Business Brokers in California

Ratings, services and a phone number for every business broker in California.

  • Public records and each firm's own site, city by city.
  • Association membership shown only when it was published.
  • A basic listing is free. Paid placements are marked.
619
business brokers
66
cities
134
confirmed brokers
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Highest-rated business brokers in California

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San Diego 5.0 (192)

Green Life Business Group Inc

Near San Diego, Business brokerage and company-sale work is the core of Green Life Business Group Inc in San Diego. Green Life Cannabis Business Brokerage is ranked among…

  • Business brokerage or M&A
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La Cañada Flintridge 5.0 (87)

Karine Aslanian

Commercial real estate agency is the primary Maps category for Karine Aslanian in La Cañada Flintridge. Whether you're buying or selling, Karine and her team is dedicated to…

  • Business brokerage or M&A
  • Main Street businesses
  • Named industry focus
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Mission Viejo 4.5 (137)

National Pool Route Sales LLC

Mission Viejo owners may meet Specialized industry work is part of what National Pool Route Sales LLC offers in Mission Viejo. The firm are a business brokerage specializing…

  • Business brokerage or M&A
  • Named industry focus
  • SBA experience
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Los Angeles 5.0 (75)

First Choice Business Brokers Los Angeles

Located in Los Angeles, Specialized industry work is part of what First Choice Business Brokers Los Angeles offers in Los Angeles. First Choice Business Brokers Los Angeles (FCBBLA)…

  • Business brokerage or M&A
  • Main Street businesses
  • Lower middle market or middle market
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San Diego 4.9 (76)

Business Broker Rita Barbato The A List Group

From offices in San Diego, Business brokerage and company-sale work is the core of Business Broker Rita Barbato The A List Group in San Diego. Rita Barbato is…

  • Business brokerage or M&A
  • Exit planning
  • CBI, M&AMI, or similar credential
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San Diego 4.9 (74)

Vanguard Resource Group

Out of San Diego, Business brokerage and company-sale work is the core of Vanguard Resource Group in San Diego. Established in 1995, Vanguard Resource Group is a leading…

  • Business brokerage or M&A
  • Main Street businesses
  • Named industry focus
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Tony Miller

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Tony Miller, Pilot Your Wealth LLC

CA DRE Salesperson #02004232
Responsible broker: Iconic Business Technologies, Inc. (CA DRE Corporation #02241191)

Tony Miller is a Senior M&A Advisor based in Los Angeles, serving business owners across California. Through his partnership with Iconic, he helps business owners prepare, position, and execute stronger sale processes so they can maximize value and exit with confidence. A U.S. Marine veteran and entrepreneur, Tony focuses on building transferable businesses: reducing owner dependence, cleaning up operations and financials, and aligning strategy with buyer psychology. He also supports community foundations that empower athletes (including motocross), families, and service. His work is practical, direct, and aimed at founders who want clarity and better outcomes.

tony@tonymiller.la · 714-202-PLAN (7526) · tonymiller.la/ · Full listing

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How listings are vetted

  1. 1

    Start from public records

    Listings begin as California Maps records or as memberships published by CABB, IBBA, or M and A Source.

  2. 2

    Keep the firms that belong

    We keep open business-broker records and association members. Same-person duplicates are folded.

  3. 3

    Read the firm's own site

    Services such as valuation or exit planning are marked only when the firm's materials support them.

  4. 4

    Say when we do not know

    If a fact is not in the public record or on the firm's site, the listing shows not enough info, never a guess.

Every listing in this directory starts from a public source: a Google Maps business record for California firms in this trade, or a membership record published by CABB, IBBA, or M and A Source. Maps listings that were not primarily business brokers were kept only when their own materials show business brokerage work or an association membership. Closed firms and obvious same-person duplicates were folded.

When a firm has its own website, we read it for services such as valuation, exit planning, or SBA buyer work. If the site or the public record does not say, the attribute is marked not enough info. We do not guess from a company name alone.

Association memberships and professional credentials are recorded as claims from those public sources. This directory does not audit or confirm them. Owners may claim a listing to correct details or add photos. Every claim is checked by a person.

Owners can claim a listing to correct details or add photos. A person checks every claim. Published by Tony Miller.

How to choose a business broker in California

Selling a company is a legal and financial project, not only a marketing one. In California, a person who is paid to negotiate the sale or lease of a business opportunity generally must hold a real estate broker license, or a salesperson license and work under a licensed broker. The Real Estate Law defines a business opportunity as the sale or lease of the business and goodwill of an existing enterprise. Confirm any license on the Department of Real Estate public lookup before you hire anyone. This directory does not verify licenses, insurance, or the quality of anyone's work.

Start with the city page closest to the business you want to sell or buy. Read the profile, not only the name. The attribute grid shows what a firm's own materials support: valuation work, exit planning, SBA buyer experience, a confidential process, languages besides English, or work across the state. True means we found that claim in the public record or on the firm's site. Not enough info means we did not. It is not a failing grade, and it is not a reason to skip a phone call. False would mean the materials say the firm does not do that work; many profiles simply do not say.

If a sale might transfer corporate stock rather than business assets, securities rules can also apply. The Department of Real Estate notes that a stock sale may require a broker-dealer license. Ask how the deal is being structured and who will handle that part. This directory does not decide when that line is crossed.

On the first call, ask who would hold the listing, whether that person is a broker or a salesperson and which broker they work under, what kinds of companies they have sold recently, how they keep a sale confidential, and how they work with your attorney and accountant. Ask what you will need to prepare: financials, a lease assignment, and a realistic picture of owner dependence. If the firm offers a valuation or an exit plan, ask what the work includes and what it does not. Do not treat a high rating from a handful of reviews as the same as a high rating from a long review history. The numbers are Google's, and they sit next to the count for a reason.

A basic listing is free. Paid featured or premium placements, when they exist, are marked. The publisher's own profile is labeled From the publisher and is never featured. Association membership is a badge taken from a public membership record, not a government license. Call the firm, check the license, and get a written engagement. Ask privately is not open.

Frequently asked questions

Who is listed in the California Business Broker Directory?

The directory lists business brokers and merger and acquisition advisors across California. Entries come from public Maps records and from membership records published by CABB, IBBA, or M and A Source. A listing is a public profile, not an endorsement, and it is not a republished association directory.

Do I need a licensed broker to sell a business in California?

California law treats the sale or lease of a business and its goodwill as a business opportunity. A person who is paid to negotiate that kind of sale generally must hold a California real estate broker or salesperson license. Salespersons work under a licensed broker. Confirm the license on the Department of Real Estate public lookup. This directory does not verify licenses.

How do you decide what a firm offers?

Attributes such as valuation, exit planning, or SBA experience are marked true only when the firm's own site or a public description supports them. If we cannot read that fact, the listing shows not enough info. We do not guess from a company name.

Is a basic listing free? What does Featured mean?

A basic listing is free and stays free. A firm can pay for a featured position or a premium listing; those placements are marked. The publisher's own profile is labeled From the publisher and is never marked Featured.

How do I check a broker's license?

Use the California Department of Real Estate public license lookup. Search by name, firm, or license number, and check that the license is current. If the person is a salesperson, confirm they work under a licensed broker. Do not rely on a directory badge as a license check.

How do I correct or remove a listing?

Email the directory or use the contact page. We review corrections and removal requests and rebuild the site with the change. Owners can also claim a listing to update details and add photos. Claiming is free and is checked by a person.

What is Ask privately?

Ask privately is a planned way for business owners to send a private question to the publisher. The form is not open yet and is labeled coming soon. This directory does not currently match sellers to brokers or take licensed intake through the site.