Top Retail M&A Advisory Firms

Generational Group

14 Closed Deals via Axial 768 Total Closed Deals

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About Generational Equity Generational Equity, Generational Capital Markets (member FINRA/SIPC), Generational Wealth Advisors, Generational Consulting Group, and DealForce are part of the Generational Group, which is headquartered in Dallas and is one of the leading M&A advisory firms in North America. With over 250 professionals located throughout North America, the companies help business owners release the wealth of their business by providing growth consulting, merger, acquisition, and wealth management services. Their six-step approach features strategic and tactical growth…

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• Apr 2026 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Jan 2026 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Jan 2026 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Dec 2025 Advised Kepco, Inc. in its sale to High Performance Metal Finishing

Vista Business Group

4 Closed Deals via Axial 47 Total Closed Deals

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Vista Business Group is a leading mergers and acquisitions firm that specializes in connecting buyers and sellers of businesses in a confidential manner. Based in Kansas, we operate nationally, leveraging our extensive banking experience and in-depth knowledge of financing to provide a seamless transaction process for both parties involved. We are proud to have been ranked #16 on Axial's "Top 25 Investment Banks of 2022" list, further demonstrating our commitment to excellence in the industry.

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• Dec 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Aug 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Jun 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Apr 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company

A Neumann Associates, LLC

3 Closed Deals via Axial 44 Total Closed Deals

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A Neumann & Associates, LLC - Middle Market M&A ProfessionalsA Neumann & Associates, LLC is a professional mergers & acquisitions advisory firm headquartered in New Jersey that has assisted business owners and buyers in the business valuation and business transfer process nationwide through its affiliation for the past 30 years. With an A+ Better Business Bureau Rating for 18+ years in a row, and over 5,000 business valuations performed through its affiliations, the company maintains its corporate offices in Atlantic Highlands, NJ approximately 45 minutes south of New York…

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• Jul 2026 Advised Heavy Construction Company (Paving/Concrete) in its sale to Private Investor
• Jul 2026 Advised Drug Testing Services Company in its sale to Private Investor
• Jul 2026 Advised Home Remodeling Contractor in its sale to Focal Point Global LLC
• Jun 2026 Advised Heavy Civil Construction Company in its sale to Essential Holdings LLC

Kratos Capital

3 Closed Deals via Axial 34 Total Closed Deals

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After a decade, we’re proud to say that Kratos Capital. — ensuring that the same values, character and commitment to our clients still guide everything we do. Because we only answer to our clients, we’re free to focus on building long-term relationships and long-term value. Our investment bankers draw on the Kratos Capital way of nurturing enduring relationships, providing unvarnished advice and leveraging our principal mentality. We work with clients of all sizes in many industries in all parts of the country including South America and Canada. For middle market companies who wish to…

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• Sep 2024 Advised Weldon Contractors in its sale to Broadwing Capital
• Sep 2024 Advised MDS Global IT in its sale to HIG Capital / GDT
• May 2024 Advised Palmetto Plumbing Co of Hialeah inc in its sale to Ascension Property Services
• Aug 2023 Advised Premium in its sale to Emerson

BCC Advisers

3 Closed Deals via Axial 10 Total Closed Deals

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BCC Advisers specializes in merger & acquisition consulting, business valuation and litigation support services, providing personalized solutions to privately-held businesses. For nearly three decades we have provided consultation to thousands of clients in a broad range of industries. We are a valued adviser in ESOP and merger and acquisition transactions, and provide independent analyses for business valuation and litigation support assignments.

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• Nov 2023 Advised Armor Equipment in its sale to MH Equipment Company
• Nov 2023 Advised Armor Equipment in its sale to MH Equipment
• Oct 2023 Advised Mid iowa Solid waste equipment Co in its sale to MH Equipment
• Aug 2023 Advised Centro Incorporated in its sale to Tank Holding Corp

Corum Group

2 Closed Deals via Axial 212 Total Closed Deals

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Corum Group Ltd. is the global leader in merger and acquisition services, specializing in serving software and information technology companies worldwide.For 37 years, Corum has created the standard for success. With offices across the globe, Corum has completed over 500 transactions with over $20 billion in wealth created. Corum is also the leading industry educator with its popular conferences and publishes the most widely distributed software M&A research.Corum’s principals are highly experienced former tech CEOs, who are supported by the industry’s leading researchers, writers, and…

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• Jul 2026 Advised retailmediatools in its sale to Zeta Display
• Apr 2026 Advised Tamarack in its sale to Liventus
• Mar 2026 Advised RealEstateAPI in its sale to Beacon Software
• Feb 2026 Advised Twikey in its sale to Smile Sail

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Eisen Fox & Company

2 Closed Deals via Axial 20 Total Closed Deals

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Eisen Fox is a Milwaukee-based investment bank devoted exclusively to providing expert M&A advisory services to clients engaged in business sales, divestitures and acquisitions. Our deals typically involve companies with $10 to $100 million in revenue.

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• Aug 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• May 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Mar 2024 Advised PRG - POP Displays in its sale to Yunker Industries
• Mar 2024 Advised Midwest Overhead Crane Corp in its sale to Confidential Company

IBG / Fox & Fin

2 Closed Deals via Axial 15 Total Closed Deals

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Fox & Fin Financial Group dba IBG/Fox & Fin is a nationally respected, award winning leader in business sales and acquisitions of privately held middle-market companies. We assist business owners in valuing and selling their companies at the appropriate time, for maximum value.We exist to bring "best of the best" merger and acquisitions skills and knowledge to company owners when they are ready to sell a business, or make an acquisition. Our firm is of distinctive character and shared values, defined by commitments to deliver business owners excellence in M&A services. IBG serves business…

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• Sep 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Aug 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Mar 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• May 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company

Alden Advisors

2 Closed Deals via Axial 14 Total Closed Deals

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Alden Advisors is a boutique, investment banking firm that recognizes the hidden value of all client assets, both tangible and intangible. By focusing on the Core IP Experience™, our team helps businesses break through the Entrepreneurial Plateau and extract maximum value. https://vimeo.com/168280049We work with shareholders, executives at all levels including C-Suite executives, corporate development professionals, and private equity firms in a range of services, including:Sale or divestitureAcquisition or investmentDue diligenceRestructuringScenario planningSpecial projects or committee…

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• Dec 2025 Advised DataMaster, a Class Valuation Co in its sale to Deckspire
• Jul 2024 Advised Sentient Science in its sale to Radical Possibilities
• Aug 2023 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Buyer
• Jul 2023 Advised Tritium Partners in its sale to TEZ

PivotPoint Company

2 Closed Deals via Axial 3 Total Closed Deals

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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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• Jul 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• May 2022 Advised Homan Lumber on an investment from Great Lakes Forest Products
• Nov 2021 Advised Paramount Plastics on an investment from Empowered Ventures

ACT Capital Advisors

1 Closed Deal via Axial 99 Total Closed Deals

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We Sell Your Business to Empower Your Dreams. ACT Capital Advisors has been helping owners sell their businesses since 1986. Through hundreds of transactions, we’ve developed a strategic process that’s highly effective in closing deals. Unlike other M&A companies that hand you off to various specialists throughout the stages of a sale, you’ll work with one team at ACT, a group of hand-selected individuals familiar with your industry. They’ll be with you from start to finish, working toward your goals and looking out for your best interests.

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• Feb 2026 Advised Green Clean Commercial in its sale to SoftBank Robotics America
• Feb 2026 Advised J.E. McAmis, Inc. in its sale to Orion Group Holdings, Inc.
• Dec 2025 Advised Key Trucking, Inc. in its sale to Estes Logistics
• Aug 2025 Advised Derotic Emergency Equipment in its sale to Speedway, Inc. (dba Amerit Fleet Services)

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

Business Transition Strategies

1 Closed Deal via Axial 39 Total Closed Deals

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Business Transition Strategies is an M&A Advisory firm that focuses on helping owners and businesses into their next chapter. In most cases this means selling so the owner can retire or shift gears with a new enterprise. In other cases, it means growing through acquisition. In this case, owners expand their business and make it more attractive for a sale down the road. We offer both services.Privately owned businesses are a fundamental part of the economy and account for a vast majority of job creation. Their preservation is our passion. The focus of the BTS team is working with companies…

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• Apr 2026 Advised B&A Company in its sale to Talon Precision
• Feb 2025 Advised Highland Park Market of Coventry in its sale to DPM Retail, Inc.
• Feb 2025 Advised Arcomm Communications Corp in its sale to Confidential Company
• Jul 2024 Advised Aqua Tech in its sale to East Coast Outdoors

CRI M&A Advisors

1 Closed Deal via Axial 31 Total Closed Deals

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CRI M&A Advisors, LLC is a mergers and acquisitions focused investment banking firm providing solutions to companies that are:lower-middle market, andtypically generating between $10 million and $250 million in annual salesWe have experience across a broad range of industries including manufacturing, agriculture, healthcare, business services, and energy services, but our clients often hail from other niches, as well. Our entire business model is built around providing real solutions to business owners and executives. That means we do things a little differently than many other investment…

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• Dec 2025 Advised Preferred Fence & Deck in its sale to Hartbrook Development
• Dec 2025 Advised M&J Steel in its sale to Republic Strategic Investments
• Jul 2024 Advised Quality Air in its sale to HVAC Ventures
• Jun 2024 Advised Mechanical Concepts in its sale to Tuckerman Capital

Stump & Company

1 Closed Deal via Axial 26 Total Closed Deals

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We are a boutique investment bank that offers sell-side M&A advisory services. Our legacy is in the global furniture, furnishings, and home decor industry. Based in North Carolina, we have multi-generational experience in the industry and completed over 400 transactions in the space. In particular, we on companies within the Residential, Office/Contract, Hospitality, and E-Commerce (B2B and DTC) sectors. Our clients are retailers (in store or online), distributors, and manufacturers across a broad range of furniture and home goods products. More recently we have built out expertise in the…

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• Jun 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Jun 2025 Advised Ladco Inc. in its sale to Cascata Capital
• Nov 2023 Advised Noble House in its sale to GigaCloud Technology Inc
• Aug 2023 Advised Handy Living in its sale to Alto Systems

Caber Hill Advisors

1 Closed Deal via Axial 21 Total Closed Deals

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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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• Nov 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Aug 2025 Advised CLC in its sale to Confidential Company
• Jan 2025 Advised Gavel in its sale to One10
• Sep 2024 Advised ASD on an investment from N3 Capital

Gleason Advisors

1 Closed Deal via Axial 20 Total Closed Deals

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When closely held, private companies have a need for financial advice – in seeking a liquidity event or when capital needs to be raised, for example – Gleason Advisors acts as a trusted partner to business owners and management. We provide valuable financial and strategic advice throughout the business life cycle.Our service offering at Gleason Advisors allows us to work with businesses facing a wide range of issues and financial challenges. These situations often call on us to leverage our symbiotic relationship with the services of Gleason Experts, where we have deep expertise in…

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• Jan 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Aug 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Jun 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Apr 2024 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company

Exit Strategies Group, Inc.

1 Closed Deal via Axial 16 Total Closed Deals

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Exit Strategies Group provides quality sell-side M&A advisory and business valuation services for $5-100 million revenue closely-held companies, in several industries.If you are looking for a professional M&A Advisor, Investment Banker or Deal Maker to help sell your company and optimize your results, we invite you to contact us for a confidential discussion. We also provide independent business valuation services for M&A, MBO, ESOP, Buy-Sell, tax and other purposes.

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• Dec 2025 Advised TES + Airflotek in its sale to Cleanova
• May 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Dec 2024 Advised Westar Marine in its sale to Individual Investors
• Aug 2024 Advised Afinieol IT Consulting in its sale to Intelligent Technical Solutions

Consensus Advisors LLC

1 Closed Deal via Axial 13 Total Closed Deals

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Consensus has broad experience advising retail and consumer products companies undergoing significant transformations to their business models. Our professionals have decades of relevant industry experience representing and advising companies, entrepreneurs, investors, creditors and lenders in financial and brand equity transactions.

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• Aug 2023 Advised Moda Operandi in its sale to Investor Group
• Aug 2023 Advised Concept Agritek on an investment from Lineage Capital
• Aug 2023 Advised Annie Selke in its sale to Francisco Partners
• Jun 2023 Advised LTD Commodities in its sale to ASC Brands, LLC

True North M&A

1 Closed Deal via Axial 12 Total Closed Deals

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From selling to buying and everything in between, True North M&A offers a wide array of Advisory services to enhance your goals, your value, and your life. Whether Buying or Selling, we can likely help:- Business Sales- Valuations- Value Building / Coaching- Succession Planning & Exit Strategies- Acquisition Financing

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• Jan 2026 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Jan 2026 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Sep 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company
• Jul 2025 Advised Confidential Company in its sale to Confidential Company