About Matt Coletta

Matt Coletta is the Managing Partner / Co-Founder of M&A Business Advisors, a full-service Business Brokerage and M&A Advisory Firm and The Leader in Business Sales & Acquisitions. Matt has over 25 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, Construction, Automotive, Food & Beverage Related Businesses as well as other industries. Each Seller and Buyer receives the same personalized, quality service from Matt no matter how large or small. Matt is considered one of the most “Active Deal Makers” in California and is consistently in the top 10% industry wide. Additionally, Matt holds 3 prestigious designations – the Lifetime CBI, CBB and M&AMI. There are only a handful of advisors in the industry that hold and maintain all 3 designations. This shows a firm commitment from Matt that he is committed to maintaining the highest level of professionalism possible. Matt has earned the confidence and respect of both Sellers and Buyers he has represented as well has his fellow colleagues in the industry.

Matt has been a licensed California 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. Additionally, Matt has earned the designation of Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) from the International Business Brokers Association. The CBI designation is granted to a select group of individuals who are seasoned in the industry, have completed over 68 hours of 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 and knowledgeable intermediary. In 2017, the IBBA awarded Matt Coletta the Lifetime CBI Designation. To date, there are less than 60 internationally awarded Lifetime CBI Designations. In addition, the IBBA awarded Matt Coletta the Chairman’s Circle Award for being a Top Producer and influencer in the industry.

Matt is also a Certified Business Broker (CBB) thru the California Association of Business Brokers (CABB) and has served on the CABB Board of Directors since 2013. He also previously served as the President of CABB and currently serves on the Executive Committee. Matt currently chairs two committees and is an instructor, teaching the California Association of Business Broker’s re-certification course for the Certified Business Broker (CBB) designation.

Additional, Matt has earned the Merger & Acquisition Master Intermediary (M&AMI) from M&A Source. The M&A Source is the world’s largest international organization of experienced, dedicated merger and acquisition intermediaries representing the middle market. The Merger & Acquisition Master Intermediary designation is awarded to intermediaries who have proven professional excellence through verified transaction experience, education and peer review.

Matt knows that selling or buying a business can be a complex, intimidating and time consuming process. He is committed to making this process a smooth and fair experience for all parties involved. References are available upon request. Matt can be reached at or 818-999-9621 or visit Matt’s personal website at www.certifiedbizbroker.com to learn more on how Matt successfully assisted other clients. Call for a complimentary consultation or opinion of value.

Background:

*Licensed California Broker since 1989

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

*Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) from IBBA (International Business Broker Association). In 2017, the IBBA awarded Matt Coletta the Lifetime CBI Designation. The IBBA awarded Matt Coletta the Chairman’s Circle Award for being a Top Producer in the industry.

*Certified Business Broker (CBB)
from CABB (California Business Broker Association)

*2016 Elected President of the California Associations of Business Brokers and an active Board of Director Member since 2013. Committee Chair and Instructor – teaches the California Association of Business Broker’s re-certification course for the Certified Business Broker (CBB) designation

* Top Producer-Performance Company Wide 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 ,2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.

*Author of Business Brokerage articles. Featured in several publications.

Here are what some of Matt’s clients are saying:

“During the sale of my business, Matt did an outstanding job from finding the buyer to obtaining proper financing to closely managing the sales transaction, you did it all with class!”

“Matt’s professionalism, knowledge, and diligence were instrumental in properly preparing me for the sales transaction. It was a difficult business to sell, and I found Matt’s approach and character never to be discouraged. I could not have done it without him.”

“Matt’s attention to detail gave us great confidence that every aspect of the complex selling process of our company would be appropriately addressed. He explained the benefits of Seller Finance which was key in selling our business at an acceptable price.”

“The details and complexity of this process was somewhat overwhelming and I underestimated what was involved in the sale of my manufacturing business. Matt managed the entire process efficiently including assisting me with preparing the business for sale, due diligence, assisting the buyer with obtaining SBA finance, to dealing with the landlord and all the escrow requirements plus so much more. It took some time but it worked out great for all involved. Matt was extremely knowledgeable and professional and with his assistance, I am now able to retire in peace.”

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