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Bigelow is the M + A Advisor exclusively for owners of high-performing private companies — Entrepreneur Owner-Managers with their skin in the game. Our scrappy boutique firm behaves as one collaborative team. Leveraging our independence and exclusive EOM focus, we have helped hundreds of clients build and capture Enterprise Value while respecting their values, their legacy and the intersection of their professional and personal goals. Frequently our work with clients goes on for years in advance of a wealth-building transaction. Unlike virtually all of the firms with which we compete, we are independently owned. We have only one source of revenue — our Entrepreneur Owner-Manager clients. No referral fees. No investing, trading, lending, or underwriting. No buy-side advisory. No products to sell. No conflicts. We aspire to be completely aligned with achieving our clients potential, striving endlessly to be masters of our craft.
Smardt Chiller Group is a global leader in oil-free centrifugal chiller technology, focusing on high-efficiency HVAC solutions for commercial, industrial, and institutional applications. Founded in 2005 by Roger Richmond-Smith and Ron Conry, the company has over 25 years of experience in magnetic bearing compressors and oil-free systems. Smardt operates manufacturing facilities in Canada, the USA, Australia, Germany, and China, with more than 10,000 chillers installed worldwide. The company offers a range of products, including water-cooled, air-cooled, and evaporative-cooled chillers, as well as customizable modular systems. All chillers utilize oil-free centrifugal compressors with magnetic bearings, which enhance energy efficiency and reduce maintenance needs. Smardt also provides custom engineering, global support for installation and maintenance, and energy efficiency consulting to help clients optimize their systems and reduce carbon footprints. The company serves various industries, including government facilities, pharmaceutical manufacturing, data centers, and hospitals, emphasizing reliability and sustainability in its solutions.
Carrington Fox is a boutique executive search firm founded in 2001, based in New York City. The company specializes in human capital solutions for global financial markets, focusing on executive and contingent search mandates. With a team of approximately 25 to 50 employees, Carrington Fox generates an estimated annual revenue between $5 million and $25 million. The firm serves clients in investment banking, private equity, hedge funds, tax, accounting, and quantitative analytics. They emphasize long-term partnerships, aiming to understand client needs and candidate aspirations deeply. Carrington Fox is known for its niche expertise in front-office financial roles and quantitative disciplines, providing tailored recruitment processes with a commitment to confidentiality and efficiency.
Hal Smith Restaurants is a restaurant management company based in Norman, Oklahoma, founded in 1992 by Hal Smith. The company operates over 80 locations across seven states, featuring a diverse range of dining options from casual to upscale. Annual sales approach $250 million, and the company emphasizes strong customer service and employee training. The company develops, manages, and franchises various restaurant concepts. Its portfolio includes full-service dining options like Charleston’s Restaurant, Red Rock Canyon Grill, and Mahogany Prime Steakhouse. It also features casual and themed concepts such as Ted’s Café Escondido, Louie’s Bar & Grill, The Garage, and Pub W. Hal Smith Restaurants has a history of franchising, having previously managed Outback Steakhouse and On The Border Mexican Cafe franchises. With a focus on community-centric locations, Hal Smith Restaurants continues to expand, including new openings like Neighborhood JA.M. in Oklahoma City planned for Spring 2025. The company is dedicated to culinary excellence and creating memorable dining experiences for a wide range of customers.
Car Pros, ranked #48 by automotive news, operates 9 dealerships: Car Pros Kia Tacoma, Washington Car Pros Hyundai Renton, Washington Car Pros Kia Renton, Washington Car Pros Kia Huntington Beach, California Car Pros Kia Glendale, California Car Pros Honda El Monte, California Car Pros Kia Moreno Valley, California BMW of Downtown Los Angeles, California MINI of Downtown Los Angeles, California Car Pros retails over 25,000 vehicles per year and employees over 700 associates. We are dedicated to operating high preforming dealerships that are a good place to work and shop.