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Advisory practices

How to Choose an M&A Advisor for a Business Sale

Compare verified industry scope, service model, process, fees, conflicts, and engagement fit without mistaking affiliation for quality evidence. The current library begins with Which Greenwood M&A Advisors Cover Your Industry?.

Portfolio disclosure Every practice listed is a Greenwood portfolio company. This is a sourced directory, not an independent ranking. About the publication and portfolio. Verified Jul 15, 2026.

Three specialist practices

Review each firm’s industry focus, public service scope, and source record.

01TPDental & healthcare

TUSK Practice Sales

Sell-side advisory for dental and specialty healthcare practices

Covers dental practices, medical aesthetics and med spas, plastic surgery practices.
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02AGVeterinary

Ackerman Group

Veterinary-practice valuation and sell-side advisory

Covers veterinary practice sales, veterinary practice valuation, practice profitability analysis.
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03CAHome services & fuels

Cetane Associates

M&A and valuation for delivered fuels and home services

Covers propane and delivered fuels, hvac and plumbing, landscaping and lawn care.
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Every active Greenwood advisory practice appears once. Published market scope helps choose a profile to inspect; it is not a recommendation, score, or engagement finding.

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