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Prestige Auto Group Acquires Columbiana Ford from Pillar Automotive

February 12, 2026

Automotive

Prestige Auto Group, led by owner George Albanna, has acquired Columbiana Ford in Columbiana, Ohio from Pillar Automotive. The dealership will be renamed Prestige Ford and remains at its current location; Performance Brokerage Services acted as exclusive advisor to the transaction.

Flint Group Adds Cranney Home Services to Portfolio

January 6, 2021

HVAC & Mechanical

Flint Group, a national network of residential home service businesses, has acquired Cranney Home Services, a nearly 40-year-old plumbing, HVAC, sewer and electrical services provider in the greater Boston area. The deal expands Flint Group's footprint onto the U.S. East Coast and adds a multi-trade residential service operator to its platform.

Carlock Automotive Group Acquires Gulf Coast Auto Group (Mobile, AL)

September 15, 2022

Automotive

Carlock Automotive Group, led by Clay Carlock, acquired Gulf Coast Auto Group — a portfolio of four luxury dealerships (Porsche, Audi, Volkswagen and Volvo) in Mobile, Alabama — from owner Roger Tovar. The transaction was facilitated by Performance Brokerage Services and the dealerships will remain at their current locations and be rebranded under the Carlock name.

NFP Acquires Flynn Benefits Group

December 5, 2023

Insurance

NFP has acquired Flynn Benefits Group, a Troy, Michigan-based benefits and insurance firm that specializes in executive, group and individual health and disability products. The acquisition, which closed August 1, 2023, brings Flynn's founders and team into NFP to scale the firm's benefits presence across the Detroit metro area and broader Michigan market.

UHY Adds Cincinnati-Based Flynn & Company

June 1, 2025

Accounting & Tax

UHY announced it is expanding into the Ohio market through the combination with Cincinnati-based certified public accounting firm Flynn & Company. Flynn & Company's managing partner Richard T. Flynn and his team will join UHY and establish the firm's first Cincinnati office, enhancing UHY’s regional presence and service capabilities.

Ken Ganley Automotive Group Acquires Sarchione Auto Group

July 9, 2025

Automotive

Ken Ganley Automotive Group has acquired Sarchione Auto Group, a family-owned collection of six dealerships across Northeast Ohio. The deal transfers ownership of six franchised dealerships to Ken Ganley while John and Joe Sarchione will continue to operate the locations under the Ken Ganley umbrella, expanding Ken Ganley's footprint in Ohio.