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Business Brokers in Ohio

The Broker Index lists 31 M&A business brokers in Ohio, with listings concentrated in Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati and Hudson. National networks like First Choice Business Brokers Columbus 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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Ben Sutterlin
Corporate Equity/ Empire Business
Cleveland · Construction | Manufacturing | Real Estate | Service Businesses
Bill White Jr.
Murphy Business & Financial Corporation
Hudson · Construction | Manufacturing | Real Estate | Restaurants & Food | R…
Brad Ruth
GLBA Business Advisors Brokered by eXp Commercial
Stow · Construction | Manufacturing | Real Estate | Restaurants & Food | S…
Brandon Owens
First Choice Business Brokers of Cincinnati
Franklin · Construction | Manufacturing | Real Estate | Restaurants & Food | W…
Brett Post
3CRE Advisors
Columbus · Real Estate | Restaurants & Food | Retail | Service Businesses
Brian Allen
Business Brokerage Advisors
Cincinnati · Manufacturing | Real Estate | Service Businesses | Wholesale & Dist…
Emmet Apolinario
Ohio Business Advisors an International Resource Group Company
Columbus · Health Care & Fitness | Manufacturing | Real Estate | Service Busin…
Eric Iffland
First Choice Business Brokers - Toledo #242
Sylvania · Construction | Manufacturing | Real Estate | Restaurants & Food | R…
Frank Nunziata
First Choice Business Brokers Columbus
Columbus · Manufacturing | Real Estate | Restaurants & Food | Service Businesses
Gary Burden
Business Stewardship Group
Hiram · Automotive & Boat | Manufacturing | Real Estate | Wholesale & Distr…
Gerry Chadwick
Sunbelt Business Advisors of Southwest Ohio
Dayton · Real Estate | Restaurants & Food
J.T. Harp
Transworld Business Advisors of Cincinnati
Cincinnati · Education & Children | Health Care & Fitness | Manufacturing | Real…
James Tiffin
Turning Point Advisors, LLC
Springboro · Real Estate
Jared Dutton
Keller Williams Commercial Legacy Group
Canton · Real Estate | Restaurants & Food
Jeff Miller
Transworld Business Advisors of Southern Ohio
Athens · Construction | Real Estate | Transportation & Storage
Jennefer Taylor
Transworld Buisness Advisors of Columbus
Lewis Center · Construction | Health Care & Fitness | Manufacturing | Real Estate …
Jim Kegelmeyer
Sunbelt Business Brokers
Columbus · Construction | Manufacturing | Real Estate | Service Businesses | T…
Jim Myers
GearWorks Capital, Ltd
Solon · Manufacturing | Real Estate | Service Businesses | Transportation &…
Mark Fleming
Summit Succession
Westerville · Construction | Manufacturing | Real Estate | Restaurants & Food
Mark Zervos
Platinum Real Estate
Willoughby · Real Estate | Technology
Columbus · Manufacturing | Real Estate | Retail
Michael Snider
Transworld Business Advisors of Cleveland West
Cleveland · Manufacturing | Real Estate | Retail
Michael Thomas
First Choice Business Brokers - Northeast Ohio
Akron · Automotive & Boat | Manufacturing | Real Estate | Retail
Nick Fares
Summit Capital Advisors
Sheffield Village · Manufacturing | Real Estate | Service Businesses | Wholesale & Dist…
Cleveland · Real Estate | Restaurants & Food | Retail | Service Businesses
Paul Vincent
Counsel Commercial LLC
Westlake · Real Estate
Randy Sokol
Sokol Realty License #20174004026
Columbus · Real Estate
Russell Kitzberger
CREBB Group - eXp Commercial
Cincinnati · Manufacturing | Real Estate | Retail | Service Businesses | Technol…
Steve McConaghy
First Choice Business Brokers Columbus
Columbus · Financial Services | Real Estate | Retail | Service Businesses | Wh…
Tim Cline
Cline Real Estate Advisors, Inc
Mentor · Real Estate | Restaurants & Food | Service Businesses
Vince Liuzzi
Transworld Business Advisors Cleveland Metro
Independence · Construction | Financial Services | Manufacturing | Real Estate | W…

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FAQ

How many business brokers are there in Ohio?

The Broker Index currently lists 31 business brokers operating in Ohio. Coverage grows as brokers and members request listings.

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

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 Ohio?

The same national patterns apply in Ohio: 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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