Affiliations & awards
Professional associations set standards for education and ethics, and their designations take years of training and completed transactions to earn. Here is what each one means.
An international organization formed in 1998 for middle-market M&A professionals, including CPAs, lawyers and corporate finance advisors. Its member firms advise buyers and sellers of businesses and provide services such as valuation, due diligence, financing and tax planning.
Described as the world’s largest professional community of business intermediaries. The IBBA awards the Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) designation to members who meet its standards for education, ethics and professionalism.
The Canadian community of the International Business Brokers Association, which has provided education and resources to business intermediaries since 1984.
A not-for-profit association for advisors and firms working on lower middle-market transactions. It offers education and conferences, and awards the Mergers & Acquisitions Master Intermediary (M&AMI) designation.
Khaled Baranbo, Managing Director
Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors
A credential for advisors who complete the Alliance’s training program in middle-market M&A, covering valuation, deal structuring, financing and negotiation.
M&A Source
Awarded by M&A Source to intermediaries with a documented record of completed lower middle-market transactions and continuing education.
International Business Brokers Association
The IBBA’s advanced designation for experienced CBI holders, recognizing a sustained record of completed transactions.
International Business Brokers Association
The IBBA’s professional designation for business intermediaries who meet its education, experience and ethics requirements.
Khaled also holds these designations:
Khaled Baranbo, Managing Director
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