CFA Portland serves the diverse region of central and northern
New England from Maine's largest and most vibrant city. We have
the distinct pleasure of working with privately held business
owners who are motivated to create enterprise value for
themselves and their organizations. We guide our clients through
recapitalizations, divestitures, and acquisitions. We have
unparalleled experience and knowledge in structuring middle
market corporate financings and commercial real estate financing
transactions.
Our professional team members encompass both institutional and
entrepreneurial backgrounds, allowing us to approach our
client's business issues collectively with a focus on providing
solutions. Our success is built upon our attention to detail and
our ability to execute in the best interests of our clients. The
CFA team has the investment banking track record and exceptional
industry experience necessary to advise your organization across
a wide spectrum of industries.
Our commitment to remaining independent from any investment or
lending affiliates ensures that we deliver unbiased guidance. We
represent only one side, your side. Imagine the advantage of
tapping into the negotiating skills of a CFA principal who knows
both sides of a deal.
Selling, buying or financing a business is a complex process
that requires thorough preparation, skillful negotiation, and
intimate knowledge of markets and financial resources. With CFA,
you'll work locally with a senior principal, who can provide
expert valuation, analysis, and negotiating skills, as well as
preferred access to a national and international network of CFA
industry experts and resources.
Portland Team
Serving as your partner throughout all phases of the
transaction process, your CFA principal will guide you through
every challenge, advocate on your behalf, and leverage our
firm’s wealth of experience and resources to see you
through to a successful close.
Peter G. Moore
Peter Moore is the Managing Director of the Portland,
Maine, Corporate Finance Associates office. His career
spans over 30 years of business experience including 18
years as a corporate banker involving... Read More »
Peter B. Ventre, CPA, CFA
Peter is a senior finance professional with 25 years
of expertise in corporate finance, accounting, and
operational management. He is a persuasive and
collaborative leader, acknowledged for his proven... Read More »
Neil J. Kiely
Neil is a proven business professional with twenty years of experience as an
attorney, corporate executive and successful entrepreneur. Neil’s experience includes practicing both as a litigator... Read More »
Widgery Thomas, Jr.
Widgery Thomas, Jr. is a Senior Associate and a long
time member of the CFA organization. With more than
25 years of experience in corporate finance and
investment banking, Widgery brings a wealth... 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.
Action Item
"What do you think my company is worth?" is the question we are most commonly asked by our clients and prospects who are
considering the sale of their companies. Although there are many other factors that will affect whether a business owner should pursue a transaction, this article provides an overview of the most common approaches and methods used in business
valuation.
Download this helpful overview of valuation
methods – PDF (98K) – email address required.
