IBA Executive & Transactional Team

Indiana Business Advisors has sold over 2,200 businesses for Indiana small business owners. We are the leading and largest business brokerage firm in Indiana specializing in marketing and selling Main Street and Lower Middle Market businesses. With more than 175 Indiana businesses available for acquisition and more than 220 franchisers seeking to expand in the state our access to a network of 10,000 businesses of all sizes nationally and internationally keeps us at the forefront of business brokerage.

Since 1981, Indiana Business Advisors has taken the mystery and confusion out of buying a business. That’s because we possess the depth of knowledge, experience, and key business relationships required to give you discreet, full-service, investment banking-level professionalism through every step of the transaction. Your success is our success.

Kevin Patterson Indiana Business Advisor

Chris Mellender
Transaction Advisor

Chris Mellender’s Biography

Chris’ career of working with small business owners and restaurateurs led him to Indiana Business Advisors. After working in restaurants and kitchens, Chris put his Finance degree from Roosevelt University to use by getting promoted to a regional director position at Compass Group.

Chris has used his corporate experience and work history in small businesses to start his own consulting company that focuses on assisting owners with complex problems. For the last six years, he has been consulting on technology solutions, business model & plan creation, financial management, and all of the expected and unexpected challenges that business owners face. This passion for problem-solving, curiosity for understanding the true value of operations, and ability to connect with owners make him an ideal broker for any business type.

As a small business owner who has consulted with over 60 business owners over the last six years, Chris is the perfect teammate to assist you with selling your business or helping fulfill your dream of owning a business. Chris’s understanding of financial management, current market conditions, and experience working with transitioning businesses will help avoid costly mistakes in your transaction and help set you up for the future.

Contact Chris:

Phone: 317-526-8824
Email: chris@indianabusinessadvisors.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-mellender/ 

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Contact Information

Indiana Business Advisors
9333 N Meridian St, Ste 200
Indianapolis, IN 46260
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Office: 317-573-2100
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 am-5 pm
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Appointments: Click Calendly

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