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Marcus Adeyemi, CBI · M&AMI
VerifiedMeridian Advisors
Deal focusHVAC & trades · Ontario + NE US · $2M – $15M · owner-operated
Deal size$2M – $15M
VerticalsHVAC, plumbing, electrical, trades
GeographyOntario · MI · OH · PA · NY
Cross-borderYes — Canada ↔ US
MembershipsIBBA · M&A Source
DesignationsCBI · M&AMI
Listings4 observed (public)
Public-source coverage: 8 of 10 tracked signals confirmed or assessed. 2 not publicly verifiable.
Why this advisor may fit your deal
Editorial assessment based on publicly available signals described in our methodology.
- Observed concentration in HVAC, plumbing, and trades — public listing history shows repeated category exposure in this segment across Ontario and NE US
- Active cross-border presence confirmed — listings observed across Ontario and multiple Northeast US states, consistent with Canada–US deal experience
- CBI and M&AMI designations current — among the most senior credential combination in business brokerage, confirmed against IBBA and M&A Source public rosters
- Listing pattern is predominantly sell-side, consistent with an advisor positioned for founder-led or owner-operated exit mandates in the sub-$15M range
Public Signal Snapshot
All fields sourced from publicly available records.
Typical deal size$2M – $15M (evidenced from public listings)
Primary verticalsHVAC, plumbing, electrical, trades services, home services
Geographic coverageOntario · Michigan · Ohio · Pennsylvania · New York
Cross-border capableYes — Canada ↔ United States
Business type focusFounder-led and owner-operated; lower middle market
Deal-side observedPrimarily sell-side (based on public listing pattern)
Active public listings4 observed — BizBuySell, BizQuest
Association membershipsIBBA (active) · M&A Source (active)
Designations heldCBI (current) · M&AMI (current)
License / registrationNot publicly verifiable based on available Ontario records at time of review
Public deal referencesNot consistently disclosed in this segment
Years activeNot publicly determinable — ≥3 years evidenced from public activity
Last verifiedApril 28, 2026
Verification status
Assessed against primary public sources. Four states: Confirmed · Not publicly verifiable · Not applicable · Needs review.
Confirmed
Active legal entity — confirmed via Ontario business registryConfirmed
IBBA membership — confirmed active against IBBA public directoryConfirmed
M&A Source membership — confirmed active against M&A Source public directoryConfirmed
CBI designation — confirmed current against IBBA designation rosterConfirmed
M&AMI designation — confirmed current against M&A Source designation roster–Not publicly verifiable
Real estate / business broker license — not publicly verifiable based on available Ontario records at time of reviewN/ANot applicable
FINRA BrokerCheck — no securities-related activity identified in public recordsBroker-submitted information
Information in this section was provided directly by the advisor unless otherwise noted. It has not been independently verified and is not used in the Public Signal Rank computation.
About this advisor
Meridian Advisors works with owners of skilled trades and home services businesses considering an exit or transition. We focus on the Ontario and US Northeast corridor and have experience navigating cross-border deal structures for Canadian sellers engaging US buyers. Our process is sell-side focused, confidential, and structured around the business owner's timeline — not transaction volume.
Ideal client profile
Owner-operated HVAC, plumbing, or trades business with $500K–$3M EBITDA considering a sale, partial exit, or management transition. Sellers who value confidentiality and a disciplined, timeline-aware process.
Languages
English, French (conversational)
Editorial independence
✓Verification is not for sale. Verified status is earned, not purchased.
✓Sponsored placements do not affect Public Signal Rank or MidMarket Index position.
✓Broker-submitted data is labeled separately and excluded from ranking computation.
✓If a signal is not described in the methodology, it is not used in ranking.
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