We’re the #1 firm to sell your trades or essential services business with – $630MM+ sold, 81 deals in 2025, zero upfront fees, we only get paid when you accept a deal.
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Up to 50% higher offers —
when buyers compete, valuations move.
30 Days to First Offer. Speed creates leverage. Leverage creates value.
$0 Upfront Fees. Success fee only. No retainers. No excuses.
100× More Buyers. Every buyer that matters. None that don’t.
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A full competitive process — every buyer that matters, driving offers up to 76% higher
We know exactly how PE prices, structures and closes — and we use it for you
Founders were stuck choosing between two bad options.
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Offering below-market prices (That they will try to convince you is fair), because when there’s no process, there’ no competition. That is how sellers end up accepting low ball offers
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Most likely (Ex-Real Estate Agent)— who doesn’t understand private equity, consolidation trends, or how to run a real deal process against private equity’s ivy league brains and funny money games.
Just ask our past clients. Buyers don’t overpay in one-on-one conversations — they overpay when they’re competing. We manufacture competition by bringing every relevant buyer to the table at the same time, on the same timeline, with the same information. The result is higher valuations, better terms, and real negotiating power for founders.
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Sell with confidence, our sector expertise and buyer network deliver stronger offers, every time.
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Moving
Fleet Services
Water Treatment
Construction Materials
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Pest Control
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Cleaning
Window, Door, Crawlspace, Basement, Attic
Laundry
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Septic
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Distribution
Propane, Oil
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The Advisory Investment Bank is a FINRA-licensed M&A firm specializing in essential services industries—including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, accounting and other real world businesses. We run a full-service, white-glove sell-side process designed to deliver top-tier terms and maximum valuation for founders. Backed by proprietary AI tools and a curated network of strategic and private equity buyers, we uncover every serious acquirer—so you never leave money on the table. We work for you, the business owner.
We maintain detailed profiles on over 4,500 private equity firms and strategic acquirers actively investing in essential services across the U.S. Our proprietary AI platform analyzes each firm’s strategy, portfolio, acquisition history, behavior, and geographic focus to surface the most relevant, best-fit buyers for your business. On average, our process identifies 1,000+ qualified buyers per deal—far exceeding the reach of traditional M&A firms.
We partner with profitable, founder-led businesses across the essential services landscape—HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire safety, landscaping, facility maintenance, accounting, and more. Our clients typically generate $2–100 million in annual revenue and have at least 5 years of operating history. If you’re an operator who’s built something in the real world, we’re built to help you sell it right.
We operate on a 100% success-based model—no retainers, no upfront fees, no surprises. You only pay us when your deal closes. It’s that simple. Our incentives are fully aligned with yours from day one.
Once materials are ready, our clients typically receive qualified offers within 30–45 days, thanks to our streamlined process and AI-driven buyer targeting. From accepted offer to closing, expect an additional 60–90 days for buyer diligence and quality of earnings review. In most cases, deals are completed in 90–120 days total.
Speak with our M&A experts and take the first step toward a faster, more profitable exit.
