Columbus, Ohio Office

CFA Columbus is one of the original founding offices of CFA, which, in turn, is one of the largest and oldest private investment banks in North America.  The characteristics that make CFA unique as a generalist provider of investment banking services to the buyers and sellers of lower middle market companies include:

• Legacy – Founded in 1956
• Demonstrated Success – Thousands of Transactions Closed Since Inception
• Independence – No Law, Accounting, Lender, or Financial Advisor Affiliations
• Specialty Expertise – Sector Focused Industry Practice Groups
• International Reach – Offices throughout North America, Europe, Brazil, and India
• Registered Broker-Dealer – Corporate Finance Securities, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC
• Senior Advisors – Experienced, Securities Licensed and Registered M&A Professionals

The M&A professionals in CFA’s local Columbus, OH office deliver the full range of our investment banking services regionally while drawing upon our international resources when and as appropriate. The primary focus of the Columbus office is as follows:

• Geography – The State of Ohio and Its Contiguous States Out to Indianapolis on the West, Detroit to the North, and Pittsburgh to the East
• Industry Sectors – Manufacturing, Distribution, and B2B Services
• Company Size – $5 to 200 Million in Annual Revenues
• Client Types – Company Owners, Private Equity Groups, Management Teams, Individual Investors
• Representations – Buy-Side Seeking Acquisitions and Sell-Side Seeking Full or Partial Exits

Columbus Team

We partner with our clients to facilitate the valuing, buying, selling, and capitalizing of businesses. We manage the complex, comprehensive, and confidential process from planning through closing, allowing our clients to focus on leading their businesses while we focus on maximizing their transaction ROIs.

Our process has been well honed over decades of success. We bring with it a wealth of resources, established protocols, industry contacts, and an intimate understanding of the expectations of all parties to a transaction.
 
Our advisors are all senior. We are well experienced executives from prior corporate, entrepreneurial and investment banking careers who have “walked in your shoes”.

Our advisors are also both securities licensed and registered. We can legally facilitate any type of business transfer with any type of security in the deal structure while mitigating the risk of post-close deal rescission.

	Charles E. Washbush Charles Washbush is a Founder and Senior Partner of Corporate Finance Associates. With over 25 years experience in corporate finance and investment banking, following years of hands-on experience... Read More »
	Thomas Washbush Thomas Washbush is General Counsel and Director of Acquisition Services for the Ohio Region of Corporate Finance Associates. With more than 16 years in corporate law and... Read More »
	Robert P. St. Germain Bob St. Germain is a Managing Director and Principal of Corporate Finance Associates who brings over 35 years of leadership experience from service in the military, from executive level positions... Read More »

Choosing an investment banking firm is not easy. For many business leaders it is often a once in a lifetime decision.  If you harbor any doubts about the next step, call us. Selecting an experienced and knowledgeable firm that is a strong advocate for your interests will provide the confidence and security inherent in making the right decision.