Caber Hill Advisors CEO Craig Castelli Named 2025 Notable M&A Dealmaker by Crain's Chicago
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CHICAGO - illiNews -- Caber Hill Advisors, the leading advisory firm for privately held, middle-market businesses, is thrilled to announce that Craig Castelli, CEO & Founder, has been named one of Crain's Chicago Business' 2025 Notable M&A Dealmakers.

The Notable M&A Dealmakers recognition honors outstanding deal professionals whose leadership, strategic vision, and execution have significantly impacted the M&A landscape. Honorees are selected through a combination of peer nominations and editorial review, highlighting individuals who excel in navigating complex transactions with precision and integrity.

"I'm honored to be included among such distinguished professionals shaping the M&A field in Chicago," said Castelli, who is also the host of The Close M&A Podcast (closepodcast.com), a weekly interview series where he navigates the complexities of buying and selling businesses. "This recognition is a testament to the dedication of our team and the trust of our clients as we guide them through thoughtful, value-driven transactions."

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Since he founded the firm in 2014, Castelli has grown Caber Hill Advisors into nationally respected advisory firm dedicated to guiding middle-market business owners through successful transitions, mergers, and acquisitions. He leads a high-performing team of nine professionals — including veteran Managing Directors and skilled analysts — with over $2 billion in closed transaction value across more than 500 deals. Since closing his first healthcare transaction in 2005, Craig has built deep industry expertise and a thriving middle market M&A practice.

Outside of Caber Hill, Craig serves on numerous non-profit boards, including Erie Neighborhood House, a 130-year-old community services agency based in Chicago's near West Side, and Friends of Mitchell, which raises money for his children's local Chicago Public School. He is also a member of the University Club of Chicago and the Association for Corporate Growth. A graduate of Marquette University, he now lives in Chicago's West Town neighborhood with his wife and two children.

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About Caber Hill Advisors

Caber Hill Advisors is your partner for growth. We're committed to working with business owners so they can successfully fulfill their personal and professional legacies. With $2 billion in transaction volume, a buyer network of over 3,000 investors, and over 1,000 transactions completed across the team, we draw on deep industry experience to help our clients identify and capitalize on the best opportunities available. Our advisors are experts in serving small and middle-market companies in several specialty industries, with 100% of clients receiving multiple offers at or above expectation. If you're interested in learning more, please visit www.caberhill.com