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Selling a family-owned or closely held business is one of the most important financial and personal decisions you’ll ever make. With CMA’s decades of experience and Wall Street rigor behind you, we help you secure the most favorable terms that reflect the true value of what you’ve built.

Because our team has owned, built, and sold businesses themselves, we understand what’s at stake when it’s your life’s work on the line.

We act as trusted advisors in M&A situations, bringing both financial discipline and an owner’s perspective — and we work tirelessly to close the right deal with the right buyer at the right price.

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We provide high-touch, partner-level service, quarterbacking the sale transaction from preparation to closing. Unlike many other firms, there is no “Bait and Switch.”

Whether you’re looking to sell a business, grow through a merger or acquisition, or spin off a business unit, CMA has the in-depth market knowledge and skillset required to help you achieve your strategic and financial goals. We are a true partner that will guide you into and through the next phase of your business evolution.

Meet a few of our experts.

Evan Tomaskovic

Managing Partner
As Managing Partner of CMA and Chief Executive Officer of Carl Marks Securities LLC, Evan brings more than 30 years of investment banking experience across mergers and acquisitions, financings, and complex situations.

Warren H. Feder

Partner
Having owned, operated, and sold his own businesses, Warren Feder brings an owner’s mindset and investor discipline to middle-market transactions, delivering value-maximizing outcomes across a wide range of industries.

Chris Parisi

Partner
Chris has over 25 years of experience in M&A, majority recapitalizations, capital raising, and strategic advisory throughout North America and internationally.

Jonathan Bushnell

Managing Director
Jon has more than 15 years of capital markets investment banking experience, specializing in merger and acquisition transactions, capital raising, strategic planning, and valuations.