Peterson Acquisitions expands nationwide as business sale demand rises

Peterson Acquisitions is widening its national advisory footprint as more business owners prepare to sell and buyers look for established companies. The Kansas City-area firm says it has handled more than $1 billion in acquisition transactions and is focusing on valuations, exit planning and confidential sales.

Why it matters: - Peterson Acquisitions is targeting a generational ownership shift as retiring Baby Boomer business owners prepare to transition privately held companies over the next decade. - The firm is aiming to help owners capture value at exit while helping buyers acquire established businesses through a structured process. - Rising demand for business sales and acquisitions is creating more need for valuation, advisory and financing support.

What happened: - Peterson Acquisitions expanded its nationwide advisory footprint to serve more business owners and buyers across the U.S. - The Kansas City-area brokerage is led by founder and principal broker Chad Peterson. - Chad Peterson said he has overseen more than $1 billion in business acquisition transactions. - Peterson described the firm’s mission as helping owners maximize what they built and helping buyers acquire quality businesses the right way.

The details: - Peterson Acquisitions offers confidential business sales and marketing. - The firm provides business valuations, including one-click ballpark valuations. - The company also handles exit planning and deal structuring. - Buyer screening and due diligence support are part of the service lineup. - Peterson Acquisitions offers SBA financing guidance for acquisition transactions. - The firm says it has access to more than 3,000 qualified buyers, including entrepreneurs, investors and acquisition groups. - Closed deals have covered industries including HVAC, roofing, manufacturing, digital marketing and specialty drilling. - Deal sizes have ranged from the low six figures to the tens of millions.

Between the lines: - The firm is leaning on Peterson’s background as an entrepreneur who has built and sold multiple companies himself. - Peterson Acquisitions is positioning that ownership experience as a differentiator versus more traditional brokerage models. - Chad Peterson’s books and Quantum Stack Investing™ brand reinforce a broader wealth-building message beyond brokerage services. - The company’s education-first framing suggests a focus on preparing both sellers and buyers before transactions begin.

What's next: - Peterson Acquisitions is likely to keep growing its broker network nationwide as more owners explore exits. - The firm will continue marketing services to sellers, buyers and acquisition groups seeking established businesses. - Chad Peterson is continuing to promote his wealth, time and freedom message through books, speaking and podcasts. - More information is available at the company's announcement and Chad Peterson's website.

The bottom line: - Peterson Acquisitions is betting that a wave of owner retirements will keep deal flow strong for business sales and acquisitions.