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Top Cleveland M&A Advisory Firms

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Cleveland M&A Advisory Firms

14

Active Firms

21

TTM Deal Flow

$5M-$17M

Core Revenue Range

$500K-$3M

Core EBITDA Range

Top Sectors by Activity

Technology 67%
Consumer Goods 14%
Business Services 10%
Industrials 5%
Transportation 5%

Key Attributes

Best For: Owner-Led Companies | Typical Fee: Retainer & Success fee | Coverage: Sector Expertise With Hands-On Execution

Showing 1-14 of 14 M&A Advisory Firms

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IT ExchangeNet

4 Closed Deals via Axial 44 Total Closed Deals
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We represent and unlock the value of MSPs, ISVs, VARs, cloud service providers, and digital marketing firms.Founded in 1998 by technology CEOs and M&A professionals, IT ExchangeNet has the most comprehensive network of buyers for lower-middle-market IT businesses in the industry. We follow a disciplined and highly targeted process, connecting sellers with buyers to close deals.​We are at our best when representing founders and owners who seek to unlock the value they've created in their firms, and we pride ourselves on completing transactions professionally and ethically.

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  • Jul 2026 Advised TrellisPoint in its sale to Confidential Company
  • Apr 2026 Advised Atlantic Business Systems, Inc. (ABS) in its sale to HBx
  • Apr 2026 Advised SynergisticIT in its sale to LanceSoft
  • Mar 2026 Advised Vive Communications in its sale to BCM One

Signet Capital Advisors

9 Total Closed Deals
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Signet Capital Advisors unites an entrepreneurial vision with the experience to turn opportunities into realities. With decades of experience, our principals provide highly specialized knowledge and expertise in distinct disciplines including sell side advisory, buy side advisory, capital raise and debt placement.

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  • Oct 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
  • Feb 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
  • Feb 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
  • Feb 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

Inglewood Associates, LLC

4 Total Closed Deals
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Since 1983, Inglewood Associates has been delivering valuable business acumen to assist clients with a wide range of business challenges. Our principals bring to bear their wide ranging experiences as interim and full-time CEO's, CFO's and Chairmen of the Board to assist our clients with effective solutions for their particular needs and circumstances.Periods of rapid change, litigation or troubled circumstances are uncertain enough as it is - strengthen your position by utilizing seasoned business professionals. Simply stated, we provide the practical experience, business acumen and creative…

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  • Apr 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
  • Jan 2021 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
  • Oct 2020 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
  • Feb 2018 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

Crossroads Advisers

3 Total Closed Deals
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Growing up in an entrepreneurial business founded by his father in 1964, Christopher went from sweeping floors to becoming President & General Manager of Lakefront Lines/Coach USA. Working alongside his father and five siblings, he helped grow our business into a $38.9 million enterprise. Managing the family business through a generational transition, privately-equity ownership, and then to a publicly-traded company, Christopher learned firsthand the challenges of scaling, operating, and exiting a successful business enterprise – and has a passion for sharing the wisdom he has…

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  • Feb 2025 Advised Invisible Excavation Plumbing & Drain in its sale to Apex Service Partners
  • Feb 2025 Advised Lite Metals in its sale to Lite Magnesium Products Inc
  • Feb 2025 Advised Survoy Superior Service Inc in its sale to Helios Commercial Services

Argonite Partners

3 Total Closed Deals
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Argonite Partners was founded in 2019 on the premise of providing institutional-level M&A advisory services to businesses of all sizes, with a particular focus of working directly with business owners on transactions that are often under the radar of larger advisors. Leveraging our founders' experience and relationships stemming from their work at larger banks (including Harris Williams, Western Reserve Partners, and Citizens Capital Markets), Argonite Partners fills a “gap in the market” by providing small- and mid-sized business clients with connections to capital sources…

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  • Oct 2021 Advised Century Brass Plumbing in its sale to Midland Industries
  • May 2021 Advised AmFin Financial Corporation on an investment from AmFin Financial Corporation
  • Jan 2021 Advised Peak Performance for Men on an investment from Seacoast Capital

Empire Business Associates (OH)

2 Total Closed Deals
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Empire specializes in assisting business owners in the selling of their northeast Ohio companies. Over 20 years, we have successfully sold more than 120 businesses valued at $220 million.Empire makes sure your business gets the broadest possible exposure, beyond what you could generate on your own. To sell your business, we leverage our nationwide network of offices and buyers, the internet, newspapers, multiple-listing services, direct marketing, our Buyer Email Alert, and other proprietary techniques. We understand how to package and present your business in a way that resonates with…

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  • May 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
  • Sep 2014 Advised 3 Layer in its sale to Individual

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Strategic Wealth Partners

1 Total Closed Deal
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At Strategic Wealth Partners, we help you protect and grow your business as an asset in your portfolio. As your trusted advisor, we can help you plan early on how to efficiently transition the ownership of your business so, when the time comes, you’re able to extract the maximum value from your business and seamlessly transition into the next phase of your life.Your business likely represents a significant portion of your net worth. When it comes time to plan your exit, this will represent the single most important financial event in your life. While this may be the only business you ever…

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  • Sep 2022 Advised Burrier Service Company in its sale to Steingass Mechanical Contracting

River's Edge Alliance Group

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Rivers Edge Alliance Group was started in May, 2004 as a value added transaction advisory firm providing expertise in the sale, acquisition, valuation, dissolution or consolidation of closely held business entities. We are proud to provide small to medium-sized business owners the "edge" in buying, selling, and valuing their businesses. Small, medium and family owned businesses are the backbone of the U.S. economy and we are committed to helping these businesses continue to prosper by successfully transferring ownership from one generation to the next.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Griffin Moor International

3 Total Closed Deals
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Griffin Moor International, LLP is a boutique corporate advisory firm providing clients the leverage needed to meet their respective business objectives. Leverage our experience and expertise in the areas of corporate acquisition & divestiture or strategic capitalization. We focus on serving the privately held companies in the lower middle-middle market internationally, and although we are industry agnostic, our focal industries include the following; ---o) Financial Serviceso) Non-Network Medicalo) Food & Beverage---Griffin Moor International, LLP represents the future of corporate finance…

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  • Jul 2025 Advised Amara Wellness Services, Inc. in its sale to Confidential Company
  • May 2021 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
  • Dec 2019 Assisted Confidential Company in securing debt financing from Confidential Company

Corporate Finance Advisors, Inc.

1 Total Closed Deal
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Corporate Finance Advisors, Inc. ("CFA") began providing business intermediary and management consulting services to Northeast Ohio clients in 1986 as the affiliate of an international firm with locations in sixty-fiveU.S.cities and three foreign countries.As an outgrowth of this affiliation, CFA was incorporated by principal Ronald B. Salupo, CPA, a career professional with extensive business and finance experience in both the public accounting (Ernst & Young and Salupo & Associates, CPA's) and private business sectors. CFA provides business intermediary and management consulting services to…

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  • Mar 2012 Advised n/d in its sale to n/d

Inner Circle Capital Advisors, LLC

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Merger and Acquisition Advisory services. Also, serves as outsourced CEO and CFO. SEC reporting - 10-K's, 10-Q's, Information Disclosure Statements, and other related SEC filings. Operations and ownership of various businesses.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Cordeva

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Cordeva is a Corporate Development firm with a focus on Mergers and Acquisitions.Large companies have Corporate Development executives who handle mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, financing, strategic partnerships, and growth initiatives.Corporate Development Advisors from Cordeva provide this executive level advice to small and mid-sized companies. Said most simply; Cordeva connects Entrepreneurs, Companies, and Capital.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Hanna Business Advisors

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Hanna Business Advisors focuses on assisting in the sale or acquisition of businesses. We work with quality "Main Street" businesses through the middle market. Our team of 5 advisors all have direct operating experience with small businesses and have acquired and/or sold businesses for their own account. Our firm is a part of Hanna Commercial, a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm with locations in 7 states. We are all a part of Howard Hanna Residential Services, one of the largest residential real estate companies in the country with over 15,000 agents operating in 12 states.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Frequently Asked Questions

How are M&A Advisory Firms in this directory ordered?

Firms in the Cleveland M&A Advisory Firms directory are ordered based on recent deal activity on Axial. The default order reflects observed market signals rather than a subjective ranking of firm quality.

What information is included in each M&A Advisory Firm profile?

Each profile provides information about the firm’s areas of focus, transaction criteria, and relevant activity on Axial’s M&A platform. Together, these details provide a clearer view of where a firm is active and the types of companies and opportunities most relevant for it.

What company sizes are most common for Cleveland M&A Advisory Firms?

Based on activity on Axial’s M&A platform, the core revenue range for Cleveland M&A Advisory Firms is $5M-$17M, with a core EBITDA range of $500K-$3M. Company size can be an important indicator of fit, as firms often concentrate their experience, resources, and transaction activity within particular segments of the market.

How important is location when evaluating M&A Advisory Firms?

Location can be an important consideration, but it does not necessarily define where a firm is active. Firms based in Cleveland may bring regional knowledge, local relationships, and experience with businesses in the area, while many also pursue opportunities across a broader geographic footprint. Geography is best considered alongside sector focus, company size, and relevant transaction activity.

Do all M&A Advisory Firms in this directory operate exclusively in Cleveland?

Not necessarily. A firm’s location does not always define its geographic reach. Many M&A Advisory Firms based in Cleveland are active across multiple regions, while firms based elsewhere may also participate in the Cleveland market. Location can provide useful context, but it should not be interpreted as a firm’s geographic boundary.

How do I compare M&A Advisory Firms in Cleveland?

When comparing M&A Advisory Firms in Cleveland, consider factors such as sector focus, size range, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 14 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

How do I connect with Cleveland M&A Advisory Firms?

Axial can help you identify and connect with firms based on your objectives and what you are looking to accomplish. The process varies depending on your role and transaction needs. If you are interested in connecting with firms in the Cleveland M&A Advisory Firms directory, you can request information here.

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