Mecheal Hamilton

Lauren’s extensive experience in business sales, leadership and marketing combined with her role as a Certified Business Intermediary (CBI), positions her exceptionally well to guide the sale of privately held businesses. Her primary focus is on enabling sellers to realize the full potential of their investment by converting their hard-earned business value into liquid assets. This process is carefully managed to ensure maximum returns. Her approach is client-centric, with a strong emphasis on understanding and prioritizing the specific goals of each business owner. By leveraging her expertise, Lauren enhances the value of her clients’ primary asset—their business. This involves strategic planning and coordinating with the right transition team to ensure all elements are aligned for a successful and profitable transaction. Lauren’s dedication to her clients extends beyond the immediate sale. She is committed to their long-term financial well-being, ensuring that the sale of their business is not just a transaction, but a pivotal moment in securing their financial future. Her comprehensive and meticulous approach in managing the sale process reflects her commitment to excellence and her clients’ success.

Deborah has influenced and directed strategic and owner-operator mergers and acquisitions in many different fields. She believes strongly that assisting a business to grow and develop strong practices is the best way to create a company that is poised for exit planning or gaining an equity growth partner. Deborah supports industries including Food and Beverage, Life Sciences, Specialty Trades, and Business Services. Deborah took a less traditional route to investment banking, completing her FINRA certification after several other career choices. As a young teen, she started her very first business – a commercial cleaning service. Her passion for learning and drive for success included studying Microbiology, English Education, American History and Allergy Adapted Baking. Currently Deborah serves as President of XPX Hartford collaborating to help their private company clients build business value, transfer ownership and create a legacy of success in their lives and their communities.