Matt Coletta

Matt Coletta is the Managing Partner / Co-Founder of M&A Business Advisors, a full-service Business Brokerage and M&A Advisory Firm and The Leader in Business Sales & Acquisitions. Matt has over 25 years of industry experience representing Sellers and Buyers in the CONFIDENTIAL sale of privately owned Businesses in a wide range of industries including Manufacturing, Distribution, Service, E- Commerce, Technology, Software, Health Care, Construction, Automotive, Food & Beverage Related Businesses as well as other industries. Each Seller and Buyer receives the same personalized, quality service from Matt no matter how large or small. Matt is considered one of the most “Active Deal Makers” in California and is consistently in the top 10% industry wide. Additionally, Matt holds 3 prestigious designations – the Lifetime CBI, CBB and M&AMI. There are only a handful of advisors in the industry that hold and maintain all 3 designations. This shows a firm commitment from Matt that he is committed to maintaining the highest level of professionalism possible. Matt has earned the confidence and respect of both Sellers and Buyers he has represented as well has his fellow colleagues in the industry.

Matt has been a licensed California Broker since 1989 and his credentials include a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Finance and a Designation Degree in Real Estate Development from SDSU & UCLA. Additionally, Matt has earned the designation of Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) from the International Business Brokers Association. The CBI designation is granted to a select group of individuals who are seasoned in the industry, have completed over 68 hours of course work including financial analysis, pricing/valuation, legal and tax implications related to the sale or purchase of a business and have passed a comprehensive exam. With this designation, comes the guarantee that you will be working with an individual who is specifically trained and has met all the requirements to be a professional and knowledgeable intermediary. In 2017, the IBBA awarded Matt Coletta the Lifetime CBI Designation. To date, there are less than 60 internationally awarded Lifetime CBI Designations. In addition, the IBBA awarded Matt Coletta the Chairman’s Circle Award for being a Top Producer and influencer in the industry.

Matt is also a Certified Business Broker (CBB) thru the California Association of Business Brokers (CABB) and has served on the CABB Board of Directors since 2013. He also previously served as the President of CABB and currently serves on the Executive Committee. Matt currently chairs two committees and is an instructor, teaching the California Association of Business Broker’s re-certification course for the Certified Business Broker (CBB) designation.

Additional, Matt has earned the Merger & Acquisition Master Intermediary (M&AMI) from M&A Source. The M&A Source is the world’s largest international organization of experienced, dedicated merger and acquisition intermediaries representing the middle market. The Merger & Acquisition Master Intermediary designation is awarded to intermediaries who have proven professional excellence through verified transaction experience, education and peer review.