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30 years of dealmaking success means we are always seeking and utilizing the best resources. We engage support through a solid back office and 3rd party advisors for all phases of transactions from valuations to marketing and operations which all help us to get to the closing table with satisfied clients.

Principal – ABI
M&A Business Advisors - Managing Partner
Amy Cole, MBA, CM&AP, M&AMI, LCBB, CBI

Amy serves as a trusted M&A Advisor and Certified Business Broker to business owners, sellers and buyers. Her progressive background includes Vice President roles in marketing, sales and operations with venture backed start-ups, mid-market firms and public companies as well as the ownership of her own consulting practice. With diverse industry experience including high tech, manufacturing, distribution, business services, retail and advertising, Ms. Cole has led teams through multiple acquisitions, recapitalizations and IPOs. Prior to joining ABI as a principal owner, Amy managed the East Bay region for Sunbelt Business Brokers, one of the largest networks of highly trained brokers in the US. Ms. Cole&rs…

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GCF - Appraiser
Darren Mize, ASA

Darren is an Accredited Senior Appraiser of the American Society of Appraisers in Business Valuation with over 20 years of expertise. He specializes in valuations for small to mid-market M&A candidates as well as SBA approval and legal needs. Darren serves as a Partner and Manager at GCF Valuation, a leading, privately-owned, independent financial advisory firm specializing in business valuations, fairness opinions and litigation support. As an affiliate of ABI for over 10 years, the team’s expertise is often utilized to provide in-depth research and comprehensive, high quality reports for buy/sell transactions of privately-held companies. Mr. Mize holds a BA degree in Performance Management from F…

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Walker Advisory Services, Business Transaction CPA
Monty Walker

Monty W. Walker is a Certified Public Accountant with a diversity of experience in the private closely-held business arena. Monty supports Entrepreneurial Clients throughout the country. He is an extremely innovative advisor in the Business Transfer Industry providing support to Small Business Owners in the areas of Business Transactions, Business Structuring & Design, Business Tax Planning and Business Exit Planning. Monty has a comprehensive business background spanning over 26 years which includes experience in both startups and established entities. Monty spent a significant portion of career as an industry CFO in the private sector and he has owned and operated several of his own businesses.

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M&A Business Advisors - Managing Partner
Matt Coletta, CBB, CBI, M&AMI

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 t…

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