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Top Los Angeles M&A Advisory Firms

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Los Angeles M&A Advisory Firms

65

Active Firms

62

TTM Deal Flow

$3M-$11M

Core Revenue Range

$500K-$3M

Core EBITDA Range

Top Sectors by Activity

Industrials 56%
Technology 16%
Consumer Goods 10%
Business Services 5%
Energy & Renewables 3%

Key Attributes

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

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Meritage Partners, Inc.

1 Closed Deal via Axial 43 Total Closed Deals
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Meritage Partners ("Meritage") is a multifaceted advisory firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions, capital advisory, and strategic exit planning, with a focus on the low to mid markets. Our exceptional team boasts a wide range of expertise from entrepreneurs, investment banking, corporate finance, private equity, law, and accounting, collectively amassing over 130 years of experience. With deep-rooted backgrounds in private equity, encompassing roles as investors and trusted advisors, we have actively contributed to transactions exceeding $2 billion in enterprise value.This wealth of…

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  • Mar 2026 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
  • Feb 2026 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
  • Jan 2026 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
  • Aug 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company

Solomons Advisors

1 Closed Deal via Axial 3 Total Closed Deals
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Julian Solomons, Managing PartnerMr. Solomons was the Number One Intermediary Nationwide for five of eight years when he was with the VR Brokerage Group!Born London, England - Graduated Westminster University, London with a degree in Economics, Law and Accounting - (similar to an MBA)Since the late sixties had executive roles with several multi-national public companies (including a subsidiary of WR Grace, NY) in the sales/marketing function in the UK prior to partnering and building a multi-million dollar revenue engineering/electroplating company in London.Immigrated to the US in 1981. …

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  • Aug 2017 Advised Undisclosed in its sale to Timepiece Capital
  • Nov 2014 Advised ProArmor in its sale to Polaris Industires
  • Jan 2013 Advised Martinic Engineering Inc in its sale to TriMas Corporation

Pasadena Private

1 Closed Deal via Axial 2 Total Closed Deals
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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…

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  • Aug 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
  • Nov 2023 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Buyer

Sandfox Advisors

1 Closed Deal via Axial 2 Total Closed Deals
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Sandfox provides high impact strategic and financial advice to owners and boards of established and emerging companies on matters crucial to their growth and success. Our team has decades of collective experience working for prominent global investment banks and we strive to bring that same level of capital markets insight and flawless execution to our clients.​Sandfox advises clients on mergers, acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, divestitures, recapitalizations, capital structure optimization, and capital raising alternatives. Our investment bankers combine seasoned transaction expertise…

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  • Jul 2026 Advised AutoBodyNow in its sale to Rannerdale Capital LLC
  • Nov 2022 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

Keystone Capital Markets

94 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
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Keystone Capital is a leading Southern California based Investment Bank that provides sophisticated M&A and financial advisory services to middle-market businesses. We offer our clients the expertise and capabilities of a large Wall Street Investment Bank coupled with the energy and attention of a smaller, more entrepreneurial firm. We believe investment banking is about relationships and results, and we rely upon our extensive experience to extract maximum value for our clients. Our philosophy emphasizes lasting, value added relationships, and is founded on an approach that delivers:…

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  • Apr 2026 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
  • Nov 2025 Advised Fabricast, Inc. in its sale to United Equipment Accessories (UEA)
  • Jun 2025 Advised Healthcare Cost Solutions in its sale to Coker
  • Apr 2025 Advised Desco Manufacturing Company, Inc. in its sale to ShoreView

Plethora Businesses

44 Total Closed Deals
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Plethora Businesses is a leading M&A firm specializing in business sales, mergers, acquisitions and valuations for privately owned businesses.

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  • Jan 2026 Advised SVM Machining, Inc in its sale to Confidential Company
  • Aug 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
  • Apr 2025 Advised Ferralloy, Inc. in its sale to EQI
  • Nov 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company

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Janas Associates

15 Total Closed Deals
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Trusted FINRA Registered M&A Advisors with more than 30 years of experience helping Middle Market business owners navigate and negotiate the constantly changing M&A markets across all industries.Janas has a closure history of over 80% of our mandates. Our Client Engagements range from a few months to several years depending upon the objective and the Client's need.

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  • Dec 2025 Advised McCormix. Oil in its sale to JB Dewar
  • Jun 2025 Advised Southern Classic Foods in its sale to Trillium Foods
  • Aug 2023 Advised SHER in its sale to William Prym Holding Gmbh
  • Aug 2023 Advised TORO in its sale to RainMaster

Book Advisors LLC

12 Total Closed Deals
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Book Advisors LLC is a leading intermediary in consumer book publishing and adjacent markets. Founded in 2016 by David Lamb and Susan Reich, Book Advisors has closed two dozen deals in trade publishing, primarily representing sellers.

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  • Feb 2026 Advised SEVEN SEAS ENTERTAINMENT in its sale to Media Do International
  • Jan 2026 Advised THAMES & HUDSON LIMITED Textbook Program in its sale to W. W. Norton & Co.
  • Sep 2025 Advised QUIRK BOOKS in its sale to Andrews McMeel Universal
  • Apr 2025 Advised WATERFORD PRESS in its sale to Globe Pequot Press

Peregrine Advisors

11 Total Closed Deals
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As experienced M&A advisors, we have a robust network of acquirers, access to proprietary opportunities, and a well-rounded understanding of the complexities of each individual transaction. Our services include sell-side advisory, buy-side origination, and company evaluations.We have experience in following sectors: trade services - HVAC, plumbing & electrical, manufacturing, distribution, consumer products, healthcare, logistics.

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  • Dec 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
  • Jul 2023 Advised Commercial Refrigeration Specialists in its sale to Confidential Company
  • Jul 2023 Advised California Benefit Planners in its sale to Confidential Company
  • Jul 2023 Advised Desert Gold Food Company in its sale to Confidential Company

Growthink Capital

10 Total Closed Deals
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Growthink Capital specializes in leading and executing M&A and divestiture transactions for dynamic businesses across a wide host of industries and fundraising for emerging technology companies. Our team of professionals has worked on hundreds of transactions with an aggregate size of over $10B. We have a strong track record of getting deals done in the challenging lower middle market.

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  • Aug 2023 Advised Spinn on an investment from Anonymous Company
  • Aug 2023 Advised Whisha on an investment from Caldera River Partners
  • Aug 2023 Advised Swiss Dental Services on an investment from Anonymous Company
  • May 2023 Advised Los Altos Foods in its sale to Sigma Alimentos, S.A. de C.V.

Embarc Advisors

8 Total Closed Deals Actively Sourcing Deals
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We are disruptive M&A Advisory firm founded by ex-Goldman Sachs, ex-McKinsey M&A professional. Goal is to bring Goldman, McKinsey level services to the middle market. We doubled in size in 2023, one of the worst M&A markets in the recent decade. Here is what makes us different Embarc has a unique model that bills hourly like a law firm with no success fee. This aligns our incentives better with sellers. It also allows us to deliver high-quality, high-touch services to a select number of deals without chasing ten deals at the same time. It also means that the overall cost will be much lower…

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  • Feb 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
  • Jul 2024 Advised Embarc Advisors in its sale to Confidential Company
  • May 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
  • Aug 2023 Advised Strata Consulting in its sale to Blue Ally

A.J. Baron Capital

3 Total Closed Deals
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A.J. Baron Capital is an M&A Advisory firm. We have combined the best of investment banking and strategic consulting to bridge the market’s need for high value-added services in the emerging growth and middle market segment e.g. Business Valuation, Private Placement Services, and Sell-Side and Buy-Side Advisory Services.

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  • Oct 2014 Advised Monroe Partners, Inc. in its sale to A Private Operator
  • Jan 2014 Advised Venice Management Group, Inc. in its sale to A Private Operator
  • Sep 2013 Advised Katherine Street Enterprises in its sale to Collective Investments, LLC

Diamond Capital Advisors

1 Total Closed Deal
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Diamond Capital Advisors is a team of experienced professionals, all former business owners who have successfully run and then sold their own businesses, who are now dedicated to achieving the highest possible value for our clients.We increase personal and corporate wealth through mergers, acquisitions, and raising capital at the most favorable terms possible. We act as your bridge, translating the words and process of the capital markets to that of normal, everyday business language.We manage the entire transaction process so you don’t have to worry about it. We drive value by…

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  • Feb 2019 Advised Confidential Company on an investment from Confidential Company

Aspen Mergers & Acquisitions

1 Total Closed Deal
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Based upon 80 years of aggregate deal making experience, Aspen's staff is of unparalleled expertise. We strongly believe in providing the utmost privacy and confidentiality in all facets of the transaction process.Aspen differentiates itself through a strong history of being able to identify and capitalize on a company's hidden value. Aspen has offices in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Vail & Boston maintaining relationships with domestic and international buyers. The firm and all professionals are fully licensed to handle business transactions under Federal and State laws.

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  • Dec 2013 Advised None on an investment from none

National Business Brokerage, Inc

1 Total Closed Deal
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National Business Appraisers, Inc. (NBA) provides Business Valuations and Asset Appraisals that meet the highest standards of USPAP (the Uniform Standard of Professional Appraisal Practice) from the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) and the standards of NACVA (National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts) as well as that of the AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants) SSVS1 (Statement on Standards for Valuation Services). Our Asset Appraisals and Business Valuations meet the scrutiny of attorneys, accountants, banks and their clients, courts and the IRS…

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  • Jun 2014 Advised Animal Reproductive Systems, Inc. on an investment from Doug Thistlethwaite

Valcor Advisors

1 Total Closed Deal
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Whether you’re a business owner or an investor, the decision to sell or buy a business is one of the most significant decisions you’ll make. Choosing the right advisor is equally critical to ensure you achieve your goals. VALCOR Advisors provides unparalleled expertise and guidance to help business owners and investors navigate this complex and transformative process.Our experienced professionals bring decades of industry insight and technical expertise to sell-side and buy-side transactions, offering financial creativity, advanced analytical skills, and sound tactical advice. With deep…

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  • Aug 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company

Idea Tree Advisory

1 Total Closed Deal
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At Idea Tree Advisory, we know that you have poured everything into building your business. And whether it’s now or sometime in the future, you want to create financial freedom and relieve yourself of the burden of your day to day responsibilities. In order to do that, you’ll need to sell all or part of your business to the right partner at the right time, for the right price. The problem is that mergers and acquisitions are not in your wheelhouse which can leave you feeling overwhelmed and unsure of how to proceed to achieve the best outcome.We believe that every business owner ought to…

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  • Jun 2024 Advised TSH in its sale to HPM

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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This member has no reported closed transactions.

Riverbrook Capital

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Riverbrook Capital is an investment banking firm dedicated to delivering superior financial outcomes to our corporate and entrepreneur clients. We offer a wide range of financial advisory and transaction services, all of which have the following common elements:Strategies for maximizing value.We help our clients identify the best strategy for maximizing shareholder value. This may involve pursuing a transaction right away, or may involve pursuing an operational/financial plan that moves toward a superior financial outcome over a longer period of time.We help our clients understand the time,…

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

KEG Financial

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Kendall McKnight is fluent in the field of Commercial Financing, Financial Strategy, and Business Funding. He works with clients to enhance their knowledge on financing trends to help companies raise the needed funds to grow their business. Kendall McKnight has the exceptional ability to think creatively and uniquely based on the client’s specific situation. 𝑲𝒆𝒚 𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒕𝒉𝒔: Coaching, Consulting, Leadership Development, Business Development, Sales, Operations Management, Management, Transportation, Hospitality, Sports & Entertainment, Real Estate,…

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This member has no reported closed transactions.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Firms in the Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles M&A Advisory Firms?

Based on activity on Axial’s M&A platform, the core revenue range for Los Angeles M&A Advisory Firms is $3M-$11M, 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?

Not necessarily. A firm’s location does not always define its geographic reach. Many M&A Advisory Firms based in Los Angeles are active across multiple regions, while firms based elsewhere may also participate in the Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?

When comparing M&A Advisory Firms in Los Angeles, consider factors such as sector focus, size range, and recent transaction activity. These characteristics vary across the 65 firms included in the directory and can help identify firms that align with your needs.

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

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