to privately held businesses with enterprise values between $1 million to $50 million. OUR Business Is Selling YOUR Business, CONFIDENTIALLY!Personal integrity and professionalism govern our performance with the utmost consideration given to our clients' best interest. Our reputation and specialized approach to transactions have earned us the respect of the many clients we have served over the years. Our experience and knowledge of the appropriate steps enable us to provide strategy and plan formulation to…

Berntson Porter Corporate Advisory provides M&A advisory services to private companies in the Northwest in manufacturing, distribution, services, and technology.

Alden Advisors is a boutique, investment banking firm that recognizes the hidden value of all client assets, both tangible and intangible. By focusing on the Core IP Experience™, our team helps businesses break through the Entrepreneurial Plateau and extract maximum value. https://vimeo.com/168280049We work with shareholders, executives at all levels including C-Suite executives, corporate development professionals, and private equity firms in a range of services, including:Sale or divestitureAcquisition or investmentDue diligenceRestructuringScenario planningSpecial projects or committee…

Purpose Equity is a lower middle market M&A advisory firm that works with family and founder-owned businesses throughout the Southeast and beyond. We often work with commercial, industrial, and residential service providers, manufacturers, and construction subcontractors - the companies that are building America. Purpose Equity provides sophisticated advice to lower middle market business owners in industries where it is typically unavailable. We solve hard problems, take on difficult deals, and make sure our clients achieve their purpose in undertaking a business transaction. We love…

Michael Givner founded IMG Business Advisors in 2013 after spending 16 years working for large investment banks, most of that time with Jefferies Group. IMG specializes in business sales and exit strategies for small business owners. The lower end of the M&A middle market, companies with annual revenues from $5 to $50 million, is their focus with clients across a wide array of industries. Whether advising on the sale of a family-owned business or assisting a growth-minded company with acquisition and expansion, Michael and his teams’ services are tailored to the individual needs of each…

Donald Fischesser, the founder of DFA Financial Services has spent over thirty seven years as a mergers and acquisition intermediary. Don has owned several businesses including manufacturing, contracting and distribution companies. Prior to founding DFA Financial Services, Don spent five years devoting much of his time to acquisition and mergers for a large publicly held company.

Pasadena Private is a boutique multi-family office handling the distinct financial needs of affluent families. Our suite of in-house services provides clients with access to experts and financial solutions that address most time sensitive needs. Pasadena Private is comprised of five primary lines of business that include portfolio management, commercial lending, retirement solutions, mergers & acquisitions, and property management. Additionally, our clients have access to direct investments sourced and managed by Pasadena Private in the categories of private loans, real…

Philadelphia Investment Group is well known for conducting highly focused acquisition searches for Fortune 500 type industrial companies. We also provide buy side and sell side advisory services from valuation and marketing through contract negotiations and closing. Clients receive skillful execution of confidential services for discreet auctions or marketing. Our firm consists of six partners plus associates and staff. We are U.S. based plus one partner in the U.K.

Founded and led by advisory and operating veteran Rahul Suri, our team includes highly experienced leaders in investment banking, public and private assets and strategic counsel. We are trusted advisors to our clients, including corporations, financial institutions, government bodies, business owners, entrepreneurs and operators.

I have been helping Groups Buy and Sell their companies for over 17 yrs.I have sold over 100 different transactions to date. Having also been involved hands on with several businesses in different industries, has given me the opportunity to understand businesses from the operators side. This experience helps me to locate quality companies both for sale and for purchase. If you are looking to acquire or looking to retire, I would love the opportunity to help you.

Candor Advisors works with founder led businesses to drive maximum value at sale, whether that's defined as highest price, best employee engagement, or most meaningful legacy. We know what buyers pay up to acquire, which type of buyer (private equity or strategic) are right for your company, and whether an ESOP or management buyout might be a better solution.

Smith Holland is a different type of middle market M&A advisory firm. Based out of Chicago, we believe results should come before fees and maximizing shareholder value for clients is at the core of everything we do. Every Smith Holland advisor knows how stressful and unpredictable the M&A process can because we have all personally started, operated and sold businesses of our own, which gives us an added layer of transactional insight that can’t be learned in the classroom. The risks are always higher on the sell-side of the deal and that’s why every Smith Holland M&A transaction is led by…

Woodbridge International has been closing lower-middle-market M&A deals for 30 years. We closed 32 deals in 2022 in various industries, including manufacturing, distribution, e-commerce, logistics, consulting and healthcare; generating $619 million in liquidity for our clients.   We do ground-breaking, confidential global client marketing. We create powerful marketing videos showcasing our client’s companies. We have an innovative 150-day timeline-driven auction that establishes a closing date upfront, and all clients attend a 2-day virtual, Management Meeting Training…

Boxwood Partners, LLC, is a boutique investment bank based in Jupiter, Florida with offices in Richmond, Virginia. Our professionals combine a unique blend of senior-level transaction advisory and business operating experience with proven process execution skills to give our clients a distinct advantage in the market. Moreover, our extensive relationships within the global capital and buyer communities (including U.S. and international private equity groups, corporations, hedge funds, and lenders) along with other important transaction-related service providers such as consultants, attorneys,…

Our M&A professionals have directly executed on more than 100 deals since 2013. We advise private, owner-operated Canadian companies on their major transactional activity: mergers & acquisitions (sell- and buy-side) and growth. Our work spans most industries except for resource extraction, pharmaceuticals and life sciences.Thoughtful advice, keen market insight, bespoke but technology-driven transaction processes and a quickly-expanding network have led to our deals getting over the finish line with significantly more certainty and creativity than our competitors can point to.In…

Flatirons is a premier lower middle-market M&A advisory firm with offices in Denver, Dallas, Chicago and Miami.With decades of transaction advisory experience, our founders identified a growing need in the middle-market to bring together a more comprehensive suite of professional resources.The deal process is 100% managed by a senior team member and not pushed down to a junior analyst. This hands-on approach by senior team members ensures a strategic and robust process for our clients.

GPCP is a Merger & Acquisition advisory firm founded to provide the highest level of performance and success for clients while using honesty and integrity throughout each relationship. The Management Team of GPCP brings over 30 years of successful transactional and business advisory experience to each client engagement.Whether you are looking to sell your business, buy a business, create a succession/exit plan to maximize the value of your business or need financing to grow your business, we can help you. We side with the philosophy to always do the right thing in any circumstance, as we…

Business Transition Strategies is an M&A Advisory firm that focuses on helping owners and businesses into their next chapter. In most cases this means selling so the owner can retire or shift gears with a new enterprise. In other cases, it means growing through acquisition. In this case, owners expand their business and make it more attractive for a sale down the road. We offer both services.Privately owned businesses are a fundamental part of the economy and account for a vast majority of job creation. Their preservation is our passion. The focus of the BTS team is working with companies…