Maximize value at every stage of your M&A deal
Creating value from your M&A or transaction requires the right strategic decisions — and the right team.
Wipfli supports businesses with end-to-end transaction services. From quality of earnings (QoE) and financial due diligence to tax advisory and M&A integration, we dig deep to help you achieve sustainable growth and a competitive advantage.
Why Wipfli?
Wipfli combines agility and experience with industry-specific knowledge to handle all phases of the M&A life cycle. We specialize in a range of industries, including industrial and consumer products, healthcare specialty practices, construction specialty subcontractors, technology companies and community financial institutions.
Backed by advanced tech solutions and a global network of tax, audit and financial advisory professionals, the Wipfli team brings insight and analysis to maximize your return today and create value beyond the deal.
Our M&A consulting and transaction advisory services include:
Buy-side advisory
Identify and minimize risk for your organization. Get clear and sensitive guidance and execution that cuts through the complexities of buying a business.
Sell-side advisory
From conducting a business valuation to performing due diligence, sellers have a lot to do before they’re ready to take their company to market. The right approach is critical. Let Wipfli help.
Investment banking
Get strategic and transactional investment banking services tailored for middle-market companies.
Valuation services
Business valuations and appraisal services are complex and nuanced. Get clarity and confidence in determining the value of your business.
Our team
Michael L. Vaccarella
Leveraging nearly 25 years of public accounting experience, including over 10 years specializing in mergers and acquisitions, Michael is a leader in Wipfli's private equity services practice. As a leader in the transaction advisory services, he provides and coordinates buy-side and sell-side transaction support and consulting for closely held corporations, family offices, and private equity funds and their portfolio holdings.
Colin Johnson
Colin Johnson is a director with over 15 years of investment banking and consulting experience. He has advised on more than $1B of transactions across the manufacturing and distribution, product engineering and design, software as a service (SaaS), health care and market research industries. Colin focuses on advising private middle market companies and their shareholders on mergers and acquisitions, valuation, transition, and strategic planning matters.
Kevin Janke, CPA, ABV
Kevin Janke has spent over 20 years assisting clients to acquire a business or to sell their closely held businesses. His time is spent exclusively doing business sell-side brokerage, buy-side brokerage, valuation, and related engagements. Kevin is highly sought after for his easy-going demeanor and technical skills.
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