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Business Brokers in Illinois

The Broker Index lists 22 M&A business brokers in Illinois, with listings concentrated in Chicago, Naperville, Barrington and Oak Brook. National networks like Empire Global Business Brokers and Independent are represented alongside independent firms. Every broker below has a profile page and is rated by clients on six parameters — separately by buyers and by sellers — using the same published methodology. Listings are free and cannot be bought; ratings come only from members.

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Alpesh "AJ" Jayswal
Transworld Business Advisors of St. Charles
St. Charles · Health Care & Fitness | Real Estate | Retail | Service Businesses
Andrew Rosenthal
Lighthouse Business Brokers
Chicago · Real Estate | Service Businesses | Technology | Transportation & St…
Bilal Khaliq
Empire Global Business Brokers
Olympia Fields · Real Estate
Cecil Sabu
Allure Real Estate
Chicago · Financial Services | Real Estate | Restaurants & Food | Retail
Charles Howard
Tangent Brokerage
Naperville · Construction | Manufacturing | Real Estate | Service Businesses | W…
Chicago · Manufacturing | Real Estate | Restaurants & Food | Retail | Service…
David Heinz
Heinz Business Group
Palatine · Construction | Real Estate | Service Businesses | Wholesale & Distr…
Dwight Culbreath
Empire Global Business Brokers
Broadview · Education & Children | Real Estate | Restaurants & Food | Service B…
Eddy A. Dingman
National Acquisitions & Investment Group LLC
Chicago · Automotive & Boat | Real Estate | Service Businesses
George Gianares
Timio Consulting
New Lenox · Health Care & Fitness | Manufacturing | Real Estate | Retail | Tran…
James McNeela
SourceWorks Inc
Barrington · Health Care & Fitness | Manufacturing | Real Estate | Service Busin…
Javed Rathore
Amro Business Brokers
Oak Brook · Automotive & Boat | Health Care & Fitness | Real Estate | Retail
Jeffrey Kurtz
SVN North Star
Savoy · Construction | Financial Services | Manufacturing | Real Estate | W…
Jim Beno
Business Broker Experts Inc.
Naperville · Construction | Manufacturing | Real Estate | Service Businesses
Larry Swanson
Transworld Business Advisors of Downers Grove
Oak Brook · Real Estate
Misty Menossi
Grand Business Brokers, LLC
Edwardsville · Construction | Manufacturing | Real Estate | Service Businesses | T…
Mr. Tracy A. Burnidge
Buy/Sell Business Brokers, Inc.
Elgin · Construction | Manufacturing | Real Estate | Restaurants & Food | S…
Navraj Singh
Independent
Springfield · Construction | Manufacturing | Real Estate | Retail | Technology
Evanston · Construction | Financial Services | Health Care & Fitness | Real Es…
Ray Ives
Transworld Business Advisors of Schaumburg, IL
Wheaton · Manufacturing | Real Estate | Retail | Wholesale & Distributors
Sun Acquisitions
Independent
Chicago · Real Estate | Service Businesses
Tom Traina
EatZ & Associates
Barrington · Real Estate | Restaurants & Food | Retail | Service Businesses

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FAQ

How many business brokers are there in Illinois?

The Broker Index currently lists 22 business brokers operating in Illinois. Coverage grows as brokers and members request listings.

How do I check a broker's reputation in Illinois?

Look them up here for client ratings, ask for references from recently closed deals in your size range, and confirm relevant credentials (CBI, M&AMI) and any state license requirements. Our guide to vetting an M&A broker walks through the full checklist.

How much do business brokers charge in Illinois?

The same national patterns apply in Illinois: 8–12% success fees under $2M (10% typical), Double Lehman tiers above that, and $10k–$25k minimum fees. Full breakdown in our fee guide.

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