Qualified Planning for Business Succession & Exits
Unlock the full value of your business with expert wealth transition planning.
How we work
Creating lasting personal wealth from middle market business assets requires thoughtful and strategic planning. Because most business owners focus on running their businesses—not planning their exits—Deal Capital and its affiliates offer specialized Wealth Transition Advisory services to help guide owners through complex ownership transitions with confidence.

Successful transitions rely on strong change management. Today’s succession planning goes beyond preparing for a single leader’s departure; it considers broader workforce shifts and long-term sustainability. While older models were reactive, modern approaches take a more comprehensive view, aligning leadership development, employee transitions, and organizational goals to ensure continued success.
Our Experience in Succession Planning
Much like personal trainers for your financial future, our Wealth Transition Advisory professionals help privately held middle-market business owners maximize liquidity through well-structured exit strategies. With expertise in trust and estate planning, bank credit, mezzanine financing, equity placement, and M&A, our team ensures that each transition is handled with precision.

While succession, workforce, and change management are distinct, their interconnectedness demands strong, strategic leadership. Early planning and integration of best practices across these areas increase the likelihood of a successful transition. Yet, succession planning often falls short—whether due to underprepared successors, flawed mentoring assumptions, or internal vs. external hiring dilemmas.

In today’s climate, with increasing scrutiny on failed successions, sustainable leadership development is essential. That means nurturing talent from within and creating long-term stability. Our network of experienced business owners supports you through every phase of the process, ensuring a smooth changeover.

Our advisors educate clients on key terminology, investor expectations, and transaction strategy—empowering both buyers and sellers in the middle market to make informed decisions. We approach every transition with detailed planning, professionalism, and a deep understanding of industry nuances.

At Deal Capital, we partner with a wide network of professionals to support diverse client needs. Acting as business coaches, we focus on helping clients seize the right opportunities and successfully close their business transactions with confidence and clarity.
How We help
Our M&A Process
01. Strategic Planning
Define the company’s long-term vision and determine how mergers or acquisitions align with overall business goals.This step sets the foundation for identifying the right type of transaction and desired outcomes.
02. Assess Financial Readiness
Evaluate current financial health, cash flow, and capital structure to determine the ability to support a deal.This may involve internal audits, valuation analysis, and preparing financial documentation for transparency.
03. Align M&A Criteria
Establish clear parameters such as industry focus, size, location, and cultural fit for potential deals.Having defined criteria streamlines the target identification process and improves strategic alignment.
04. Research Target Industry
Analyze market dynamics, competition, regulatory environment, and emerging trends within the target sector.This research helps to identify risks and growth opportunities that could impact the deal’s success.
05. Target List Building
Develop a focused list of high-potential acquisition targets or prospective buyers based on strategic fit.The list is often prioritized based on financial performance, market position, and synergy potential.
06. Target Outreach
Initiate confidential contact with selected targets to assess interest and explore potential deal scenarios.Initial communication is typically discreet and may involve intermediaries to protect confidentiality.
07. Engage Targets
Begin meaningful conversations to evaluate strategic alignment, cultural compatibility, and mutual goals.This stage helps determine whether to proceed to more formal negotiations.
08. Letter of Intent (LOI)
Draft a non-binding agreement that outlines the basic terms, structure, and timeline of the potential deal.The LOI signals serious interest and sets the stage for due diligence.
09. Due Diligence
Conduct a comprehensive investigation into the target's financials, operations, legal matters, and risks.This step is critical to validating deal assumptions and avoiding post-transaction surprises.
10. Closing
Execute final agreements, obtain necessary approvals, and complete the legal and financial components of the deal.This includes signing of contracts, transfer of funds, and formal deal announcements.
11. Target Integration
Align systems, processes, teams, and cultures to ensure smooth operational and strategic integration post-deal.Successful integration maximizes value creation and helps realize synergies from the transaction.
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