Dave Richards

Dave Richards is a seasoned M&A Advisor, Certified Business Intermediary (CBI), and Mergers & Acquisitions Masters Intermediary (M&AMI), specializing in guiding business owners through successful sales and transitions. With a deep understanding of mergers and acquisitions, business valuation, and sell-side advisory services, Dave is dedicated to maximizing value for his clients.

In 2005, Dave founded Keystone Business Advisors to focus on companies with annual revenues between $5 million and $50 million—businesses often overlooked by larger firms but deserving of expert M&A support. His team has completed over 250 successful transactions across various industries, including manufacturing, wholesale/distribution, logistics, healthcare, construction, e-commerce, technology, and business services, delivering tailored solutions that maximize value for each client.

Dave also offers crucial presale planning and business valuation services, helping business owners prepare their companies for the market and ensuring they achieve the highest possible return. His hands-on approach, combined with his operational experience from a decade in project and supply chain management at a leading semiconductor equipment manufacturer, enables him to offer practical, results-driven advice to business owners looking to sell.

Dave earned an MBA in Business Management from Pepperdine University and a BS in Supply Chain Management and a BS in Real Estate from Arizona State University.

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