About the Firm
Strategic Advisory. Meaningful Outcomes.
CBH Business Group is a Florida-based M&A advisory and business brokerage firm specializing in representing privately held businesses through strategic sale transactions, valuation advisory, and structured exit planning. With over 50 years of combined experience, our team has worked with more than 2,300 buyers and facilitated transactions across multiple industries.
Our Approach
What Sets Us Apart.
We take a highly selective, hands-on approach to advisory and deal execution. Unlike firms that assign you to a single advisor, our entire team works collaboratively on each engagement, ensuring you receive the full depth of our knowledge and experience.
To maintain this level of dedicated service, we limit our active client base to just 10 businesses at a time — giving your transaction the focused attention it deserves.
Advisory Focus
What We Do.
Accurate Business Valuation
Defensible, market-based valuation grounded in financial normalization and EBITDA clarity.
Strategic Buyer Identification
Targeted outreach to qualified strategic buyers, PE groups, and individual acquirers.
Confidential Marketing Processes
No public listings. Controlled, NDA-protected outreach that protects your business.
Negotiation & Deal Execution
Structured deal management from LOI through closing and transition.
Leadership
Meet Our Experts
Broker & Business Consultant
George Hastings
george@cbhadvisory.comWith over 35 years of entrepreneurial experience, George has built and sold multiple successful businesses, including transactions with publicly traded companies. Over the past decade, he has focused on helping business owners maximize valuation, streamline operations, and execute successful exits. His deep M&A expertise makes him a trusted advisor for entrepreneurs seeking the highest possible transaction value.
CPA / M&A Expert
Richard W. Bradley
richard@cbhadvisory.comRichard graduated from Radford University with a degree in Business Administration, majoring in accounting with a concentration in finance and economics. After beginning his career as an auditor and serving as Manager of Accounting at Overnite Transportation — reporting to parent company Union Pacific Railroad — he founded the accounting firm Chesnut and Bradley, now CBH Advisory Group. Richard has served on numerous corporate and bank boards as Chief Financial Officer. He specializes in troubled business recoveries, business management systems, mergers and acquisitions, and preparing midsize companies for shareholder exit strategies. Over 28 years, Richard has successfully negotiated the sale of numerous large companies, including five of his own.
Business Growth & Scaling Specialist
Jesse Hastings
jesse@cbhadvisory.comA serial entrepreneur and business growth expert, Jesse has built and scaled five companies across diverse industries. With firsthand experience scaling businesses past seven figures, he understands what it takes to optimize operations, accelerate revenue, and create sustainable growth. A graduate of Florida College with a degree in Business Administration, Jesse now focuses on business brokerage and consulting — helping owners maximize company value and secure the best possible exit.
Sales & Marketing Director
Santiago Flores
santiago@cbhadvisory.comWith over 18 years of experience in sales and marketing, Santiago has a proven track record of driving growth and building successful business strategies. He began his journey in e-commerce and online marketing, mastering business development and team training. Over the years, he has built and scaled multiple businesses, generating significant annual revenues. As a former major account executive, Santiago worked with enterprise-level clients — from small teams to large organizations — helping them optimize B2B sales strategies and drive substantial revenue growth.
Philosophy
Preparation and Structure Drive Valuation.
We prioritize confidentiality, integrity, and long-term relationships over transactional volume. Every engagement receives the full attention of our advisory team — from initial valuation through final closing.
We don't just list businesses — we position them for maximum value. Our hands-on, data-driven approach ensures that every business we represent is optimized for the best possible outcome.