BUSINESS BROKERS

From left: Rick Shapiro, president and CEO; Steve Ferber, senior M&A advisor. ©2021 DuaneDarling.com

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THE WHEATLEY GROUP

14358 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., #1, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 480-477-6302 · thewheatleygroup.com Year Est: 1992 AZ Staff: 5 Principal(s): Rick Shapiro, president and CEO

The Wheatley Group provides cutting-edge, valueadded Merger & Acquisition services, leading the process to deliver maximum value for its clients, in diversified industry sectors. Navigating the many issues strewn throughout the transaction landscape requires significant, time-tested experience, and a sophisticated level of expertise. Professionalism, integrity, negotiating prowess, nuanced advisory skills, and a goaloriented focus, are ingrained in the Wheatley Group’s client-centric methodology. The Wheatley Group’s professionals continually advise clientele, strategically, from their first meeting to closing, confidentially, to optimize and enhance exit-strategy outcomes.

STRENGTH OF STAFF: “Our staff’s unrivaled depth and breadth of experience resulting in innumerable successful results, has been manifested and recognized by the many awards for outstanding performance and achievements its professionals have received. In brief, our business and transaction savvy coupled with unparalleled know-how, makes our clients very happy.” last year 2

307 N. Gateway Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85008 602-248-8700 · dinancompany.com Year Est: 1998 AZ Staff: 50 Principal(s): Michael A. Dinan, John G. Kelly Specialty: M&A transactions with companies valued between $25 million to $500 million; represents buyers and sellers internationally

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Business Brokers of Arizona

8700 E. Via de Ventura, #200, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 480-607-4430 · bbaz.com Year Est: 2009 AZ Staff: 6 Principal(s): Chuck Wimmer, owner Specialty: Provides a comprehensive, fully consultative approach for entrepreneurs buying or selling a small to medium size business

Ler’rin Enterprises

7373 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd., #200, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 602-953-2090 · lerrinent.com Year Est: 1975 AZ Staff: 2 Principal(s): Lerrin LaGrow Specialty: Main Street business brokerage up to $5 million

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Hallmark Business Consultants

4597 N. Mountain Quail Rd., Tucson, AZ 85750 520-577-5151 · hallmarkbusinessbrokers.com Year Est: 1988 AZ Staff: 3 Principal(s): Robert E. Lenhard, Michael J. Bull Specialty: 500+ businesses sold; Southern AZ’s most experienced business brokers and M&A specialists

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Premier Sales Inc.

8767 E. Via De Ventura, #100, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 480-905-9030 · premiersalesaz.com Year Est: 1983 AZ Staff: 4 Principal(s): Diane Thomas, president Specialty: Business brokerage, mergers and acquisitions, exit strategies, succession planning

West USA Realty

2355 W. Utopia Rd., #100, Phoenix, AZ 85027 602-942-4200 · westusa.com Year Est: 1986 AZ Staff: 64 Principal(s): Clint Fouts, CEO and president; Todd C. Menard, COO; Nick Weitekamp, EVP Specialty: Distribution, manufacturing, medical practices, restaurants and bars

Commercial Plus

9590 E. Ironwood Square Dr., #215, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 480-581-1000 · commercialplus.com Year Est: 1983 AZ Staff: 12 Principal(s): Jeffrey Pavone Specialty: Sales, acquisitions, finance, and site selection services

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Sunbelt Business Brokers - Phoenix

4745 N. 7th St., #102, Phoenix, AZ 85014 480-809-3199 · sunbeltnetwork.com/phoenix-az Year Est: 2003 AZ Staff: 11 Principal(s): Timothy Whipple Specialty: Business brokerage and franchise resales

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Nystrom Business Sales

20827 N. Cave Creek Rd., #106, Phoenix, AZ 85024 480-778-8350 · nystrombusinesssales.com Year Est: 1989 AZ Staff: 3 Principal(s): Dave Nystrom Specialty: Sale of small businesses covering all avenues