Honors & Designations
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Industry Honors and Professional Designations
Since its founding in 1993, IBG Fox & Fin and its M&A professionals have established a tradition of professional achievement and industry leadership.
Honors and Awards
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For 22 straight years, Ranking Arizona has ranked IBG Fox & Fin #1 among investment bankers/M&A intermediaries and business brokers.
ButtonFor 22 straight years, Ranking Arizona has ranked IBG Fox & Fin #1 among investment bankers/M&A intermediaries and business brokers.
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IBG Fox & Fin was named M&A Source "Top Firm of the Year" (5-10 professionals) for 2021
ButtonIBG Fox & Fin was named M&A Source "Top Firm of the Year" (5-10 professionals) for 2021
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IBG Fox & Fin was a finalist in three categories for the 15th annual M&A Advisor Awards, which recognizes the M&A industry's top firms.
ButtonIBG Fox & Fin was a finalist in three categories for the 15th annual M&A Advisor Awards, which recognizes the M&A industry's top firms.
Rankings for “Ranking Arizona” are based on popular vote of the general public, within categories that are selected by the staff of AZ Big Media. Voting is conducted on-line by interested members of the public. In the latest rankings, conducted through July 31, 2023, IBG Fox & Fin received the most votes among 19 companies in the “Investment Bankers/M&A Intermediary” category. Companies pay no fee to be listed within a category or to receive a ranking.
M&A Industry Leadership
Jim Afinowich
International Business Brokers Association (IBBA): Past President and Hall of Fame Member
M&A Source: Platinum Club Member
Business Intermediary Education Foundation: President
Association for Corporate Growth (ACG)
Alliance of Merger and Acquisition Advisors (AM&AA)
Arizona Business Brokers Association
Turnaround Management Association
Jim Kuykendall
Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors (AM&AA): Arizona Chapter Board of Directors
Lance Meilech
Arizona Technology Council
Arizona BioIndustry Association
IBG Business
Professional Designations
Jim Afinowich
Certified Business Intermediary (CBI)
Merger & Acquisition Master Intermediary (M&AMI)
Business Brokerage Specialist (BBS)
Jim Kuykendall
Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA)
Sonja Wood
Certified Business Intermediary (CBI)
Certified Exit Planner (CExP)
Troy Stapley
Certified Merger & Acquisition Professional (CMAS)
Licenses
Jim Afinowich
FINRA Series 63 and Series 82
Real Estate Broker, Arizona Department of Real Estate
Jim Kuykendall
Attorney, State Bar of California
FINRA Series 63 and Series 79
Real Estate Salesperson, Arizona Department of Real Estate
Lance Meilech
FINRA Series 63, Series 79 and Series 82
Real Estate Broker, Arizona Department of Real Estate
Mike Cauley
Real Estate Salesperson, Arizona Department of Real Estate
Sonja Wood
Real Estate Broker, Colorado Division of Real Estate
Real Estate Qualifying Broker, New Mexico Real Estate Commission
Real Estate Sales Agent, Texas Real Estate Commission
Steve Bisbee
Attorney, State Bar of Arizona
Real Estate Salesperson, Arizona Department of Real Estate
Troy Stapley
Real Estate Salesperson, Arizona Department of Real Estate