We are a full service Merger and Acquisition Advisor and Business Broker representing owners of privately held companies for sale. We also provide consulting and coaching advice to business owners that are considering beginning the process of preparing for the sale of their businesses. Sage Intermediaries = Intelligent Advice for owners considering a process that many have never been through before. We follow a proven process for marketing the business with the goal of bringing as many buyers as possible to the forefront so that the selling business owner can be comfortable that they are receiving a sound, market driven valuation for their business before choosing a buyer. We also are involved in every step of the process including due diligence and legal documentation through closing to insure that during what is typically an emotionally charged time, the owner can focus their attention on keeping their business running smoothly throughout the process. John brings over 38 years of middle market experience in the financial services industry working with privately held businesses to his clients and is always focused on creating win/win scenarios for all parties involved.

John B. Weber brings over 30 years of transaction experience in helping companies obtain debt and acquisition financing. Previously, as a commercial banker for several large regional and multi-national banks, John actively assisted clients on both sides of acquisition transactions with a passion for creating transactions that meet the goals of all parties involved. John has experience in a wide array of industries, including manufacturing, wholesale, retail, franchising, distribution, logistics, transportation, healthcare, service, not for profit, and international. Most recently, John was the Executive Director for a public/private partnership that assisted minority owned businesses in obtaining capital for growth. John is and has been active in several finance industry associations, and most recently was an At Large Director for the Chicago Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth.The consultants of Water Street Advisors partner with individuals and business owners to create value through the successful sale of a business or sound and disciplined succession planning. Water Street Advisors provides both sell-side and buy-side Mergers and Acquisitions services to individuals and companies with revenue of $1 to $30 million. WSA also represents and assist businesses with their debt financing needs. Our team puts their CPA and Commercial Banking and Financing background experience to work for our clients. Our expertise: Sell-side, Buy-side, and Debt financing with emphasis on exit and succession planningJohn will bring additional expertise to the Water Street Advisors team through his experience in the following industries/specialties: Manufacturing, Distribution, Healthcare, Packaging, Food and Related Products, Construction, Mergers and Acquisition Financing, Fund Financing, Equipment Leasing.

Leading the mission and assembling a team to deliver financial solutions to Minority Business Enterprises ("MBE's") across the United States of America in search of capital, acquisition opportunities and other partnerships, such as joint ventures, to help grow their businesses. This will be accomplished by connecting MBEs with capital providers, advisors, and investment banking services uniquely focused on the MBEs' growth goals Operated by The Association for Corporate Growth Chicago Chapter (ACG Chicago), the MBDA Capital Center was awarded a first of its kind grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency to operate for 5 years and successfully introduce providers of capital, measured by equity, debt or other capital raised, fees generated and jobs created or retained, providers of investment banking services, and /or providers of any of a number of financial services, such as valuation, quality of earnings, etc., to MBE's in search of avenues to grow their businesses.

Developing and managing middle market customer relationships across a broad spectrum of industries with creativity, expertise and flexibility. Leveraging Talmer's horizontal organizational structure and local decision making to provide nimble and responsive solutions for my customers' needs.

Providing financial solutions to privately held companies that have international business requirements and delivering HSBC's unique global presence and ability to assist with trade finance as no other bank can, due to their global presence and 148 years of trade finance experience throughout the world, to midwest companies.

Built portfolio of middle market clients in various industries, including Healthcare which generated significant low risk earnings for the bank. Also brought in a very large deposit generating relationship that will increase the balance sheet of the bank overall.

Financing for Hospitals, Providers, Senior Living

Have managed lending teams in Middle Market and the Emerging Market, done Business Development and been a Relationship Manager as well as Credit Analyst and Credit Research Supervisor.