Brokering Associations
Associations provide helpful guidance, legal standards, and ethics to help hold counter brokers accountable during negotiated sales on behalf of our clients.
Trade associations offer helpful resources, insights, and trends.
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IBBA - International Business Brokers Association
The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) is the largest global network of business intermediary professionals. When you're ready to sell or buy a business, partnering with an experienced IBBA member ensures expert guidance through each step of the process.
AM&AA - The Alliance of M&A Advisors
The Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors® (AM&AA) is the leading global organization dedicated to serving the education and resource needs of professionals in the middle-market M&A sector. With a membership network spanning 25 countries, the AM&AA is committed to providing top-tier education, networking opportunities, and resources for members involved in domestic, international, and cross-border mergers and acquisitions.
M&A Source
The M&A Source is a community of merger and acquisition professionals, named to reflect its role as "the source" of opportunity and professional development for M&A advisors and strategic professionals focused on the lower middle market (LMM). It serves as a hub for growth, collaboration, and expertise in the M&A industry.
TABB - Texas Association of Business Brokers
Founded in 1979, TABB is the nation’s oldest business broker trade association. Its members include business brokers as well as professionals who provide essential services to sellers, buyers, and brokers—such as bankers, accountants, attorneys, financial planners, tax advisors, exit planners, insurance agents, and other business experts.
BIEF - Business Intermediary Education Foundation
In 2003, esteemed leaders from the business brokerage, intermediary, and mergers & acquisitions fields came together to establish a foundation. Each founding member had previously served as an officer and director of the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA). Their shared mission was to advance and promote these professions, fostering growth and development within the industry.
MBBI - Midwest Business Brokers & Intermediaries
The Midwest Business Brokers and Intermediaries (MBBI) is a selective network of industry leaders dedicated to facilitating the buying, funding, and selling of small and medium-sized businesses. MBBI has grown over the years into a powerhouse of business accelerators, bringing together brokers, attorneys, marketing specialists, and other experts who rapidly and effectively add value to your business endeavors through collaboration and decisive action.
IEPA - International Exit Planning Associoation
The International Exit Planning Association is the leading provider of education, consulting, and support for middle-market companies looking to create and implement effective exit strategies. Whether transitioning ownership to family, management teams, or outside buyers, the association helps business owners design comprehensive plans that ensure a smooth and successful handover to the next owner.