Russell Cohen

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Russell Cohen is the President of South Florida M&A Advisors, Inc., bringing more than 25 years of deal-making experience focused exclusively on the Florida market. Over the course of his career, Russell has led the successful sale of more businesses than any other advisor in the state, establishing himself as one of the most accomplished and trusted M&A professionals in Florida. Russell possesses a deep, practical understanding of the full transaction lifecycle—from initial engagement through closing—and is known for personally guiding sellers through every phase of the process. His hands-on approach, combined with extensive market insight and deal execution expertise, has resulted in a consistent track record of successful transactions across a wide range of industries and deal sizes. Central to Russell’s practice is an unwavering commitment to integrity, transparency, and ethical representation. He is known for building long-standing relationships grounded in trust, ensuring that every client receives honest guidance, clear communication, and advocacy aligned with their best interests. Sellers rely on Russell not only for his technical expertise, but for the confidence that their transaction is being handled with the highest level of professionalism and discretion. Since 2023, Russell has served on the Board of Governors for the M&A Source, a leading national organization of M&A advisors. He earned the prestigious M&AMI (Mergers & Acquisitions Master Intermediary) designation in 2021, reflecting advanced expertise and professional distinction within the industry. In 2023, South Florida M&A Advisors, Inc. was recognized by the M&A Source as the Top M&A Firm in the United States (2–4 Advisors). That same year, Russell was inducted into the M&A Source Diamond Club for closing over $113,000,000 in transaction volume. In November 2023, Russell and his team facilitated one of the largest platform transactions in Florida—a $100,000,000 acquisition between a private equity group and a Florida-based roofing contractor—further demonstrating the firm’s capability to execute complex, high-value deals at the highest level.