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We're Here to Serve

M&A Consultants and Advisors, LLC (M&A) serves privately owned businesses and nonprofit organizations by providing financial and operational guidance for systematic growth. With over two decades of experience and a track record of supporting more than 200 businesses and nonprofits, we specialize in strengthening governance, stabilizing financials, and creating tailored strategies for sustainable growth.

About • M&A Consultants & Advisors

Helping You Navigate the Way Ahead

We work closely with your leadership team to help you accomplish your goals. We can help you:

Establish & manage metrics to support growth

Craft executable multi-year strategies

Develop systems and processes to strengthen & stabilize financials & operations 

Receive support selling your business

Receive support procuring bank and private financing

Transfer ownership and leadership 
between family members

Service Offerings for

Private Companies

Service Offerings for

Nonprofit Organizations

About Us

We are an experienced group of consultants and advisors committed to helping companies and nonprofits thrive. We are based in the New York City/Northern New Jersey area, with offices in Jersey City. We offer in-person and virtual consulting.

Our Mission

We serve privately owned businesses and nonprofit organizations by providing financial and operational guidance. 

Our Values

Growth, Value Strength: Supporting growth, creating value, building lasting strength. 

We love our clients and seek to serve them as they achieve their goals. 

We operate in God's world (James 4:13-15).

Our Vision

Our aim is that:
 

  • Companies and nonprofits are able to serve their missions effectively.

  • Better products and services are delivered

  • Families generate more wealth

  • Employees have better career paths


We establish long-term relationships, working alongside our clients as they grow.

Our Team

Mark Thorne

Managing Director, formerly CEO of Cathedral Consulting Group, LLC, has 15 years of client-facing experience in mergers and acquisitions and operational leadership with expertise in (1) professional services, (2) automotive, (3) real estate, (4) nonprofits, and (5) manufacturing. MBA, Rutgers University.

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Aidan Ableson

Analyst, concurrently Business Manager of navitend, is experienced in financial operations, data analysis, and family business management.

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Ashley Thorne

Director of Operations, formerly served as Executive Director of the National Association of Scholars and is experienced in nonprofit management and operations. M.A. Linguistics, City University of New York Graduate Center.

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Our Partners

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Andrew Pelcin, Ph.D.

Andy has 25+ years of Insurance, Risk Management, Analytics, and Operational Excellence experience, across a variety of industries. Most recently, Andy served as the VP of Claims Analytics at Chubb, where he developed and deployed predictive analytics across global claims that saved more than $500 million in claims costs. He has a PhD from the University of Pennsylvania, and an undergraduate degree from SUNY Buffalo.

Services

Predictive Modeling, Analysis for Operational Excellence, Data Environment Strategies.​

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Eugene R. Boffa, Jr.

Gene is the managing member at Schumann Hanlon Margulies LLC, one of the oldest firms in New Jersey. Gene has extensive experience representing clients in complex mergers and acquisitions, commercial transactions, and complex real estate matters. He has served in various capacities in the business world bringing his business experience to help navigate complex legal issues. Gene fits well with our M&A culture of putting clients' needs first, and maximizing their value while minimizing costs.

Services

Legal counsel for mergers and acquisitions, commercial and real estate transactions, and tax matters.

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Monique Clohesy

Monique has 25+ years of experience in various sectors, including Insurance, Brokerage, Manufacturing, Construction, Automotive, and Non-Profit organizations. She has primary focused on financial / treasury operations and reporting, implementing solutions that provide management with the necessary information reports to make informed decisions.

Services

Systems development & integration, financial analysis, CFO services, and training for your financial staff team.

Get In Touch

Click below to find out how to contact our team and learn more about how our services can help you grow your organization.

Let’s Get Started

Please tell us a little about what you are looking to do and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible.

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