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Top Distribution M&A Advisory Firms

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Distribution M&A Advisory Firms

373

Active Firms

903

TTM Deal Flow

$3M-$14M

Core Revenue Range

$500K-$2M

Core EBITDA Range

Top States by Activity

California 11%
Texas 11%
Florida 9%
New York 5%
Illinois 4%

Key Attributes

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

Showing 161-180 of 373 M&A Advisory Firms

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Washington Partners

1 Total Closed Deal
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Washington Partners and its professionals specialize in providing intermediary services for lower middle market business owners who are contemplating exit or growth strategy opportunities. Our experienced mergers and acquisitions specialists provide insight and strategies as to when the right time to sell is and whether or not the company is ready to sell.We offer various services including mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, valuations and transaction consulting. Our client base has included public and private companies, investor groups and management buyout groups throughout the world.

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  • May 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

Johnson Financial Co.

1 Total Closed Deal
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Founded in 2005, Johnson Financial Co. (JFC) a full-service business valuation, investment banking, and financial advisory firm based in Memphis, Tennessee. Drawing upon vast industry experience, our professionals are dedicated to providing quality valuation, financial advisory, and investment banking services to both privately held and publicly traded companies. Our expertise entails valuing all types of business entities for a wide variety of purposes and has allowed us to earn recognition as one of the leading appraisers in the United States. Through the investment banking division, we…

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  • May 2014 Advised N/A in its sale to Not to be Disclosed

Seck Advisor Group LLC

1 Total Closed Deal
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Seck Advisor Group consists of experienced entrepreneurs and attorneys whose primary focus is mergers and acquisitions for small to middle-market companies. Based on our depth of experience with assisting clients to buy and sell a company, we work to understand your goals, educate you through the process and capitalize on our negotiating skills to close deals that meet your objectives. 

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  • May 2025 Advised Cenetric Network Services, Inc. in its sale to Corporate Technologies LLC

Network 1 Financial

1 Total Closed Deal
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Network 1 is a full-service investment bank, brokerage, asset manager and advisory firm that provides creative capital solutions for corporate, governmental and institutional entities across the globe. Our reputation for integrity and service, coupled with our track record of success, has allowed us to serve an expanding number of clients from coast to coast. With 10 retail offices, a global institutional distribution network, an extensive trading desk and a strong partnership with banks, it has allowed Network 1 Financial Securities, Inc. to create a powerful and growing global financial…

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  • Feb 2018 Advised Howco Distributing Company on an investment from Drone USA, Inc.

ThirdSide Capital llc

1 Total Closed Deal
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ThirdSide Capital assists owners of privately held businesses in the preparation and transfer of their businesses. Our clients engage us to create a powerful vision for the transition of their business; a transition that considers all the value they have built.

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  • Mar 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company

Thayer-Carver, Inc

1 Total Closed Deal
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Thayer - Carver provides buy and sell side advisory services particularly in the bulk materials, logistics & supply chain, and transportation space. In addition, we provide management consulting with a focus strategy, processes, organizational design, and tools for supply chain, logistics, and transportation functions.

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  • Mar 2016 Advised MidWest Railroad on an investment from Texas PE Firm

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ElkLake Partners Inc.

1 Total Closed Deal
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 A boutique M&A firm serving clients in the middle market across western Canada. We are famous for getting great outcomes for our clients who are our biggest advocates. We bring deep technical experience, years of transaction know how and an entrepreneurial spirit together to form a Company that deeply cares about our clients’ success.

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  • Aug 2024 Advised Firemaster Oilfield Services Inc. in its sale to Barrow Safety Services Inc.

Vepeca LLC

1 Total Closed Deal
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M&A advisory services.Credit and special situation investments.Our team provides consulting services to entrepreneurs, family offices and corporations facing challenges relating to M&A, credit and special situation investments opportunities.

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  • Jun 2021 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

SJC Business Capital

1 Total Closed Deal
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SJC Business Capital is a lower middle market investment bank, focusing on the core services of M & A advising. Our track record has resulted in excess of $1 billion in transaction values for our clients over the years. Each and every client is approached with the same personal attention, and there is no "getting handed off to someone else." Every client we work with, no matter if their revenues are in in excess of $100 mm or have revenues of $5 mm are treated with the same focus and dedication. You took all the years to build your company up, now let us take the time to listen to your…

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  • Mar 2021 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

Ridger Capital

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Ridger Capital is an investment banking firm based in Los Angeles. We offer sector specific assistance for capital raises and M&A to clients primarily in the Life Sciences and Food & Agribusiness industries.We serve companies, entrepreneurs, and investors globally. The firm sources capital from multiple platforms, including strategics, specialized funds, sovereigns, offshores, family offices and other private investor groups.Securities are offered through GT Securities, Inc., a licensed broker-dealer and FINRA and SIPC member.

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Barnes Dennig

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Barnes Dennig has earned a reputation for outstanding accounting, tax and advisory services – as illustrated by the number of national and local awards for innovation, responsiveness and overall satisfaction. Highly-specialized professionals with expertise in assurance, internal controls, international tax and numerous other disciplines provide insight and ideas to business owners in the region. See why we are the right answer for middle-market, closely-held businesses.

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

Graymarc Business Advisors

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Graymarc is an M&A advisory and business brokerage firm focused on helping business owners sell their companies with clarity, confidentiality, and a process built around their interests. Seller-focused. No retainer. Nationwide. We work with privately held, owner-operated businesses across a range of industries, typically generating between $200,000 and $5,000,000 in annual profit. Transaction sizes generally run from $500K to $15MM. Our team has experience across business financing, buy-side transactions, and brokerage work, and we use that background exclusively to serve sellers.

Recent Transactions

This member has no reported closed transactions.

Athamas Group

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ATHAMAS GROUP is a business consulting firm aiming to develop, facilitate and strengthen business relations between Europe, Americas, Middle East and Asia-Pacific.ATHAMAS GROUP helps businesses succeed in a new market by providing practical advice and support.We help clients, whether they are large companies or SME, Start-Up and Distressed Companies with desire to grow. Futhermore, we help investors to find the best opportunities across industries.ATHAMAS GROUP's industries are: Real Estate, Energy and Recources, Agriculture, Luxury Goods, Retail, Aviation.SERVICESHere are some of the ways…

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

Lane-Harkins

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Lane-Harkins Commercial Real Estate, LLC.Abe McDonald and Josh Harkins operate on both the sell-side and buy-side of transactions, specializing in the sale and acquisition of privately held businesses and commercial real estate across the Southeast and Nationwide.On the sell-side, we represent business owners and operators in confidential sale processes—identifying strategic or financial buyers, and managing due diligence through close. Our experience spans industries including oil & gas services, HVAC, facility maintenance, cannabis testing, and retail operations.On the buy-side, we…

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

Focus Mergers and Acquisitions

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We are a full service M&A Business Advisory Firm catering to the lower mid market. Our primary role is to source and secure buyers for business owners wishing to sell their business.

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

Pigwing Consulting

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Pigwing specializes in creating process strategies for adoption of disruptive intellectual property. We combine business development with positioning for funding along with identifying and targeting early adopter markets. We connect our clients with user-investors with established industry relationships and who will generate and accelerate traction, all leading to a successful exit.We are a high touch, personalized and results-focused team specializing in the success of disruptive technologies in any industry. We operate on fundamental business principles, and we apply behavior…

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Romanian Business Exchange

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The ROMANIAN BUSINESS EXCHANGE is a privately owned business platform providing market entry services, market research, and professional business intermediary and consultancy services. We work for both owners of Romanian companies who wish to sell their companies or find business partners and, international investors and companies who wish to enter the European market. Our extended network of business and professional contacts enables us to provide you with rapid and targeted introductions to appropriate business partners in Romania. On top of that, our team of business consultants can…

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CKS Securities

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When companies face inflection points, they are in need of expert advice to navigate through the process, identify the various alternatives and the related pros and cons of each and then affect the solution that best meets the business owner's desired objectives. Focused exclusively on privately held, middle—market companies, CKS Advisors, LLC not only provides institutional investment banking services but also specific consulting services relating to financial restructuring and for growth challenges and succession planning. The specific services CKS Advisors provides are: Buy side and sell…

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SeaRidge Advisory Inc

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SeaRidge Advisory Inc. is a nationwide, sell-side-only M&A advisory and business brokerage for owners of lower-middle-market companies, typically $3M to $50M+ in enterprise value. We represent sellers exclusively — no buyer-side engagements, no dual-agency conflicts.Our manufacturing practice runs under The Precision Firm (theprecisionfirm.com), our specialist brand for precision manufacturing, industrial, distribution, and wholesale businesses — CNC and machining operations, fabrication, injection molding, wire and cable harness, aerospace and defense suppliers, and related…

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 Distribution 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 Distribution M&A Advisory Firms?

Based on activity on Axial’s M&A platform, the core revenue range for Distribution M&A Advisory Firms is $3M-$14M, with a core EBITDA range of $500K-$2M. 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 Distribution experience when evaluating M&A Advisory Firms?

Relevant Distribution experience can be an important consideration when evaluating a firm. Familiarity with the sector can provide a stronger understanding of its business models, market dynamics, valuation considerations, and transaction environment. The 373 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Distribution.

Do all M&A Advisory Firms in this directory focus exclusively on Distribution?

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Distribution M&A Advisory Firms directory reflects relevant experience or activity in Distribution, rather than an exclusive sector focus. Individual profiles provide additional context on each firm’s areas of focus and activity within the sector.

How do I compare M&A Advisory Firms with experience in Distribution?

When comparing M&A Advisory Firms with experience in Distribution, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 373 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

How do I connect with Distribution 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 Distribution M&A Advisory Firms directory, you can request information here.

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