Email: rpankratz@cbs-global.com
Mobile: (920) 645-3382
Phone: (920) 432-1166 ext 140
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Ryan Pankratz is a Business Broker and Mergers & Acquisitions Advisor with CBS-Global, where he specializes in guiding business owners through successful ownership transitions. With over a decade of experience in financial services and business advisory, Ryan focuses on helping entrepreneurs navigate the complexities of selling, acquiring, and merging businesses throughout the Midwest.
Ryan has extensive experience working with privately held companies across a range of industries, with particular expertise in manufacturing, transportation, and trucking. He has successfully represented both buyers and sellers in numerous transactions, including multi-million-dollar deals, and is skilled at structuring transactions that align with his clients’ financial and strategic objectives.
Prior to becoming a business intermediary, Ryan built his career in financial planning, where he advised business owners on succession planning and long-term wealth strategies. This background gives him a unique perspective when helping clients prepare their companies for sale and evaluate opportunities for acquisition.
Ryan is known for his client-focused approach and commitment to integrity, transparency, and trust. By carefully listening to his clients’ goals, he is able to guide them through every stage of the transaction process—from initial valuation and preparation through negotiation and closing.
A Wisconsin native, Ryan works closely with a team of experienced advisors and industry professionals to deliver successful outcomes for his clients. Outside of his professional life, he has been married for over 20 years and is a proud father of three children.
