Linn A. Crader Email & Phone Number

I've owned and operated M&A firms since 1981 after serving as Vice President for Finn & West Inc. a merger and acquisition firm. I have more than 36 years experience in the merger and acquisition industry. My extensive background includes hundreds of successful business transactions. I pioneered business valuation in the middle market and am well known for my thorough approach to deal structure. My depth of understanding and experience in business provides my companies with a solid foundation. The middle market M&A team approach I developed is regarded by the industry as the cutting edge of professional representation.I am nationally recognized as an advocate for the advancement and development of ethics and professionalism in the merger and acquisition field. My activities include teaching professional continuing education courses in subjects relating to merger and acquisition deal structure in the middle market. I am highly regarded for my efforts in incorporating estate planning, wealth empowered family banks and tax saving strategies in deal structure. I am a popular guest speaker at many national, professional development seminars and for a number of local business groups.I served as Vice President of Finance for the Institute of Certified Business Counselors and am a member of the International Business Brokers Association and the M&A Source. I have held a number of leadership positions in many fraternal and professional organizations and sit on the board of several corporations and investment groups.