Solin Strategic, LLC, a consultant to registered investment advisors worldwide through its Solin Consulting Division, and Woodbridge International, a leader in domestic and international mergers and acquisitions for companies with revenues from $5 million to $250 million, are pleased to announce their strategic alliance.

The alliance will permit registered investment advisors to actively participate in the sale of their clients’ business and be secure in knowing that referring clients to Woodbridge is consistent with their fiduciary obligation.

Dan Solin, president of Solin Strategic, said “Our registered investment advisory clients are eager to demonstrate their value and expand the range of services they offer. Until now, they have not been involved in the largest transaction of their clients’ lives – the sale of their businesses. Our alliance with Woodbridge gives them entrée into these transactions and enhances their reputation as trusted, holistic financial advisors.

Larry Reinharz, managing director at Woodbridge, added “Dan Solin and his team at Solin Strategic have a long track record of advocacy for the rights of investors and the benefit of using registered investment advisors. We look forward to working with Dan and serving the needs of registered investment advisors and their clients who are ready to sell their business.”

About Solin Strategic

Solin Strategic, through its Solin Consulting division, provides coaching services, presentations and workshops to registered investment advisors and mutual fund families throughout the world. The President of Solin Strategic, Dan Solin, is the New York Times bestselling author of the Smartest series of investing and sales books. He is a regular blogger for The Huffington Post and Advisor Perspectives, and a long time advocate for investors and registered investment advisors.

About Woodbridge International

Woodbridge International is celebrating its 25th year providing world-class M&A services to companies with revenues of $5 million to $250 million. Woodbridge has offices in major cities in the U.S., Asia, Latin America and the Middle East.

The firm enjoys a reputation for integrity, creativity and persistence in delivering extraordinary results to clients.

Woodbridge International, a leading middle-market global mergers and acquisition firm, is pleased to announce and welcome Derek Avdul as Director of Mergers & Acquisitions. He will report to Andrew J. Buchholtz, Partner and Head of Investment Banking. Derek will be responsible for guiding sell-side clients through the unique Woodbridge M&A process from first offer to negotiation to timely closings.

“Derek brings a dynamic background with a high-level of expertise and professionalism to this role,” said Robert M. Koenig, President, Woodbridge International. “His exceptional talents in business analysis, mergers & acquisitions, financial modeling, strategic planning and corporate development have made him the right fit.”

Prior to joining Woodbridge, Derek spent six years at Sony DADC New Media Solutions as Vice President, Corporate Development. He was the key financial executive driving all financial and strategic analyses, business modeling, strategic investments, as well as overseeing the Global Video P&L.

Prior to Sony, he worked at Midwest Total Systems as Director, Business Operations & Finance where he ran his family owned audio/video custom installation business with 35 employees, led the reorganization of the company, and ultimately sold the company. He has also been a finance and strategy consultant and an executive of strategic planning at EMI Music. He began is post-business school career managing mergers & acquisitions for EY.

Derek holds an MBA in Finance from the Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business at DePaul University as well as a BS in Business Administration from Miami University (OH).

Woodbridge International’s ground-breaking approach to marketing a company globally has transformed the way the sell-side M&A industry does business.

For more information, please contact us at mconnelly@woodbridgegrp.com

Woodbridge International, a leading middle-market global mergers and acquisition firm, is pleased to announce and welcome Greg Michaels as Vice President of Business Development. He will report to Larry Reinharz, Managing Director. Greg will be responsible for developing new business opportunities domestically and internationally.

“Greg brings a dynamic background to this role that will help his impact practice, industry and channel development,” said Robert M. Koenig, President, Woodbridge International. “His background is perfectly matched to the strategic imperative we have as an office to align the Woodbridge brand with all things related to innovation and growth.”

Prior to joining Woodbridge, Greg has spent the last 14 years advising senior executives and business owners. Most recently, he worked for Vistage International where he worked with top professionals to provide leadership training and consulting services to CEOs and business owners looking to address strategic challenges, grow their revenues or develop succession or exit plans. Greg ranked 2nd out of 11 in total number of sales for FY17 with 39 sales and had the 2nd highest leads-to-closed sales ratio for FY17.

Prior to Vistage he spent several years as a private banker and advisor to family offices and executives and board members of public and private companies and ran a brokerage team representing sellers and buyers in industrial, commercial and multifamily property transactions.

He is a graduate of Washington & Lee University, majoring in Economics with additional studies in Corporate Finance.

Woodbridge International’s ground-breaking approach to marketing a company globally has transformed the way the sell-side M&A industry does business.

For more information, please contact us at mconnelly@woodbridgegrp.com or visit our website at www.woodbridgegrp.com

Woodbridge International, a leading middle-market global mergers and acquisitions firm, today announced the promotion of Matthew Mahan to Manager of Information Systems. The announcement was made by Marni Connelly, Partner and Director of Operations at Woodbridge.

“Matthew’s aptitude and contributions have been invaluable and he embodies so many of the wonderful traits of our company. His innovative thinking and vision will continue to enhance the strategic direction, growth and profitability of Woodbridge,” said Connelly.

As Manager of Information Systems, Mahan will develop cutting edge system solutions consistent with organizational strategies and objectives, build Woodbridge’s proprietary data base, analyze data and analytics for all marketing campaigns, oversee all information technology initiatives and train users as the Salesforce administrator.

Mahan joined the marketing team at Woodbridge in 2015 and quickly advanced to the role of Manager of Information Systems. His industry experience in data and analytics, focused technology solutions and technical marketing made him a natural fit for the current promotion. Prior to his position with Woodbridge, Mahan served in key sales and marketing roles for major retailers, most recently as a Department Head at Hobby Lobby. Matthew is also a minister, holding an M.Div. from Trinity School for Ministry in Ambridge, PA.

Woodbridge International’s ground-breaking approach to marketing a company globally has transformed the way the sell-side M&A Industry does business.