"AmbroseAdvisors was exceptionally knowledgeable and responsive to our needs and challenges as we worked through the ESOP process. We encountered some unique difficulties but with their steady guidance and expertise, they helped us navigate through these difficulties to a successful closing. Furthermore, they continue to guide us post-closing to ensure that we are in full compliance with all regulatory requirements, as well as enabling us to adequately counsel our management and employees so they fully understand and appreciate the benefits of the ESOP. I give them my unqualified recommendation to any company seeking an expert advisor for an ESOP." — General Counsel of a Chain of Fine Dining Restaurants
"Mike and the whole Ambrose team were and are great to work with. They were instrumental in us getting our deal across the finish line and were super easy to work with. I appreciated their communications style and responsiveness for sure, and would recommend them to any friend." — CEO of a Craft Brewery
"It was critically important that we remained focused on our business during the transition period. There is no way that could have happened without the expert team AmbroseAdvisors brought to the table. From accountants, legal, banking, and everything else, the team was top notch. AmbroseAdvisors made it possible to stay focused on our business during the transition period. Every process of the transaction was handled with competency and care. We could not be happier with the performance of AmbroseAdvisors." — CEO of a Pool Contracting and Service Business
"AmbroseAdvisors ran the process for two of the biggest financial events in our 20-year history as a company. These guys have the answers and their approach is no-nonsense, egalitarian and always data-driven. We continue to rely on their expertise." — CEO of an IT Consulting and Services Company
"We had the opportunity to be introduced to the Ambrose team through a very well regarded prestigious Financial Advisory firm. We talked to approximately three firms plus an incumbent firm we had previously engaged that had successfully sold our first company. After thoroughly vetting the newcomers against the incumbent we selected AmbroseAdvisors to be our Partners throughout the sale of our second company. They took a significant amount of time and effort to learn our industry, collaborate with us and then aggressively marketed our company. The Ambrose Principals ran a very organized process, vetted and weeded out a number of potential buyers throughout the process so that we could stay focused on growing our business, an important part of their strategy to ensure the business didn’t suffer during the sale process. Upon our final selection of a buyer, The Ambrose Principals diligently negotiated the maximum value for our business and did not back down during intense negotiations on our behalf. Selling a company can be a very stressful and emotional time for the sellers, Ambrose really helped to ensure it was minimized for us. We would highly recommend engaging AmbroseAdvisors when considering the best sale options for your company and employees." — Senior Vice President of a Consulting Company
"AmbroseAdvisors is one of our most valued business partners. For well over a decade, the Ambrose principals have been integral in virtually all of our financial dealings; buy-side transactions, sell-side transactions, debt placements and ESOP plan administration. Ambrose’s desire and ability to gain an intimate understanding of our competitive landscape, strategies and operations have made them an indispensable part of our planning and execution. Simply put, they are the best in their field." — CEO of a Community Association Management Company
"Our executive team interviewed several investment banks to help advise us on our individual and company financial goals in regard to using the ESOP structure to help achieve them all. After a full year of study and interviews; we decided upon a partial sale of our business to an ESOP as well as utilizing the expertise of the Ambrose team to help us make it happen. We selected the Ambrose Principals to represent us in this transaction because they had significant capital markets, M&A and ESOP experience which we found unique for a boutique investment bank to possess all of these skillsets. The Ambrose Principals did a great job assembling a team of professionals (specialized ESOP attorneys, ESOP trustees, etc), quarterbacking and successfully closing our ESOP transaction and helping to place the capital to provide our selling shareholder with upfront cash. They also assisted us with the roll-out meetings after the closing. The Ambrose Principals took the time to listen to our goals and objectives and put together a customized transaction that met most, but addressed all, of those goals and objectives. We continue to partner with Ambrose who acts as our third party administrator and we like that because they are always available for questions and are helping us to administer the plan that we created with them a couple of years ago when the transaction closed. We would recommend Ambrose to any business owner considering a sale or liquidity transaction and will be relying upon them when we transition to a 100% ESOP in the future." — President of a Security Equipment and Services Company
"Working with the Ambrose principals was nothing less than exceptional. Their approach in helping me understand the ESOP transaction process from start to finish took the pressures off me and my family. They helped ensure the deal was structured properly and they gave me no pressure of closing a deal just to get paid. They truly cared about the success of the deal short term and long, that is why we are also using them as our third-party administrators indefinitely. Great honest caring people!!" — CEO of a Fuel Transportation Company
"I had the pleasure of working with both Michael and Phillip as well as their team. From the start Michael and Phillip flew out to meet with me to discuss the different components of an ESOP transaction. They educated me on the process and proved to me just how educated they were in this field. I worked closely with Phillip over the next few months. He made the process seamless and helped walk me through many of the steps to get the transaction done. The entire Ambrose team was very professional and knowledgeable. They were able to take something very complex and make it easy for me the business owner. In the end we completed the transaction which has now turned all of the employees of our company into business owners. I couldn’t be happier with the outcome. Even though the process is over I am pleased that the Ambrose team continued their involvement with the transition. I feel like Phillip started out as my advisor and ended being my friend. I would highly recommend Ambrose to any business owner looking for liquidity, to empower their employees and to move their company to the next level." — CEO of an Elevator Installation, Repair and Service Company
"After spending years building our business we were lucky to find Ambrose Principals when it came time to sell. An ESOP transaction was the perfect process for us, but without Ambrose we never would have been able to make it happen. Their professionalism and support through the entire transaction, and continuing with their Third-Party Administrator services, allowed us to effectively transfer ownership of the company to our employees without interfering with our business operations. Subsequent to the transaction closing, we retained Ambrose to help us refinance our debt and they were able to place financing that lowered our cost, bettered our terms and exceeded our expectations. I would not hesitate to recommend them to any business owner looking for an exit strategy or looking to place financing!" — President of an Online Education Company