M&A Business Advisors is the leader in Business Sales & Acquisitions
Looking for an experienced Business Broker / M&A Advisor in Reno Nevada or the surrounding areas is easy, just look at our list of Advisors. Interested in selling a business in Reno, NV or the surrounding areas, contact one of our Reno Business Brokers / M&A Advisor for a complimentary consultation.
Reno / Sparks Business Brokers / M&A Advisors Office
Nevada RED# 1002860
Managing Partner and Advisors
Kurt Okraski
Managing Partner
NV RED# 1002860
NV Business Broker Permit #: 7078
Professional Affiliations:
International Business Brokers Association (IBBA)
M&A Source
Kurt has over 30 years of business experience and has started numerous successful companies in North America. He has been on the buying and selling side of multiple business sales/acquisitions and understands the intricacies of being on both sides of a transaction. He supports his clients from a standpoint of having been in their shoes and assists his clients from that perspective.
Most recently Kurt co-founded and was the CEO of a geospatial engineering firm for 19 years which was recognized in numerous business and trade publications. He has a diverse blend of business experience and has owned and operated businesses across the U.S. in the engineering, construction, investment, retail & restaurant industries. He has negotiated countless leases as both a commercial property owner/manager and a tenant. He graduated with a degree in Business Administration from the University of Nevada, Reno. During his career he also earned his private pilot license and commercial drone pilot certificate. He also holds additional, specific trade certifications in the aerial mapping and geospatial industries.
Kurt thrives on assisting people achieve their professional goals of starting a new business venture or selling and merging with another entity. It is his passion to bring people together towards a successful sale or acquisition and will take the time to properly evaluate each business. He will work with all parties involved in the transaction to bring forth a beneficial outcome. He has a sound approach through effective communication and is skilled at negotiating and closing deals.
Kurt can be reached at or 775-203-0083. Contact Kurt for a complimentary consultation or opinion of value.
Katrina Loftin, CBI, M&AMI
Co-Founder/Managing Partner
CA BRE # 01192645
NV RED# 32417
NV Business Broker Permit #: 130
Professional Affiliations:
International Business Brokers Association (IBBA)
California Association of Business Brokers (CABB)
M&A Source
EDAWN
Northern Nevada Executive Council (NNEC)
Katrina Loftin is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of M&A Business Advisors and has been actively involved in business sales and acquisitions in both Nevada and California since 1992. Over her career, she has successfully closed numerous sales of privately held businesses in virtually every industry including manufacturing, logistics, distribution, auto dealerships, service businesses, franchises, restaurants and hospitality.
Katrina has owned and operated multiple businesses including an auto dealership, auto pawn business, and in hospitality and gaming.
Katrina served on the Business License Task Force Committee for the City of Reno and the Business Broker License and Test committee for the State of Nevada. Over her 30 years in Business brokerage, Katrina has earned numerous distinctions including Top Producer many times over and, in 2017, Katrina was awarded the Deal Maker of the Year for Nevada from the M&A Insider, M&A Source Executive Club (2020) IBBA Chairman’s Circle Award (2022). Katrina was also the recipient of the Triumphant Award for Financial Literacy in 2019 by the Girl Scouts of the Sierra. In 2020, Katrina Co-Founded Nevada HIP, a charity established to feed out of work hospitality and service industry workers during the pandemic.
Katrina is a Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) and a Certified M&A Master Intermediary (M&AMI). Katrina’s roots run deep in the Nevada business community and she attributes her Grandma and Grandpa for inspiring her with her love of business and strong work ethics. In her free time, she enjoys racing cars, visiting her 13 nieces and nephews, traveling, cooking, and anything car related!
Todd ElamTodd has been a Reno resident since 1978 and began his Business Brokerage career in 1990. Prior to joining M&A Business Advisors, Todd served as the Vice President and Office Manager for Corporate Investment International of Nevada in Reno, a locally owned Business Brokerage firm. Todd has successfully been matching buyers and sellers of all types of businesses for over 26 years in Northern Nevada. His clients are quoted to say “Todd never gives up”
In addition, Todd co owns Shannon’s Personalized Cleaning Service with his high school sweetheart and wife of 25 years, Patty. Todd’s has two adult boys and one granddaughter.
For fun, Todd is an avid fly fisherman and loves the streams and rivers of Northern Nevada and California. He also enjoys hunting and motocross along with mountain bike riding and boating.
Todd is consistently a Top 10 Producer and was the Top Producer companywide in 2013.
Robert G. Elam, In Memoriam
Broker Associate
NV RED# 15805
NV Business Broker Permit #: 007
Bob Elam has been a resident of Reno since 1979 and has been selling businesses and commercial real estate for more than 30 years. Bob began his career in 1980 specializing in business sales, business acquisitions and commercial real estate. Bob previously founded and operated Corporate Investment International, a Business Brokerage firm in Reno. In addition, Bob has owned and operated several businesses including a chain of Midas stores, a Bayliner boat dealership, AAA contract towing company, and Exxon, Chevron and Shell service stations. Bob has represented numerous companies over the years and has been the exclusive broker for Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center for 20+ years.
