Nick Fares

Introduction

Who We Are
Summit Capital Advisors specializes in providing industry leading M&A advisory services to lower-middle market manufacturing, industrial, distribution, and B2B service businesses throughout the Great Lakes and Midwest regions with $1M to $100M in revenue. Summit Capital Advisors is built on the belief that owners deserve advisors who understand both the financial and operational realities of their businesses. Our team reflects that standard, with deep expertise in manufacturing, industrial services, and lower-middle market transactions.

Founder’s Story
Before I became an M&A advisor, I was a business owner, just like the clients I serve today. I’ve built, operated, and sold manufacturing and industrial companies of my own. I understand what it’s like to make tough decisions, manage people, juggle daily operations, and wonder what your business is really worth, or what your next chapter might look like.

Those experiences gave me a seat at both sides of the deal table. I led acquisitions, negotiated sales, and ultimately achieved my own successful exit learning firsthand what drives value, what buyers truly look for, what most sellers overlook, and ultimately where other M&A advisors fell short.

That journey inspired me to found Summit Capital Advisors (formerly NEO Business Advisors) where I now guide other owners of manufacturing, industrial, and B2B service companies through the same process by helping them prepare, position, and sell their companies for maximum value.

It also inspired me to write American-Made Millions: How to Unlock the True Value of Your Manufacturing Business Before Selling. This book pulls back the curtain on the business selling process with real-world case studies, proven valuation strategies, and lessons learned from dozens of successful transactions. Whether you’re still years away from an exit or starting to think seriously about it now, this is the blueprint I wish I had when I was in your shoes.