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Explore 296 Investment Banking & Brokerage M&A Advisory Firms that leverage Axial’s platform to connect with investors on behalf of their clients.

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Investment Banking & Brokerage M&A Advisory Firms

296

Active Firms

753

TTM Deal Flow

$3M-$13M

Core Revenue Range

$500K-$2M

Core EBITDA Range


California 15%
Florida 10%
Texas 7%
New York 6%
New Jersey 4%

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

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George & Company

10 Total Closed Deals
George & Company has been providing certified business appraisal, business brokerage and merger & acquisition services since 1981. Board certified intermediaries and appraisers stand ready to serve your every need in the business acquisition or divestiture market.

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  • Jan 2017 Advised Maicom LLC in its sale to Heritage Holding
  • Jan 2015 Advised Machine Vision Technology, Inc. in its sale to Machine Vision, LLC
  • Feb 2014 Advised Maynard Machine in its sale to Strategic Buyer
  • Sep 2013 Advised Torwel Industries in its sale to Ace Group
Owners of small and middle market businesses have turned to Front Range Business, Inc. to broker their transactions since 1986. Main Street and Mergers & Acquisition clients and customers are provided the highest level of service and expertise with our unique team concept. Allow us to help you successfully navigate through this complex process in a confidential and professional manner. Front Range Business, Inc. represents businesses with sales between $500K to $10M in Manufacturing, Wholesale, Distribution, Commercial Printing, Technology, Communication, Transportation, Construction &…

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  • Feb 2023 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
  • Aug 2014 Advised Jewelry Manufacturer in its sale to Private Equity Group
  • Jun 2014 Advised Organic Food Sales Company in its sale to Industry Buyer
  • Apr 2014 Advised Not Disclosed in its sale to Not Disclosed
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
Douglas Cabral, the company's founder, is a results-driven and dedicated professional with extensive experience in business valuation, exit strategies, and implementing real estate & M&A transactions, including the successful sale of the oldest family restaurant in the United States. A skilled negotiator who drives favorable outcomes through strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and creative problem-solving.He is a proven leader with a track record of fostering collaboration among institutional investors, analysts, and senior management to achieve corporate growth and long-term…

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  • Mar 2017 Advised Claudio's Restaurant est 1870 in its sale to Private Investor
  • Aug 2015 Provided debt financing to Franchise Financing
  • Jul 2015 Provided debt financing to Private Restaurant
  • Mar 2015 Invested in Food Services
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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  • Mar 2022 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
  • Mar 2022 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
  • Sep 2020 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
  • Sep 2020 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

Quest Partners Ltd.

7 Total Closed Deals
Quest Partners Ltd. provides financial and business advisory services to small and medium sized companies in North America. Quest is affiliated with Quest Partners S.A. located in Geneva, Switzerland. Quest Partners Ltd. managing partners are Bachir Rabbat and Bryan Murphy. Combined, they have more than 35 years of entrepreneurial, private equity and corporate experience owning and operating businesses. The partners have a deep network of local and international relationships that can be leveraged to assist Quest's clients. In addition, Quest's external advisors David Sutin and Craig Graham,…

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  • Sep 2015 Advised Software Value Added Reseller in its sale to Private Buyer
  • Jun 2015 Advised Foreman Manufacturing in its sale to Private Buyer
  • Dec 2013 Advised Confidential in its sale to ADS Securities
  • Jun 2013 Advised Confidential in its sale to Broadstreet Data

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Willock Partners

7 Total Closed Deals
Willock Partners provides privately held companies with buy-side and sell-side advisory services. Our clients typically have revenues below $100 million, are profitable with good track records and well managed firms. We also arrange senior or subordinated debt for clients. We work on behalf of the owners of the companies and only deal with the decision makers or the Board of Directors.

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  • Oct 2015 Advised Vision Professional Services, LLC in its sale to Acacia Partners, LLC
  • Aug 2015 Advised Arthur Court Designs, Inc. in its sale to Vagabond House
  • Jul 2015 Advised Acrobat Outsourcing in its sale to The Service Companies, Inc.
  • Apr 2015 Advised Level One Marketing in its sale to Advantage Sales and Marekting
We are a Raleigh, NC and Nashville, TN based firm that provides mergers & acquisition and strategic advisory services to middle-market companies across numerous industry sectors. We have a unique perspective rooted in our principals' successful history of advising entrepreneur and family-owned businesses, financial sponsors and major corporations.We believe that every company has an entrepreneurial passion that drives it and a story that defines it. We deliver unconventional results through our unique ability to tell each client's story and drive relentless execution because of the…

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  • May 2019 Advised Remar, Inc in its sale to Fidelitone
  • Jan 2019 Advised Village Real Estate Services in its sale to Evergreen Real Estate
  • May 2018 Advised IT Works in its sale to Cayuse
  • Jun 2017 Advised Carolina Stone Products in its sale to Private Investor Group
Empire Business Solutions is a small to mid-market M&A firm offering a full line of services through our own licensed professionals and affiliate firms across the U.S. and Internationally. Our goal is the successful sale or acquisition of privately-held businesses with transaction values of up to $50 million. Buying or selling a privately-held business can be a daunting task. Our goal is a make the process easier for you to arrive at a successful conclusion by doing the following;   Maintaining strict confidentiality Preparing your company for market Develop a marketing plan tailored to…

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  • Feb 2015 Advised Crown Ind in its sale to Eventide Management Partners
  • Feb 2015 Advised Crown Industries in its sale to Eventide Management Partners
  • Jun 2013 Advised Pastorello Construction in its sale to Kosakura/Mark Bradley
  • May 2013 Advised Golden Goose Trading Co in its sale to Our Angel's Blessing, Inc

Sloan Capital

6 Total Closed Deals
With more than 30 years of investment banking and private equity experience, Texas-based Sloan Capital has been involved in a multitude of complex sell-side, buy-side and capital-raise transactions in diverse industries.

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  • Jul 2024 Advised QX Global Group in its sale to Long Ridge Private Equity
  • Feb 2024 Advised AC Horn in its sale to Probat
  • Jul 2014 Advised Otis Eastern Pipeline Services in its sale to Argonaut Private Equity
  • May 2014 Advised Lone Star Tank Rental & KHM in its sale to General Finance
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 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
  • Sep 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
  • Dec 2022 Advised Project Vega in its sale to Confidential Company
  • Mar 2022 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
If you are looking to buy, sell, expand, consolidate, or simply need to understand your options and their effects, we can help. No matter your current business model, structure or financial condition, there are actions that you should and could be taking now. As an aspect of strategic management or investments, our team at Groce, Rose & Moore will assist you in selling - acquiring - growing - downsizing - understanding your company's value, changing the nature of your business, competitive position and more. We not only have the knowledge and experience to get things done, but understand…

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  • Dec 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
  • Dec 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
  • Dec 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
  • Dec 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
Mr. Whorf is a founder of New England Business Exchange. John has completed more than 100 transactions and related engagements globally for both private and publicly traded companies aggregating over $1 billion in transaction value.

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  • Jul 2023 Advised NM Beale, Inc in its sale to Steris Corporation
  • Dec 2022 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
  • Oct 2014 Advised Onaroo Brands in its sale to Patch Products
  • Dec 2002 Advised Commonwealth Sprague Capacitor, Power Systems Division in its sale to Eaton Corp
STS Capital Partners is a global sell-side M&A firm like no other. They are expert guides for entrepreneurial business owners on the journey to achieving an Extraordinary Exit™. By helping clients sell their businesses strategically to the people that buy strategically, STS is able to achieve maximum financial valuation, create legacy potential, and realize true potential value. STS’ services include divestitures, mergers, acquisitions, strategic consulting, and financial advisory for mid-market private businesses. Their extensive global relationships, world-class team, and proven deal…

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  • May 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
  • Jan 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
  • Jul 2022 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
  • Jul 2022 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
Ocean Bridge Capital focuses on midmarket mergers, acquisitions, disposals, and capital raising, designing and executing transactions largely between $5 to over $100 million in enterprise value.As an independent boutique advisory firm, OBC provides completely objective and pragmatic advice on strategic options for our clients.

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  • Jul 2023 Acquired trebor rx corp
  • Jul 2023 Acquired Webware.io
  • Jul 2023 Acquired Net Dynamic
  • Jul 2023 Acquired Battlbox

Acquivest Financial

3 Total Closed Deals
ACQUIVEST Financial Group is a boutique mergers & acquisitions advisory firm, catering to businesses with annual revenues from $1M to $150M.Specialties: mergers & acquisitions, valuation services, sell-side and buy-side engagements

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  • Aug 2019 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
  • Aug 2019 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
  • Oct 2018 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
Growthland, formerly known as Aspen Grove Investments, provides services to sellers, buyers and owners of private businesses. We have led many strategic initiatives related to the establishment, growth and development of multiple businesses throughout the US. We have s a strong track record in acquisitions and divestitures, negotiating, financial management, strategic planning and legal and regulatory relations. Having worked with individual business owners as well as corporate acquisitions and divestitures we understand the special considerations of corporations, individuals and families…

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  • Dec 2021 Advised Midwest Meter in its sale to FEI, Inc
  • Dec 2020 Advised Dejong Greenhouses in its sale to Dan & Jerry's Greenhouse
  • Dec 2017 Advised Connectronics in its sale to Emerson
First Boca Associates, Inc. (FBA) is a mid-market merger and acquisition niche specialist. FBA maintains relationships with a global network of well-funded buyers and investors primarily focused on the acquisition, merger, or recapitalization of all or part of mid-market, US-based companies (revenue over $10 million or EBITDA over $2 million).FBA has spent the past 20 years establishing relationships with a broad spectrum of qualified investors, including private equity and institutional funds, strategic investors, and family offices. We are in active daily communication with buyers regarding…

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  • May 2015 Advised Manufacturer of Heavy Industry Replacement Parts in its sale to Private Equity Firm
  • Sep 2014 Advised Large Multi=Service Provider to Oil and Gas Industry in its sale to Private Equity Firm
  • Sep 2014 Advised Manufacturing Company Specializing in Tank Batteries in its sale to Private Equity Industry Consolidatior
Mergers and Acquisitions - Management Buyouts/Succession - Divestitures - Financing

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  • Apr 2012 Advised EcoFluid on an investment from N/A
  • Nov 2007 Invested in Shanahan's
  • Nov 2007 Advised Shanahan's on an investment from Banyan Capital Partners

Phoenix Affiliates

3 Total Closed Deals
Phoenix Affiliates offers clients comprehensive buying, selling, acquisition, valuation services and strategic services. Phoenix Affiliates continues to be a pioneer in developing additional business services with its Merger and Acquisition division. Our website attracts buyers from all over the world, allowing sellers to market their businesses on a global scale. It also has developed relationships with various niche SBA lenders for financing.Phoenix Affiliates belongs to the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA), the Midwest Business Brokers and Intermediaries (MBBI), Mergers &…

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  • Jun 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
  • Jun 2023 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company
  • Dec 2021 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Firms in the Investment Banking & Brokerage 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 Investment Banking & Brokerage M&A Advisory Firms?

Based on activity on Axial’s M&A platform, the core revenue range for Investment Banking & Brokerage M&A Advisory Firms is $3M-$13M, 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 Financial Services experience when evaluating M&A Advisory Firms?

Relevant Financial Services 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 296 firms included in this directory provide a starting point for identifying firms with relevant experience and activity in Financial Services.

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

Not necessarily. Many firms are active across multiple industries, so inclusion in the Investment Banking & Brokerage M&A Advisory Firms directory reflects relevant experience or activity in Financial Services, 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 Financial Services?

When comparing M&A Advisory Firms with experience in Financial Services, consider factors such as size range, geographic reach, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 296 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

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


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