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Top M&A Advisory Firms in Chicago

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Tsalach Corporate Finance

M&A Advisory Firm
  • 3 Closed Deals via Axial
  • 18 Total Closed Deals
Tsalach Corporate Finance was formed by Paul Nelsen with the aim of becoming the leading broker of privately held businesses in the UK and North America. The word Tsalach - pronounced zalak – means prosperity, success and to go forward in power. This seemed to us an ideal name that sums up our ethos and intent. Paul Nelsen began his career in Wall Street with legendary investment bank Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette; “the house that research built” and then with the Chicago Private Equity pioneer GTCR - Golder Thoma Cressey Rauner. Since 1995 Mr. Nelsen has become a leader in selling…
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PivotPoint Company

M&A Advisory Firm
  • 2 Closed Deals via Axial
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
PivotPoint Company is a M&A Advisory firm. We work closely with business owners to execute business sales and acquisitions. Our focus is on businesses from over $2 million in sales to $100 million or more. We work are industry agnostic and work throughout the U.S.
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Stevenson & Company

M&A Advisory Firm
  • 1 Closed Deal via Axial
  • 35 Total Closed Deals
Stevenson & Company is a highly successful merger and acquisition advisory firm that has worked with mid-size companies for 30 years in the sale or acquisition of hundreds of businesses. We work closely with you to guide your people through a sale or purchase to achieve maximum rewards. Because all of our advisors have either owned or run their own businesses, we have the first-hand knowledge it takes to strategically position and complete a successful company sale or purchase. Stevenson & Company is only satisfied when the results of a transaction meet or exceed your business and personal…
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Oct 2024
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Caber Hill Advisors

M&A Advisory Firm
  • 1 Closed Deal via Axial
  • 21 Total Closed Deals
Caber Hill Advisors is committed to working with business owners so they can successfully fulfill their personal and professional legacies. We serve small and middle market companies, in very specific verticals, who want to either sell their business or make an acquisition. Our firm's innovative approach combines the best elements of the local business brokerage community and the large, very expensive investment banks. The result is that our clients receive individualized attention and expert guidance specific to their industries. Our professionals have all worked in the markets we now serve,…
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MIDCAP LTD

M&A Advisory Firm
  • 1 Closed Deal via Axial
  • 5 Total Closed Deals
MidCap Ltd is an M&A Advisory firm, which caters to the middle market. Our clients are primarily closely-held companies in service, technology, manufacturing and distribution industries with annual revenues of $5 - $150 million and selected early stage businesses. MidCap serves as a specialized business and financial advisor in the sale, merger, purchase or recapitalization of a company, corporate development, business combination and restructuring transactions.
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Dec 2025
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Jun 2017
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Focus Capital Advisors, Inc.

M&A Advisory Firm
  • 1 Closed Deal via Axial
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Focus Capital Advisors, Inc (FCA) is comprised of a talented team of dealmakers that are proud to have closed over 200 transactions during their respective careers. Our highly skilled professionals provide clients with powerful strategies for optimizing the value of each transaction. This is accomplished through creative tax strategies, solid industry experience and contacts and the ability to solve problems to get the deal done. Many of our clients have built very good companies with solid products or services, good technologies and hard working people but turning all of that into cash or…
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Feb 2020
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Triangle Healthcare Advisors

M&A Advisory Firm
  • 1 Closed Deal via Axial
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Triangle Healthcare Advisors, LLC is a registered business broker and mergers and acquisitions advisory firm specializing exclusively in healthcare services. Our Partners have led Mergers & Acquisitions for Walgreens, Pediatric Services of America, Option Care, and Omnicare (part of CVS Healthcare). 
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Mar 2022
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William Martin and Company, Inc.

M&A Advisory Firm
  • 17 Total Closed Deals
We help the owners of privately held corporations in the selling process. Our over fifty years of combined experience in the Midwest Mergers and Acquisitions market gives both buyer and seller the confidence of knowing the transaction will be handled professionally.
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Jul 2025
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Lakeside Acquisitions

M&A Advisory Firm
  • 8 Total Closed Deals
Lakeside Acquisitions is a premier Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory firm with the sole focus of representing owners of privately held businesses who are looking to maximize value on their sale proceeds. When combined with our proprietary process, buyer network, and deal prowess, we routinely deliver results above our clients’ expectations. We are purposefully not a “Jack of All Trades” nor are we industry agnostic. We only take on select client engagements in specific industries where we can add significant value. Clients find that our success fee pays for itself as our deal experience…
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Lighthouse Business Brokers

M&A Advisory Firm
  • 8 Total Closed Deals
Through our years of experience, Lighthouse Business Brokers has established a powerful buyer network with thousands of qualified buyers that covers almost every industry. Our buyer's database is comprised of active professional investors and private equity firms that have been through the acquisition process previously and ensures we get your business in front of thousands of qualified buyers on the first day.
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SLS Capital Advisors

M&A Advisory Firm
  • 5 Total Closed Deals
SLS Capital Advisors, LLC is a boutique financial advisory firm headquartered inChicago. Our singular focus is on the unique challenges and opportunities facingmiddle market firms. From the deep industry, financial, and consulting backgroundsof our firm’s partners and affiliates, we employ both breadth and depth of experience to drive insights and results for firms seeking strategic options for growth, and for those evaluating corporate transitions.With a guiding principle of long-term value creation, our clients are able to maximize options for their destinies — whether that is organic…
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Oct 2024
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Chapman Associates

M&A Advisory Firm
  • 4 Total Closed Deals
Since 1954, Chapman has provided middle market companies (currently valued between $3 million and $150 million) with the same resources, expertise and representation that is usually available only to much larger companies. Chapman is recognized as one of the top mergers and acquisitions firms not only in Schaumburg, Illinois. But in the country. Our clients receive complete, confidential consulting and advisory services throughout the merger or acquisition process.
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Venture10

M&A Advisory Firm
  • 3 Total Closed Deals
Founded in 2004, Venture10 is a leading lower middle-market M&A advisory firm specializing in representing sellers and buyers in the printing and packaging industry.Clients include leading companies focused on direct mail production envelope converting, commercial printing, packaging, labels, display graphics/signage, fulfillment, 3PL, printing equipment manufacturers and software solution providers.
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Sep 2024
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Novant Capital Group

M&A Advisory Firm
  • 2 Total Closed Deals
Novant Capital Group is a private equity firm specializing in software. Together with our partners, we design long-term strategies to achieve the most advantageous venture performance.We develop, execute, incorporate, and uphold strategic plans. This goal is achieved through solid partnership with exceptional professional partners.
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Oct 2014
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Dec 2013
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Front Runner Consulting, LLC

M&A Advisory Firm
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Front Runner Consulting, LLC is an M&A intermediary for MBO executives and companies seeking capital. About Front Runner Consulting, LLC Front Runner Consulting® started as an executive search business. Client-customers include turnaround and restructuring firms, finance companies providing advisory service, private equity groups, law firms, and investment bankers. Prior to starting Front Runner Consulting, Dave Marx was the number one recruiter within his office for one of the world's largest executive search firms. Business Recruiter Because Front Runner Consulting works with business…
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Jun 2014
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Business ValueXpress/Illinois Corp.

M&A Advisory Firm
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Business ValueXpress (BVX) is one-of-a-kind business valuation software that simplifies business valuation and provides objective valuations that equal real-life actual transaction. BVX integrates Price, Terms and Deal Structure, and uses optimization techniques to satisfy the needs of all parties to an M&A transaction. Some of its unique features are, cash vs. financed valuation, stock vs. asset purchase valuation, mezzanine equity determination, and goodwill calculation. With BVX one can perform live interactive valuations. BVX does not use any formulas, nor does it use any market data.
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Oct 2018
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Blackmore Partners Inc

M&A Advisory Firm
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Blackmore Partners Inc. is a buy-side private equity intermediary that sources proprietary deals through its executive network. The firm offers fund raising, divestitures,and mergers and acquisitions advisory services. Additionally, it provides ideation and strategy development, turnaround and executive management, business process engineering, and market research services. Blackmore Partners was founded in 2007 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.
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May 2012
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The Business Exchange

M&A Advisory Firm
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
The Business Exchange is a full-service business brokerage and intermediary firm. We provide all the services and support necessary to complete the sale of a business to the satisfaction of both the buyer and the seller. Our track record of success and solid reputation as a leader in our industry spans over three decades and was built on delivering positive results.Having assisted several hundreds of owners in the sale of their businesses, our team of professionals has over 100 years of collective experience closing business transactions. We work as a group to bring buyers and sellers…
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Mar 2023
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Arakelian & Associates

M&A Advisory Firm
  • 1 Total Closed Deal
Arakelian & Associates is a M&A Advisor firm that is located in Chicago, IL. We have over 18 years operational experience as a CEO and entrepreneur in the technology, logistics and supply chain sectors. Our founder focuses on advising business owners and executives of privately held, middle market companies on the sale or acquisition of businesses.As a Trusted Advisor, Mr. Arakelian also serves as a Group Chairman & Mentor for Vistage International, a worldwide membership organization of CEO’s and Executives. Mr. Arakelian advises executives of companies with annual revenues of several…
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Dec 2025
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Sunbelt Business Brokers - Chicago

M&A Advisory Firm

    This member has no reported closed transactions.

Sun Acquisitions provides mergers and acquisition services to clients interested in the confidential sale, acquisitions or valuation of privately held mid-market companies. We have successfully managed and handled engagements in all kinds of industries and are recognized as a leading advisory firm in the Midwest. Our company leverages the experience of its M&A advisors to bring the sophistication of large M&A transactions to the small and mid markets in an efficient, cost effective, and professional manner. Our clients know that we have the expertise to manage the lifecycle of their…

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