Investment Banking Services Summary
HartsteinMichael Capital Advisors LLC | Investment Banking Services Summary
Why Choose HartsteinMichael
At HartsteinMichael, we offer an integrated approach that connects our investment banking capabilities with our accounting firm, delivering better value than larger investment banks. Clients benefit from our hands-on execution, transaction sophistication, and the ability to leverage their accounting relationships seamlessly throughout the deal process.
We offer a comprehensive suite of investment banking advisory services, including:
What sets us apart is our ability to provide a truly integrated approach. As a full-service accounting firm, we manage Tax, Audit, Due Diligence, and Quality of Earnings in house. This makes us a one-stop solution for companies seeking to go to market or pursue strategic acquisitions.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Exclusive Sales & Divestitures
Spin-Offs & Carve-Outs
Joint Ventures
Mergers & Acquisitions
Private Placement of Debt & Equity
Industries Served
A National Presence with Boutique Attention
We have a national footprint and a team with deep expertise across a range of specialties. Our professionals bring experience from Big Four accounting firms as well as leading regional firms, allowing us to deliver high-quality service with a broad perspective.
Our firm is uniquely structured to provide end-to-end solutions, with dedicated capabilities in M&A advisory and investment banking.
Standard Timing & Steps
The process can take anywhere between 6 to 9 months, start to finish.
Stage
Days
Initial Review
- Conduct preliminary review of company financials, operations, and deal objectives.
- Assess potential enterprise value, transaction structure, and buyer strategy.
- Establish process roadmap and key milestones.
Financial Preparation
- Execute financial cleanup and develop “sell-ready” financials
- Prepare reviewed or audited financial statements if required.
- Complete tax structuring and planning to optimize after-tax proceeds.
- Coordinate with our inhouse accounting team to address any audit or compliance needs.
Pre-Market Preparation
- Complete a full Sell-Side Quality of Earnings (QoE) analysis and financial due diligence.
- Prepare comprehensive marketing materials, including:
- Confidential Information Memorandum (CIM)
- Teaser and Executive Summary
- Buyer Targeting Lists and Outreach Strategy
- Build a secure data room for due diligence
- Finalize marketing decks and positioning before initiating outreach.
Integrated Execution
Market Launch & LOI Negotiation
- Initiate controlled marketing to vetted strategic and financial buyers.
- Manage confidentiality agreements and distribute marketing materials.
- Field, evaluate, and negotiate Letters of Intent (LOIs).
- Select preferred buyer(s) and refine transaction structure.
(60–90 Days)
Due Diligence & Closing
- Coordinate buy-side due diligence and respond to requests efficiently.
- Oversee transaction documentation and legal review.
- Manage final negotiations through to signing and closing.
- Provide transaction support across accounting, tax, and integration planning.
Post-Closing Integration
- Assist with transition planning and integration.
- Provide post-closing tax, audit, and financial reporting support.
- Deliver strategic advisory for value realization and ongoing success.
Lower Middle Market Specialists
We focus exclusively on the lower middle market,
working with companies that have:
EBITDA of $1–10 million
Enterprise Value of $5–100 million
While we maintain strict confidentiality
regarding client transactions, we are happy to
provide references upon request.
Integrated Approach
- One of our key competitive advantages is that HartsteinMichael is not only a full-service investment bank, but also a full-service accounting firm. We handle Tax, Audit, Due Diligence, and Quality of Earnings entirely in-house—allowing us to offer a seamless, end-to-end solution for clients preparing to go to market.
- To make the process more accessible and efficient during the process, we offer discounted accounting fees to clients who engage our investment banking services.
- At HartsteinMichael, we specialize in organizing, structuring, and resolving complex financial and tax situations. Clients do not need to be “sell-ready” at the time of engagement. With our leadership, we guide and execute all necessary financial, tax, and accounting work throughout the transaction process.
- We take a highly attentive and hands-on approach to every engagement. Our team delivers holistic investment banking advisory with the added benefit of immediate access to our accounting expertise. This integrated model enables us to manage all aspects of the transaction—from initial planning through to closing and beyond—with precision, sophistication, and care.
- At any stage of the engagement, clients have full access to our accounting firm for support across a wide range of needs—including controllership, bookkeeping, financial reporting, tax matters, and more. This ensures a truly integrated, responsive approach to addressing any financial or operational challenge that may arise. We offer accounting, tax, advisory, financial and audit services that most investment banks simply can’t, providing seamless support across the entire transaction.
Integrated Accounting Services to Investment Banking
Controllership and Financial Reporting Review
Pre-Transaction Financial Cleanup and "Sell-Ready" Preparation
Pre-Transaction Reviewed or Audited Financial Statement Services
Tax Structuring and Partnership Tax Advisory Services
F-Reorganization Planning and Execution
Data Room Management
Enterprise Valuation for Exemption and Compliance Purposes
Sell-Side Quality of Earnings and Financial Due Diligence Services
Controllership and Financial Reporting Review
Networking Capital and PEG Calculation Analysis
Tax Optimization Planning
Controllership and Financial Reporting Review