Matt Coletta, LCBB, LCBI, M&AMI

Introduction

Matt Coletta is the Co-Founder / Managing Partner of M&A Business Advisors, a full-service Business Brokerage and Lower Middle Market M&A Advisory Firm and The Leader in Business Sales & Acquisitions. Matt has over 30 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, Medical Practices Construction, Automotive, Food & Beverage Related Businesses as well as other industries. Each client receives the same personalized, quality service no matter how large or small the transaction. Matt is considered one of the most "Active Deal Makers" in the industry and is consistently in the top 10% industry-wide. Matt has earned the confidence and respect of both Sellers and Buyers he has represented as well as his fellow colleagues in the industry. Matt has been a licensed 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.

Matt is a Certified Business Broker (CBB) through the California Association of Business Brokers (CABB). Matt has been elected and has served on the CABB Board of Directors since 2013. Matt has held several positions including President, committee chair and instructor, teaching the re-certification course for the Certified Business Broker designation. In 2022, Matt was awarded the Lifetime Certified Business Broker designation by CABB. This designation is awarded to members who have satisfied specific requirements including completed transactions, education, conference attendance and number of years in the industry. Matt was also awarded the 2020 CABB Honorary Acknowledgement Award for his participation in the association and contribution to the industry.

Matt has also earned the designation of Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) from the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA). The CBI designation is granted to a select group of individuals who are seasoned in the industry, have completed certain 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 Intermediary. In 2017, the IBBA awarded Matt the Lifetime CBI Designation. In addition, the IBBA has awarded Matt the Chairman’s Circle Award and the Platinum Chairman's Circle Award for being a Top Producer and influencer in the industry.

Additionally, Matt has earned the Merger & Acquisition Master Intermediary (M&AMI) designation from M&A Source. The M&A Source is the world’s largest international organization of experienced, dedicated Merger and Acquisition Intermediaries representing the lower middle market. The Merger & Acquisition Master Intermediary (M&AMI) designation is awarded to intermediaries who have proven professional excellence through verified transaction experience, education and peer review. The M&A Source has also awarded Matt the Platinum Gold Club award for being a Top Producer in the industry. Matt has also completed course work earning the Certified Merger and Acquisition Professional designation (CM&AP) from Kennesaw State University.

These designations and time spent with the various associations show a true commitment to this every changing industry and to the many clients Matt has represented. There are only a handful of advisors in the industry that hold and equally important, maintain these designations.

Matt knows that selling or buying a business can be a complex, intimidating and time-consuming process. Selling a business involves knowledge and experience in various fields including exit planning, analyzing financial statements, valuation, managing due diligence, negotiations, financing, sale or lease of real estate and more. With over 30 years of experience, Matt is committed to making this process a smooth, fair and successful experience for all parties involved. References are available upon request. Call for a complimentary consultation and remember EXPERIENCE COUNTS! Matt can be reached at info@mabusinessadvisors.com or 818-999-9621.

Matt’s Background:

*Licensed Broker since 1989

*Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance and A Professional Designation Degree in Real Estate Development from SDSU/UCLA

*Certified Business Broker (CBB) from CABB (California Business Broker Association. In 2022, Matt was awarded the Lifetime Certified Business Broker designation by CABB. Matt was also awarded the 2020 CABB Honorary Acknowledgement award.

*Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) from IBBA (International Business Broker Association). In 2017, the IBBA awarded Matt Coletta the Lifetime CBI Designation. The IBBA has also awarded Matt several awards over the years including the Platinum Chairman's Circle Award for being a Top Producer and influencer in the industry.

*Merger & Acquisition Master Intermediary (M&AMI) from M&A Source. The M&A Source has also awarded Matt the Platinum Gold Club award multiple times for being a Top Producer in the industry.

Certified Merger and Acquisition Professional designation (CM&AP) from Kennesaw State University.

*Elected President of the California Associations of Business Brokers (CABB) and a Board of Director Member since 2013. Committee Chair and Instructor, teaching the re-certification course for the Certified Business Broker (CBB) designation.

*Author of Industry articles. Featured and quoted in several industry publications.