About James Reppert

James Reppert specializes in mergers and acquisitions of licensed contracting businesses in California, with broad expertise in the HVAC, plumbing, and electrical trades. As a current California licensed contractor, James brings firsthand industry knowledge and over five years of dedicated M&A advisory experience to every transaction.

Headquartered in Orange County and serving business owners across the state, James has developed an extensive network of strategic buyers and a comprehensive database of thousands of HVAC and plumbing businesses throughout California. His contractor background gives him a unique understanding of contracting operations, licensing requirements, and the regulatory complexities that are critical to successful M&A transactions in this market. He is able to coordinate, mitigate, and strategically position both buyers and sellers for optimum synergistic matching of company goals and long-term strategies.

James has conducted successful controlled auctions on behalf of sellers, achieving premium valuations and competitive offers. His meticulous attention to detail, constant communication, and unwavering commitment to his clients’ goals have earned him a proven track record of meeting and exceeding expectations.

As a Business Broker partnering with Managing Partner Eric Landis, CBI, James prepares comprehensive business packages including financial history, cash flow analysis, features and benefits, and industry data for clients with revenues of $1MM–$30MM. Prior to joining M&A Business Advisors in October 2020, James served business owners across Southern California as a Business Development Manager, Business Analyst, Project Manager, and Registered Investment Advisor with Ameriprise and Applied Financial Planning, gaining practical understanding across information management, manufacturing, financial, service, and construction industries.

Client Testimonial:
“The most remarkable thing about this 11-month process was James’ attention to detail. He was there for every question we had and made the process more comfortable for us. James managed the entire process efficiently, including finding and screening prospective buyers, working well with our attorney, bringing in additional support from his company when needed, plus so much more. Everything was handled in a timely and professional matter. We would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a professional Business Broker to sell their business.”
— George Russell, President & Christina Baldwin, Co-Owner | SaferAir, Commercial HVAC, Orange County, CA

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