Tony Miller, Iconic
Serving California, Colorado, Texas, Ohio and Florida
- Business brokerage or M&A
- Exit planning
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.
No cost. Your information is not shared with other brokers. Or call 714-202-PLAN (7526).
Thinking of selling your business?
The consultation is free and confidential. A good fit if you:
- Own a California business
- Are thinking about selling in the next few years
- Want to know what it is worth and what buyers look for
Book a free consultation Or call 714-202-PLAN (7526)
Consultations are with Tony Miller, CA DRE #02004232 · Iconic Business Technologies, Inc., DRE #02241191.
Featured business brokers in Torrance
What a featured listing costs · from $29 a month
Business brokers in Torrance
Bir Business Brokers
(800) 350-8722Akio Suda
- Association member
Andrew Cunningham
- Association member
Calvin Tampubolon
- Association member
Jason Owens
- CBI, M&AMI, or similar credential
- Association member
Katherine Fink
- Association member
Nasser Mansour
- Association member
Rolf Danryd
- Association member
Start with the local numbers. The directory lists eight business brokers for Torrance, all in Los Angeles County. That is a manageable group, so you can realistically interview most of them before settling on one. Advisors in Hawthorne are shown here as well.
A broker association (CABB, IBBA, or M&A Source) counts seven of the eight as members, a useful signal, though membership is not a license or a government credential. Credentials such as CBI or M&AMI come up for one of the eight, though a designation is no stand-in for a license check. A single Google review is posted for the group, at 1.0 stars, so look to references more than ratings.
On confidentiality, ask the broker to walk you through how buyers are vetted, and who at the firm will see your information. When money comes up, find out how the firm gets paid, whether valuation or marketing is billed separately, and whether anything changes if you find the buyer yourself. Once you have a short list, get a written engagement agreement that spells out what is being sold, how long it runs, and who handles your file.
Licensing matters here: California generally requires a real estate license to negotiate the sale of a business for pay, and the Department of Real Estate's public lookup shows whether a given license is current. Should you be working with a salesperson, ask for the name of the licensed broker they work under, since a salesperson must work under a broker. Sales often cross city lines, so the pages for Redondo Beach (7 brokers), Manhattan Beach (5) and Long Beach (6) are a reasonable next stop.
Common questions about business brokers in Torrance
Are broker fees the same everywhere in Torrance?
Pay arrangements are not the same everywhere, so none are quoted here, and the only reliable number is the one in your written engagement. Have each firm explain what its fee covers and when it is due, and get the answer written into the engagement.
How many business brokers should I talk to in Torrance?
Talk to two or three firms and ask who will actually work on your file, then compare how clearly they answer. Firms that do M&A work usually take on larger companies than Main Street brokers do, so find out which end of the market a firm works in before you commit.
Does a stock sale change anything when I sell my business in Torrance?
When a deal is structured as a stock sale, securities rules can come into play, so ask your attorney how the deal will be structured, and check with the state and federal securities regulators for what applies. Nothing on this page tells you whether your sale crosses that line, so get advice specific to your sale.
How do I check a business broker's license in Torrance?
Go to the state Department of Real Estate's online license lookup and search by the broker's name, company name, or license number. Make sure the license is current: an expired, surrendered, or revoked license is a reason to keep looking, and a salesperson should be able to name the licensed broker they work for.
Are there more business brokers close to Torrance?
Other pages worth opening include Santa Monica (5 brokers) and Beverly Hills (6). Ask any advisor how they handle buyers and showings in Torrance, and whether they work with owners in your industry.
Business Brokers near Torrance
-
Redondo Beach
7business brokers Business Brokers in Redondo Beach, CA -
Manhattan Beach
5business brokers Business Brokers in Manhattan Beach, CA -
Long Beach
6business brokers Business Brokers in Long Beach, CA -
Santa Monica
5business brokers Business Brokers in Santa Monica, CA -
Beverly Hills
6business brokers Business Brokers in Beverly Hills, CA