Maria G. Melone
Managing Director

Caber Hill Advisors

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MSA, CPA, CVA

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125 S. Wacker Dr., Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60606

Bio:

As a leading M&A advisor to the dental industry, my mission is to help both individual dentists and dental groups navigate the complex landscape of dental-practice transactions.

I have extensive knowledge of the dental industry and bring a wide breadth of skills to the table – particularly in valuation.  As a Certified Valuation Analyst, I am an expert in helping clients understand what a dental practice or dental group practice is worth.  I determine business value based on tangibles like equipment, actual cash flow, and profitability.  But I also understand that a more complete picture of practice value includes much more, factoring into the equation the business climate, market demographics and competition.

Detail-oriented and team focused, I am a confident, effective negotiator with a strong track record of helping clients close transactions and achieve the best possible outcomes.

Prior to joining Caber Hill Advisors, I worked in corporate development for American Dental Partners, Inc. During my 10 years with the company, I managed lead generation, valuation, legal-document negotiation and integration.  I also developed a deep understanding of dental practice and dental group practice operations which informs my insight in the intangible aspects of dental valuations.  More recently, I founded MORR Dental Solutions in 2012 to provide an investment banking perspective to solo practitioner dentists looking to transition their practices, as well as fill a gap in service for emerging dental group practices.  I have touched well over 500 dental transactions in my career.

I have a B.A. in Economics from Gettysburg College and a Master of Science in Accountancy from Bentley College.  I receive my CPA license in 1998 and became a Certified Valuation Analyst in 2014.

Outside of work, I enjoy giving of my time and talent to a variety of non-profits, playing soccer and pickle ball, and creating feasts for friends and family.